Judge grants a Preliminary Injunction barring DHS from ordering one of our clients removed while their lawsuit is pending in what it is a BIG WIN for the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, but most importantly, for the numerous other persons around the country whom USCIS has denied adjustment of status on the same …
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Nanny PERM
Most Frequently asked questions about the Nanny PERM process
Important Updates Regarding Good Moral Character (GMC) Requirements for U.S. Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded its policy guidance regarding unlawful acts that may prevent an applicant from meeting the Good Moral Character (GMC) requirement for naturalization.
3 Tips You Must Know Before Your Interview With an Immigration Officer (USCIS)
USCIS conducts most interviews of immigrants seeking to change their immigration status. Our office has done hundreds of these interviews.Here are our top 3 tips to passing your interview
Steps to start a successful E-2 visa business
A few months ago, I wrote an article regarding the requirements of the E-Visa However, during my consultations, I am repeatedly asked similar questions from entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in the United States. Therefore, I decided to write this article to answer in more details, besides the basic immigration requirements, …
Optional Practical Training
Can students work on an F-1 Visa? Once a foreign student with a student visa has completed their academic program, the student is eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows a student to obtain paid or unpaid temporary employment that is directly related to the student’s major area of study. The OPT …
U-Visa Eligibility
Every year, thousands of foreign individuals living in the United States suffer substantial mental and physical abuse at the hands of a U.S. perpetrator, oftentimes the victim’s own spouse or family member. At the turn of the 21st century, Congress, recognizing the scope and depth of the problem, implemented The Victims of Trafficking and Violence …
I-130 with Provisional Waivers
Before applying for a green card or adjustment of status, it is important to learn about Form I-130 and recent changes to the law. There are opportunities for family members to live and work in the United States even if they entered the states illegally. There are different opportunities available depending upon the circumstances of …
How Can You Get a Green Card as an Investor?
Every year, many businesspeople seek to launch, invest in, or expand businesses in the United States. For entrepreneurs who are also foreign nationals, investing in U.S. business is one possible route to obtaining an EB-5 visa and then permanent residency status, also known as a “green card.” A foreign national may file for an EB-5 …
Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visas
An immigrant visa allows travelers to visit the United States under certain conditions, which depend on the type of visa issued and its expiration date. While you should always speak to an experienced Los Angeles immigration visa attorney about your specific needs, this quick guide to immigrant visas provides an overview of visas and the …