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 …
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E-1 and E-2 Visas
Our Los Angeles immigration attorneys have experience handling both E-1 and E-2 visa applications on behalf of foreign nationals. What are E-1 and E-2 visas? The United States has visa programs in place to promote trade and investment between nations with good relations. Individuals and even companies in countries that have treaties in the United …
What is the EB-5 Visa?
The Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) was created to stimulate the economy. Individuals seeking to live in the United States through an EB-5 visa must create jobs for United States workers and provide capital investments. This is a popular visa for foreign investors, especially among investors from China who account for over 80 percent of the …
How to Qualify for an E-1 or E-2 Visa
The United States has active treaties with the majority of other countries. These treaties are often created to promote peace and commerce between nations. Some of these treaties are bilateral investment treaties that are specifically designed to create investment opportunities. Individuals and companies in countries that have a bilateral investment treaty may seek visas to …
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 …
Questions to Ask Your Los Angeles Immigration Attorney
When seeking an experienced immigration attorney, it’s wise to ask questions before you agree to an attorney-client relationship. By asking the right questions, you can determine whether your attorney has the right experience and skills to address your specific needs. You can also start to build a strong professional relationship with your attorney by establishing …
Continued Legal Success at the Immigration Law Offices of Los Angeles
Some cases seem impossible, but you just cannot give up no matter what. In this recent victory featured in our notable success for November 2013 here, the legal team at the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C. was the fifth advocate to work with this client. Remarkably, all five of her former advocates failed …
How Does the DOMA Decision Affect Marriage Visas?
Every year, thousands of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents fall in love with a citizen of a foreign country. They marry, raise a family, and contribute to their communities and their country. Entering the country via marriage and becoming a permanent resident based on marriage has several benefits over other methods of obtaining a …
What is a Fiancé(e) Visa?
The K-1 visa, also known as a “fiancé(e) visa,” applies to a foreigner who is also the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. The K-1 visa allows the fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and to marry his or her sponsor within 90 days of arriving in the country. Then, the foreign citizen may apply …
