+1 (213) 375-4084What is an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa? If you have a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative in the U.S., that relative may be able to sponsor you for permanent residence (green card) through the family-based process. However, if you do not have a relative in the U.S. that can sponsor you, you may still …
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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 …
How to Select an EB-5 Regional Center that’s Right for You
The EB-5 regional center program allows foreign investors to pool their funds into a limited partnership and allocate them to projects approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It provides a great alternative for those who want to avoid the higher investment and stringent job creation requirements of the traditional EB-5 visa …
Federal Judge Orders Halt to DACA Expansion
Within 48 hours of the launch date, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen of Texas put a stop to President Barack Obama’s expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was expected to go into effect on February 18. Under the proposed program, millions of undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States …
Tying The Knot – Immigration And Your Fiancé
Most people, even those who have never had any dealings with immigration directly, know one of the quickest ways to become an American citizen is through marriage. Any foreign national who marries a United States citizen, either inside the country or back in his or her home region, is eligible to apply for a green …
4 Important Tips about Marriage Visas You Should Keep in Mind
If you are originally from another country and you plan to marry a U.S. citizen, you may qualify for a green card through the K-3 visa program. However, there are many things you should consider before and during the marriage visa application process in order to ensure the protection of your rights and your welfare. …
3 Amazing Latino Immigrant Entrepreneur Success Stories
In recent years, Latino immigrants have been making a big splash in the business and technology world – the number of new Latino entrepreneurs has nearly doubled, from approximately 10 percent to 20 percent since 1996. Whether they’ve found their niche in specialized services or introduced innovations in the scientific and technological fields, the following …
Mexican Consulates Begins Issuing Birth Certificates
In a move that has many foreign nationals living in Southern California excited, the Mexican government has begun issuing birth certificates through its 50 consulates based in the United States. The goal is to provide immigrants residing in the country a chance to safely apply for work permits and driver’s licenses. It may even assist …
The Importance of Telling a Story
As attorneys, we are intently focused on the law and legal procedures. After all, failing to follow these could result in our disbarment. But we must remember that each of our cases begins with a person. And each person has a story, and this story, more often than not, is helpful for the case. A …
Why Are Our EB-5 Cases Successful?
The job of an EB-5 attorney is often misunderstood. An EB-5 attorney is not a business attorney. She is not a securities attorney. She is not a business plan writer or an HR consultant. Yet, a good EB-5 attorney must be proactively engaged with each of these issues. We were recently retained by an investor …
