Naturalization: Naturalization is the “big one” in terms of immigration into the United States. It is the application process that one undergoes to become a full-fledged US Citizen. Naturalization can usually only be undergone by individuals who have had Permanent Resident status for a certain amount of time – generally at least five years for
Businesses often see the need to transfer employees between offices because, let’s be honest, not all employees are created equal. Sometimes it’s just necessary for an executive or manager to be moved to another office because their skill and expertise is the only thing that can bring that office to its full potential. Other times
Congratulations! Romance is in the air, and wedding bells will soon be ringing for you and your foreign fiancé(e)! Your immigration lawyer recognizes that you and your fiancé(e) are anxious to begin your new life in the United States together, and they would like to help you take care of the legalities surrounding your fiancé(e)’s
Families are the backbone of the United States, and in a land of immigrants, we understand the desire to unite parents and children who have been separated. If you are a U.S. citizen with non-citizen parents, and you wish to bring your parents to the U.S. as permanent residents, you will have to file a
Immigration attorneys have spent years gaining the professional experience and contacts to successfully guide you through visa and green card application processes. One process that an immigration lawyer will be able to help you with is if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is trying to bring your children to the United
The reunion of loved ones is a beautiful sight – one that inspires love and hope in humanity. However, reuniting loved ones can be difficult when trying to circumvent the legislation involved in bringing a spouse to the U.S. as a permanent resident. The petition process itself can be daunting and intimidating, especially through the
USCIS has developed a non-immigrant visa type, the R-1 visa, specifically for religious workers and ministers who have been hired or are being sponsored by non-profit US organizations to work here in the United States. The U.S. employer serves as the petitioner on behalf of the religious worker, and both must provide certain documentation in
Are you an artist or entertainer that is looking to travel to the United States in order to be part of an entertainment program? Our immigration lawyers may be able to help you get to the U.S. Please read this article that summarizes some of the requirements for the P-3 visa, and contact one of
If you are an athlete or a representative of an athletic team who has been hired by a U.S. major sports league or team, the P-1A visa has been designed to accommodate your specific needs. Your essential personnel – coaches, trainers, scouts, referees, and other team officials – are also covered under the nonimmigrant P-1A
Naturalization is the process whereby a foreign national or foreign citizen achieves U.S. citizenship by fulfilling the requirements set forth by current immigration and naturalization legislation. The application for naturalization can be lengthy and complex due to the multiple elements of legislation that govern the process and the numerous regulations and qualifications that must be
As far as nonimmigrant visas go, the Treaty Trader E-1 visa is in a league of its own. The world runs on commerce, and this visa facilitates that like no other visa does. For nationals, belonging to countries who are currently maintaining treaties of trade and navigation with the US, seeking to enter the US
Are you an Australian citizen intending to work in a specialty occupation in the United States? If you have recently been hired by an American employer in a position that requires you to hold the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree or higher, you will need a visa to get to the US and get started on
