WHAT KINDS OF CASES CAN WE HELP YOU WITH?

Waivers of Inadmissibility due to unlawful presence in the US (I-601): If your spouse or son or daughter has been living in the United States illegally and wishes to acquire Permanent Residency, we can assist

Waivers of inadmissibility due to fraud or misrepresentation (I-601)

Waivers of inadmissibility for certain criminal convictions (I-601)

Waiver for the Requirement of a Joint Application to Remove Conditions on your Permanent Residency (I-751): If yours is a bona fide marriage but now are getting divorced or were subject to extreme cruelty by your spouse, you are eligible for a waiver

Family Petitions for spouses, children, parents, siblings: U.S. citizens may petition for spouses, parents, children and siblings. Permanent residents may petition for spouses and children (I-130).

Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident while here in the United States (I-485)

Petitions for Fiance(e)s of US citizens (K-1 visa)

Employment-based (Employer sponsored) Permanent Residency: PERM Labor Certifications (EB-2, EB-3), Worker Petitions and applications for green cards

Pre-Certified Labor Certification for Healthcare Workers: Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists (EB-3 Schedule A) 

Permanent Visas for Religious Workers: ministers, monks, priests, and other clergy (EB-4)

Adoption- Inter-Country: New rules for Hague Convention countries are in effect so before you proceed with an adoption in a foreign country, be sure that you know the rules

Adoption in California: If you wish to adopt a relative, they may qualify for immigration benefits

Extraordinary Ability Priority Worker Petitions (EB-1a): Normally an applicant must have a job offer and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process. Where an applicant can document their extraordinary ability in a designated field, the job offer and labor certification is not required.

Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB-1b): Individuals in this category can petition for permanent residency without having to go through the time consuming labor certification process.

Exceptional Ability or Advanced Degree Professional with a National Interest Waiver (EB-2): Normally an applicant must have a job offer and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process. In cases where an individual can show that his entry is in the national interest, the job offer and labor certification requirements can be waived.

Employment Creation Permanent Investor visas (EB-5): For investors in new commercial enterprises who create employment for ten individuals.

U.S. Embassy Consular Visa Processing:  Applications, communication with Consulate Officers and Assistance for interviews

Third-Country Visa Processing: Representation at a Consulate in Mexico or Canada, or elsewhere

Political Asylum: Persons with a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion may be eligible to apply for asylum status in the U.S.

Family Unity Applications (I-817): For those whose relative benefitted from Legalization

Naturalization and Citizenship: spouses of US citizens are eligible after 3 years of residency, and there are waivers of some of English language requirement for those who have been residents for a substantial amount of time

Application for Permission to Re-enter the United States after Deportation (I-212)

Effects of criminal convictions on your case: Be sure that before you file for Residency or Citizenship you won't be denied and put into Removal Proceedings (deportation)


Temporary Visas:

B-1 and B-2 Temporary Visitors: Temporary visas that allow visits to the U.S. for 6 months or less for purposes of business or pleasure.

E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant visa through trade or investment:  A nonimmigrant visa for investors and traders and their employees may be distributed to work for their businesses in the U.S. if their home country has a treaty with the U.S.

E-3 for professional workers from Australia

F-1 or M-1 Student Visa: Those seeking to pursue a full course of study at school may be eligible for a visa for the duration of their study. Study can be academic or vocational/nonacademic.

H-1B professional worker Visa: Professional workers with at least a bachelor's degree ( or its equivalent work experience) may be eligible for a non-immigrant visa if their employer's can demonstrate that they are to be paid at least the prevailing wage for the position.

J Visa for au pairs, trainees, physicians:  J-1 programs often cover students, short-term scholars, business trainees, teachers, professors and research scholars, specialists, international visitors, government visitors, camp counselors and au pairs.

K-1 and K-3 Fiance' Visa: A Fiance of a U.S. citizen is eligible for a non-immigrant visa conditioned on the conclusion of the marriage within 90 days; or for someone already married who wants to arrive more quickly that wih an immigrant visa

L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas: L-1 visas are available to managers, executives and specialized knowledge employees transferring to their employer's U.S. affiliate.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker Visas: The O-1 category is set aside for foreign nationals with extraordinary ability. This includes entertainers, athletes, scientists, and businesspersons.

P-1 Artist and Entertainer Visas: This category covers athletes, artists and entertainers.

P-3 Culturally Unique Artists and Entertainers: this category covers a wide range of activity

Q International Cultural Exchange Visa

R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visas: Religious workers who have no experience or wish to stay for only a few years may be eligible for an R-1 Visa.

TN Visa for Canadians and Mexicans: A special catergory has been set up for nationals of Canada and Mexico under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, for professional workers.

U Visas:  for victims of certain qualifying criminal activity who cooperate in the investigation or prosection.


Also:

NACARA applications 

VAWA relief for battered spouses and children (Violence Against Women Act)

Immigration Court Proceedings