IMMIGRATION
PRACTICE AREAS

Family-based immigration allows US citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for green cards.

The H-1B visa allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. Popular among tech workers, engineers, and professionals.

The EB-2 NIW allows qualified professionals to self-petition for a green card by demonstrating their work benefits the US national interest.

The L-1 visa allows companies to transfer executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees from foreign offices to US offices.

The E-2 visa allows citizens of treaty countries to invest in and operate US businesses.

PERM is the process of testing the US labor market to prove no qualified US workers are available before sponsoring foreign workers for green cards.

Naturalization is the process by which eligible permanent residents become US citizens, gaining the right to vote, hold certain jobs, and sponsor family members.

The EB-1A green card is for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No employer sponsorship required.

Asylum provides protection to individuals in the US who have suffered persecution or fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or the motion picture industry.

The EB-5 visa allows foreign investors to obtain green cards by investing in job-creating US businesses.

The L-1B visa is for intracompany transferees with specialized knowledge of company products, services, or procedures.

The L-1A visa is for intracompany transferees who work in executive or managerial positions. Allows up to 7 years and provides a path to EB-1C green card.

The EB-3 green card category is for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. Requires employer sponsorship and labor certification.