As an immigration attorney, I often hear client’s express confusion and frustration about the naturalization process. They ask me, “Why can’t I just keep my green card? Isn’t that enough?” While a green card is certainly a valuable document, it is different from being a U.S. citizen through naturalization. In this blog post, I will…
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows entrepreneurs and investors from certain countries to start or purchase a business in the United States. This visa is popular among foreign investors because it provides a pathway to live and work in the US with their family for up to five years, and it can…
Immigration cases may be delayed for many reasons, waiting without knowledge of what is happening to your case can be a source of frustration and stress. In most cases, a delay of your process is not indicative of a mistake in your filing, but simply due to the backlog of USCIS cases and longer processing…
Adjustment of status is the process by which an individual can apply for lawful permanent residency (green card) from within the United States. However, what happens if you are outside of the United States and want to adjust your status? In this blog post, we will explore the risks, fears, and hope associated with applying…
As an immigration law firm, we understand that family petition processing times can be a source of confusion and frustration for many people. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the truths and myths behind family petition processing times and provide tips to help you navigate the process. Truths: Processing times can vary…
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers for specialized jobs that cannot be filled by domestic talent. The program is highly competitive, with a limited number of visas available each year. The recent registration system introduced by USCIS is less burdensome for employers, as the paperwork and documentation is…
The E-2 visa is a popular option for foreign investors and entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a business in the United States. The visa allows individuals from treaty countries to live and work in the US, provided that they make a substantial investment in a viable business and meet other eligibility requirements. When it…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced new processes that provide a pathway for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members, to come to the United States in a safe and orderly manner. These processes recognize the importance of reuniting families and providing support to those in need.…
E-2 visas allow foreign nationals to enter and work in the United States if they are investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Franchise businesses can be a good option for foreign investors looking to obtain an E-2 visa, as many franchisors have established systems and procedures that can simplify the process…
As a DACA recipient, you are aware of the complexities and uncertainties that come with navigating life in the US. However, with the option of Advance Parole, you can temporarily leave the country for meaningful and transformative experiences, without sacrificing your DACA status. Despite its potential benefits, many DACA recipients may be unaware of Advance…
PERM refers to process in which employers test the labor market to see if there are any US workers who are able and willing to perform the job for which the employer wishes to sponsor the foreign national. PERM is also the name of application that must be submitted to the DOL after the employer has tested the market.
If you have been denied or revoked a non-immigrant visa, such as your tourist visa, then there may be a way to get it back with the 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver. The waiver could help overcome the reason for the cancellation or denial.
Our Background Checks and Fingerprint services are now OPEN! Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm.
If passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 will grant a group of undocumented Americans the opportunity to earn citizenship through education, military service, agricultural labor, and humanitarian relief.
Now more than ever you need an immigration attorney by your side! While we celebrate the great news shared today, it is imperative that we begin the process now!
Now that President-elect Biden will take office on January 20, 2021, effective immediately our firm will be filing initial DACAs and advance parole for school, work and humanitarian purposes.
For many families, the E-2 visa will be the vehicle to expand a business, start a new business, or even buy a franchise for their family members so that they can have new opportunities in the United States.
The reason the immigration agencies are more flexible with the E-2 is that they want to attract the investment and economic growth that the small businesses add to the local geographic area where they are located.
Despite all of the negative changes, the Trump administration promoted and allowed business investment from abroad to remain in place and continues to do so. Both Biden and Trump have immigration plans that emphasize foreign small investment through a diverse group of entrepreneurs as the foundation to economic recovery in the United States.
Unlike the highly publicized EB-5 immigrant program in which investors are asked to invest from $900,000 to $1.8 million dollars in a US enterprise, the E-2 visa requires a “substantial investment”- an undefined amount of money that is open to wide interpretation.
We immigration attorneys are here to make sure that the USCIS follows the law, maintains lawful procedures, does not overreach, and does not pinch our clients to help overcome their summer shortfall.
As we await the Supreme Court’s final decision on DACA, expected by June of 2020, USCIS continues to accept and grant DACA renewals. Anyone who has previously been granted DACA are eligible to apply under the current USCIS policy for renewal. Please note that USCIS is not accepting any first time initial DACA applications and will reject applications that are not filed using the current edition on Form I-821D.
As over 20,000 nurses and paramedics are recipients of DACA, and another estimated 175,000 DACA’s are considered essential workers, the Supreme Court agreed to take this into consideration before making their final decision on DACA.
If you are a religious worker (such as a minister) who seeks to temporarily live and work in the United States, you may qualify for the R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa.
At ILOHB, we have represented hundreds of individuals with green card cases exceptional ability NIW, national interest waiver and EB1 extraordinary abilities and other employment-based self petitions. Many of these individuals enter the country as J-1 visa holders and are often subjected to the 212(e) obligation to return to the home country for two years.
The Breakdown: The EB-5 is the sale of a green card while the E-2 is an opportunity to enter the American market with non-immigrant status. The EB-5 has grown to become an attractive exchange of a large investment (minimum of $1.2 million effective November 21,2019) to obtain residency in the United States. Since the EB-5 is a track to citizenship, the exchange becomes more complicated as it places further restrictions on the investor.
As an immigration attorney, I often hear client’s express confusion and frustration about the naturalization process. They ask me, “Why can’t I just keep my green card? Isn’t that enough?” While a green card is certainly a valuable document, it is different from being a U.S. citizen through naturalization. In this blog post, I will…
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows entrepreneurs and investors from certain countries to start or purchase a business in the United States. This visa is popular among foreign investors because it provides a pathway to live and work in the US with their family for up to five years, and it can…
Immigration cases may be delayed for many reasons, waiting without knowledge of what is happening to your case can be a source of frustration and stress. In most cases, a delay of your process is not indicative of a mistake in your filing, but simply due to the backlog of USCIS cases and longer processing…
Adjustment of status is the process by which an individual can apply for lawful permanent residency (green card) from within the United States. However, what happens if you are outside of the United States and want to adjust your status? In this blog post, we will explore the risks, fears, and hope associated with applying…
As an immigration law firm, we understand that family petition processing times can be a source of confusion and frustration for many people. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the truths and myths behind family petition processing times and provide tips to help you navigate the process. Truths: Processing times can vary…
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers for specialized jobs that cannot be filled by domestic talent. The program is highly competitive, with a limited number of visas available each year. The recent registration system introduced by USCIS is less burdensome for employers, as the paperwork and documentation is…
The E-2 visa is a popular option for foreign investors and entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a business in the United States. The visa allows individuals from treaty countries to live and work in the US, provided that they make a substantial investment in a viable business and meet other eligibility requirements. When it…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced new processes that provide a pathway for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members, to come to the United States in a safe and orderly manner. These processes recognize the importance of reuniting families and providing support to those in need.…
E-2 visas allow foreign nationals to enter and work in the United States if they are investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Franchise businesses can be a good option for foreign investors looking to obtain an E-2 visa, as many franchisors have established systems and procedures that can simplify the process…
As a DACA recipient, you are aware of the complexities and uncertainties that come with navigating life in the US. However, with the option of Advance Parole, you can temporarily leave the country for meaningful and transformative experiences, without sacrificing your DACA status. Despite its potential benefits, many DACA recipients may be unaware of Advance…
PERM refers to process in which employers test the labor market to see if there are any US workers who are able and willing to perform the job for which the employer wishes to sponsor the foreign national. PERM is also the name of application that must be submitted to the DOL after the employer has tested the market.
If you have been denied or revoked a non-immigrant visa, such as your tourist visa, then there may be a way to get it back with the 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver. The waiver could help overcome the reason for the cancellation or denial.
Our Background Checks and Fingerprint services are now OPEN! Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm.
If passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 will grant a group of undocumented Americans the opportunity to earn citizenship through education, military service, agricultural labor, and humanitarian relief.
Now more than ever you need an immigration attorney by your side! While we celebrate the great news shared today, it is imperative that we begin the process now!
Now that President-elect Biden will take office on January 20, 2021, effective immediately our firm will be filing initial DACAs and advance parole for school, work and humanitarian purposes.
For many families, the E-2 visa will be the vehicle to expand a business, start a new business, or even buy a franchise for their family members so that they can have new opportunities in the United States.
The reason the immigration agencies are more flexible with the E-2 is that they want to attract the investment and economic growth that the small businesses add to the local geographic area where they are located.
Despite all of the negative changes, the Trump administration promoted and allowed business investment from abroad to remain in place and continues to do so. Both Biden and Trump have immigration plans that emphasize foreign small investment through a diverse group of entrepreneurs as the foundation to economic recovery in the United States.
Unlike the highly publicized EB-5 immigrant program in which investors are asked to invest from $900,000 to $1.8 million dollars in a US enterprise, the E-2 visa requires a “substantial investment”- an undefined amount of money that is open to wide interpretation.
We immigration attorneys are here to make sure that the USCIS follows the law, maintains lawful procedures, does not overreach, and does not pinch our clients to help overcome their summer shortfall.
As we await the Supreme Court’s final decision on DACA, expected by June of 2020, USCIS continues to accept and grant DACA renewals. Anyone who has previously been granted DACA are eligible to apply under the current USCIS policy for renewal. Please note that USCIS is not accepting any first time initial DACA applications and will reject applications that are not filed using the current edition on Form I-821D.
As over 20,000 nurses and paramedics are recipients of DACA, and another estimated 175,000 DACA’s are considered essential workers, the Supreme Court agreed to take this into consideration before making their final decision on DACA.
If you are a religious worker (such as a minister) who seeks to temporarily live and work in the United States, you may qualify for the R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa.
At ILOHB, we have represented hundreds of individuals with green card cases exceptional ability NIW, national interest waiver and EB1 extraordinary abilities and other employment-based self petitions. Many of these individuals enter the country as J-1 visa holders and are often subjected to the 212(e) obligation to return to the home country for two years.
The Breakdown: The EB-5 is the sale of a green card while the E-2 is an opportunity to enter the American market with non-immigrant status. The EB-5 has grown to become an attractive exchange of a large investment (minimum of $1.2 million effective November 21,2019) to obtain residency in the United States. Since the EB-5 is a track to citizenship, the exchange becomes more complicated as it places further restrictions on the investor.
