Foreign nationals physically present in the U.S. seeking protection from fear or persecution suffered in their home country, can count on our team to work to protect their rights to seek safety.

If you were persecuted or fear that you will suffer persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, do not hesitate to reach out for a case evaluation. Time is of the essence.

Reuniting families is a core aspect of our immigration practice. We help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petition for their eligible family members ensuring a smoother immigration process. U.S. citizens can file a petition for their parent, spouse, son or daughter, or siblings. While U.S. lawful permanent residents can only file a petition for their spouse and unmarried son or daughter. There are limits on the number of immigrants each year in certain categories so it’s important to know and understand the requirements and how the limits impact the timing of reunification. Our team can assist your family in understanding the process and guide you throughout.

If you are in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa such as a student, tourist or employment visa and are seeking to apply for lawful permanent resident status (Green Card), you must meet certain requirements to do so. There are major benefits for adjustment of status applicants however, it is important that the applicant maintain legal status throughout and seek the legal help necessary to avoid any pitfalls along the way. We are here to assist you through the process.

For those foreign nationals living in the U.S., who aspire to become United States citizens, we provide guidance through the naturalization process. The individual must not only be at least 18 years old, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and meet the residency, and physical presence requirements but the individual must also be a person of good moral character. If you are unsure of your eligibility, we can assist you.

For individuals who started the naturalization process on their own and are now facing a request for evidence from USCIS following their interview, we can help navigate the complexities of this phase and effectively respond for a favorable outcome.

Our experienced team assists foreign individuals and businesses secure various temporary employment-based visas, such as:

• E-2 visas for Treaty Investors and qualified employees;

• H-1B visas for Professionals in Specialty Occupations;

• L visas for Intra-Company Transfers;

• O visas for those with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics and motion picture or TV production; and

• R-1 visas for religious workers.

Our experienced team can assist foreign nationals seeking to enter the U.S. for the purpose of studying at an accredited college, university, seminary, or other academic institution or language training program.

Picking the institution is only the beginning of a journey filled with endless possibilities and our team is here to guide foreign nationals through the process from beginning to end.

You can count on our team to assist individuals obtain their lawful permanent residence through employment-based immigrant visas.

Under an EB-1 (a) visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities or achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, a sponsor is not required and once approved, the individual’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 can apply for lawful permanent residency to live, work and study in the U.S. permanently.

If you think you may have an extraordinary ability, do not hesitate to ask us for an evaluation. Our team is here to review, evaluate and effectively advocate for your admission to the U.S.

An employment-based immigrant visa is also available for:

• Outstanding Professors or Researchers under EB-1 (b);

• Certain Multinational Executives or Managers under EB-1 (c);

• Individuals with Exceptional Abilities or Holding Advanced Degrees under EB-2; and

• Skilled Workers, Professionals and Other Workers under EB-3;

• Religious Workers under EB-4; and

• Immigrant Investors under EB-5.

The eligibility criteria differ depending on the occupational category, so it is crucial that you seek guidance in preparing for and starting the process.