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Student Visa and Internships

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Student Visa and Internships are for foreign students who want to go to United States with the purpose of vocational training and further academic studies with certain limitations. Below are the three types of visas issued under this category:

 

1. M1 student visa-This is for those who want to take up any vocational training or a non degree course in any of the accredited institutions in the United States

 

2. J1 and H3 student visa-This is for those who are interested to become an “exchange visitor” or who have been accepted as an “exchange visitor”. The J1 visa is for academic studies while H3 is for non academic studies.

 

3. Q1 student visa-This is for those who are to participate in an internationally approved exchange program which gives employment, sharing of history, tradition and culture, as well as practical training. One good example is the Walsh visa for unemployed Irish nationals.

 

4. F1 student visa-This is the most common visa which caters those students accepted in any accredited US institution with more than 18 hours of study a week.

 

In the event, that you want to learn more about how you can apply under the student visa, you can simply give us a call, and you will surely get the best assistance you need.

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Non-Immigrant Visas

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A non immigrant visa is being issued to visitors who will be staying temporarily in the United States. There are more or less twenty types of immigration visas issued depending on reason and duration of stay in the United States. As an immigration law firm, we handle different cases pertaining to the following types of non immigrant visas:

1. A1 – This is for ambassadors, diplomatic, public ministers and members of their immediate family.

2. A2 – This is for foreign government officials and members of their immediate family.

3. A3 – This is for A1 and A2 attendants, personal employees, servants and their immediate family.

4. B1 – This is for those with business intentions on a temporary basis with a minimum stay of 30 days extending to six months.

5. E1 – This is for treaty traders with their spouses and children.

6. E2 – This is for treaty investors with their spouses and children.

7. G – This is for the representatives of an international organization, recognized foreign government, staff and members of immediate family.

8. H1B1 – This is for those in the specialty occupation or those employed who need to perform certain duties.

9. H1C – This covers registered nurses.

10. H2B – This is for those who will be performing duties or services not available in the United States.

11. I – This is for members of foreign media with their spouses and children.

12. L – This is designed for those under the managerial or executive position who will be continuing employment in the United States together with the members of their immediate family.

13. O – This is for those with extraordinary ability in the field of education, athletics, sciences arts and business with their immediate family.

14. P – This is for entertainers and athletes with their immediate family.

15. R – This covers those under religious occupation with their immediate family.

16. TN – This is for TN NAFTA workers subject to an occupation list with a certain treaty agreed upon by Mexico and Canada.

In case you have any concerns regarding your non immigrant visa, just give us a call, so we can take care of everything for you.

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Green Cards / Immigrant Visas

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Immigrant Visa or what is popularly known as “Green Card” is for those who want to work legally and live permanently in the United States. Having this immigrant visa results to permanent residency and will enable an applicant to apply for Unites States citizenship provided that all the requirements are satisfied.

Since we are an immigration law firm, we provide services associated with your immigration. It is our job to help you obtain your “Green Card” through different methods such as employment based or family based application.

Under the immigration law, there are various categories allowed to apply for an immigrant visa or popularly called as “green card” and these are the following:

1. Family Immigration – This covers those foreign nationals who were given the privilege to work and live permanently in the United States. In addition, family members can also be given the chance to enter the United States legally.

2. Marriage to a Foreign National – This is for those US citizens who are married to a foreigner. The legal spouse is then given an immigrant visa.

3. Employer sponsored – This is for those people employed outside US and given the opportunity to migrate to US with the help of an employer.

4. Special Immigrants – This is given to selected cases like religious workers, those who work as interpreters, and those foreign nationals working in behalf of the US government.

Above mentioned are just few of the many cases which can be permitted to apply for an immigrant visa. If you have a concern or something is slowing down the process of your immigration, we will be at your rescue. So, give us a call now!

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Foreign Investment

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If you are a foreign national who plans of investing in the United States, you will be dealing with a committee that deals with foreign investments that are responsible for reviewing the implications of foreign investments in US operations and companies. If a foreign company plans to acquire a US company, the CFIUS should be informed, and it will conduct its own review regarding the transaction.

There are certain requirements to satisfy before a foreign investor can enter the United States. Moreover, there are several laws to comply before an investor can become a legal businessman in the United States. Aside from securing a non immigrant or immigrant visas, licenses are also required before the operation of the business.

As a foreign national, it is a fact that you only have a limited knowledge regarding the business and immigration laws of the United States. As such, the help of a professional like an immigration attorney will be a great help. As your legal counsel, you will be guided on how to invest properly or put up your business and comply with the different business laws.

If you give us a call now or visit us personally, you will surely get more advises and services which will definitely make your life easier.

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Foreign Business Activity in the U.S.

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United States of America welcomes direct foreign investors, and business enterprises in the country, which can be organized in different ways. According to the law, the foreign business can enter the US market through the selling of services and goods to US buyers. As the business grows, it is mandatory to assign an agent or a distributor based in the United States. This person will be responsible for marketing products and services. After staying in the United States for a certain time, the business owner has the option to continue the business independently or form a joint venture with a US company.

Whether you decide to do business independently or have a joint venture with a US firm, your decision is equipped with a lot of work. Before a foreign investor can start to operate a business in the United States, a lot of laws should be complied first, and paper works will just be part of it. For a foreign national who has a limited knowledge about United States, an immigration attorney will be a great help.

Our immigration lawyers will guide you on how to put up a business in the United States and will give all the necessary information to keep your business running legally.

For any business related concerns, we are ready to address them. You may give us a call now or visit us personally for better interaction.

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Family Immigration

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Family Immigration is a very broad concern, and it is the most common way of living and working legally in the United States. Every year, there are thousands of immigrants entering United States through the Family Immigration visa. Though this may be the best method to fulfill the “Great American Dream”, it is also quite challenging especially when you are faced with some discrepancies. Both a permanent resident and a US citizen are allowed to file for a petition for immediate family members.  Based on the relationship, a petition can be made either at a US Embassy or in the United States. To be eligible to enter United States through a petition, an application should be:

  1. The spouse or unmarried children of a permanent resident or US citizen
  2. Parents of a US citizen over 21 years old
  3. Siblings of a US citizen
  4. Children of a US citizen (single or married) more than 21 years old
  5. Adapted child or orphaned over 16 years old
  6. Amerasian children whose father was a US serviceman during the Korean or Vietnam war

In the event that you want to know more about Family Immigration and other options on how to come legally to the United States, we can easily be reached via phone call. Dial the number now and get the best assistance you need.

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Estate Planning

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Estate planning refers to the systematic process of disposing a person’s properties and estate.  In this process, it attempts to remove uncertainties and maximize the value of an estate by minimizing expenses and taxes. This is covering different tasks like designation of beneficiaries, creating power of appointment, creating a will, trusts, establishing the financial and medical power of attorney and even some specific arrangements for the client. An estate planning is very crucial because the absence of it will allow your assets to be distributed in any manner. With the protection of an estate plan, your assets will be protected as well as your love ones and taxes can also be minimized. Here, are some of the many services covered by estate planning:

1. Living wills

2. Durable Powers of Attorney

3. Health Care Proxy

4. Estate and Trust Administration

5. Probate of Estates

6. Individualize Wills and Codicils

7. Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts of different types

8. Business Succession plans

9. Qualified Domestic Trusts

Our estate planning services do not just cover US citizens but also include foreign nationals. It is a fact that the difference lies in the payment of taxes, so you will definitely need our services. It is our goal to guide you on how to protect your hard earned assets for your loved ones. So waste no more time and give us a call to see all your options.

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Employment Immigration

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For an applicant who is employed, there are two ways on how he can live and work legally in the United States. Provided that your employer is willing to be your sponsor, you can be granted a non immigrant visa or employment based immigrant visa. Employment based immigrant visas allow the applicant to live and work permanently in the United States, on the other hand, the non immigrant visa, permits a temporary stay in the United States.

If you are applying for employment based immigrant visa, there is a need to secure a labor certification from the Department of Labor which can be really be challenging. With the help of professionals from our law firm, there will be a hassle free process of obtaining the much needed labor certificate.  On the other hand, any non immigrant visa related concerns are also addressed combined with an accelerated processing.

As an expert on immigration laws, we guide you on the steps on how to obtain your much awaited visa. Once you are already here in United States, our job then is to help you become a permanent resident or US citizen depending on your preference.

To get a free consultation, you can give us a call now! We are always here to assist you.

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Deportation / Detention / Removal

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Deportation, detention, or removal can be the worst scenarios that any foreign national can have during his stay in United States. These terms are being associated with violations and breaking the law of the United States. There are several reasons on why a non citizen or a permanent resident can be exiled or deported by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security.

As an immigration law office, we have the responsibility to use our knowledge and expertise to give the most effective defense representation on behalf of the client. As soon as you receive a “Notice to Appear” from USCIS, it is then the time that you will need our assistance.

For those whose case is detention, our first job is to release you from detention and seek for the best defense on why you should remain in the United States with your family and relatives. We can fight for your immigration rights through a waiver, cancellation of removal, adjustment, parole, voluntary departure and many more.

There are still many options for you, and they can be discussed if you can give us a call or visit us personally. There is no such thing as “a dead end” when it comes to the law.

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Corporate Audits and Compliance

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Under a certain Immigration Reform Act, it is mandatory for employers to follow the regulations for the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. It is stated here that employers must fill out and keep the form for every person hired on or before the date November 6, 1986. Within three days after the employment begins, it is expected that the employer must have completed the form.

Compliance can be very complex because there’s a need for a comprehensive review in every organization’s adherence to guidelines and regulations. It is the job of an auditor to check access controls, security policies and risk management procedures.

Corporate audit and compliance entails a lot of tasks, and whenever there’s any discrepancy, an attorney can find the best solution possible.  As your legal counsel, we can provide legal advices on corporate compliance questions and clarifications, give basic information to employers on acceptable identity or authorization documents. It is also our job to provide the information an employer needs with regards to the E-Verify tool being operated by the Department of Homeland Security in coordination with the Social Security Administration, assists in the registration process and teach how the system works for full compliance.

If you are working for a Corporate Audit and Compliance department, you may give us a call for any of your questions and clarifications. Grab that phone now and you will never go wrong.

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