Immigration Guides
Getting a green card through marriage can be a relatively straightforward process if done properly. The length of time it takes to get a green card through marriage will depend on many factors including whether you will be adjusting status in the US or applying for an…
If you are a US permanent resident and are considering applying for a reentry permit, this guide goes over how long it takes to get a reentry permit, the requirements to get a reentry permit, and possible strategies to leave the US before getting your reentry permit.
If you are a US green card holder and you need to leave the US for 6 months or longer, you may need to apply for a reentry permit. A reentry permit is a document that is designed to protect your green card and your status as a permanent resident. More specifically…
The EB1 visa is a powerful option used by professionals from around the world to get a US green card. One of the questions I get asked most frequently about the EB1 visa is: How long is the EB1 processing time? The EB1 processing time will depend on which of…
The O1 visa allows highly-skilled individuals a path to live and work in the United States for extended periods of time. However, one of the main issues with the O1 visa is that it does not lead to a green card. The O1 visa is a non-immigrant visa and so it is temporary.
The EB5 Visa is a powerful option for investors and entrepreneurs. Through the EB5 visa, you can get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and your children by making an investment in a US business. To get an EB5 visa, it is extremely important to satisfy all of the…
The O1 visa is reserved for people with an extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, education, athletics, motion picture industry, or television industry. If you satisfy the requirements for an O1 visa, it can be a powerful option for you to live and work in…
The L1 visa allows foreign companies to transfer a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge worker to an affiliated US company. Applying for an L1 visa is a 2-step process. First you are required to file a Form I-129 with USCIS. Once your I-129 is approved, you…
Having a reentry permit is very important if you are a green card holder that will be leaving the US for 6 months or longer. There are 3 main fees to get your reentry permit: USCIS Filing Fee, Biometrics Fee, and Immigration Lawyer Legal Fee. To process and review your…
The E2 visa is a powerful option for investors and entrepreneurs to live and work in the US. Learn all about the E2 visa fees that are necessary throughout the E2 visa process. These fees include the immigration lawyer fee, E2 visa application fee, business plan, etc.
As a US green card holder, you have the right to live in the United States and to travel outside of the US. However, certain types of travel can put your green card at risk. To protect yourself, you may need to get a travel document for green card holder known as…
The EB5 visa is a powerful option for investors and entrepreneurs. With an EB5 visa, you can get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and your children under 21 years old. The basic idea of an EB5 visa is that it allows you to qualify for a green card based on…
Are you a U.S. permanent resident? Have you been outside of the country for 6 months or longer? Are you now coming back to the U.S. using a reentry permit? A reentry permit is a document, kind of like a passport, that is designed to help protect your status.
The E2 visa is a powerful tool for investors and entrepreneurs too. With an E2 visa, you can start a business in the United States and run your business. For many investors, a primary consideration is how long it takes to process their visa. The basic idea of the E2 visa…
A reentry permit is a travel document for United States permanent residents (similar to a passport). Having a reentry permit is important if you must leave the U.S. for longer than 6 months. With a reentry permit, a permanent resident can leave the United States for…
Michael Ashoori, Esq.
President of Ashoori Law
I’m a U.S. immigration lawyer and I help families, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs get visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States.
Since starting my law firm, I’ve helped thousands of people from all over the world with their immigration needs. I’m very passionate, hard-working, and committed to my clients.
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