Immigration Guides
The EB5 job creation requirement is one of the most important aspects of the EB5 visa. For those of you that are new to the EB-5 visa, here’s a quick introduction: the EB-5 visa is an investment-based immigrant visa. Through the EB-5 program, a foreign investor can…
To get a reentry permit, you must be physically present in the US when your Form I-131 (reentry permit application) is filed and accepted by USCIS. You also must attend a biometrics appointment (digital fingerprinting) in the US sometime after your reentry…
If you are considering an EB5 visa, you should know about the EB5 source of funds requirement. Specifically, the EB5 visa regulations specify that an EB5 visa petition must include evidence “to show that the petitioner has invested, or is actively in the process of…
As a US permanent resident, you may be wondering whether you can travel outside of the US with your green card and no passport. The short answer is: maybe. The laws of the United States do not require a lawful permanent resident to have a passport to enter the…
A reentry permit is a highly important document for US permanent residents that must leave the US for 6 months or longer. If you are applying for your reentry permit, you should know which forms to include with your case. The primary function of a reentry permit is…
The E2 visa is one of the most powerful immigration options for investors and entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the United States. With an E2 visa, you can live in the US and operate your own business. Additionally, E2 visa processing times are quite short compared to…
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.
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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