Immigration Guides
If you’re planning to travel to the United States, the B1/B2 visa may be the best option for you. The B1/B2 visa, also known as a “visitor visa,” allows you to enter the country for limited business activities or as a tourist. Plus, it allows you to stay in the U.S. for up to…
Going for an immigration interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, it is a crucial step in your journey to becoming a permanent resident of the United States. It is important to approach your interview with the utmost care and attention. In today’s blog post, we will discuss seven of the biggest mistakes that…
If you are considering an employment-based visa, specifically either the EB1 or the EB2, you likely have many questions about how they differ, and which option would be the best one for you. The EB1 and EB2 are often thought of as very similar, but, as this…
If you are someone who is an entrepreneur, and your business start-up is less than 5 years old, you may be eligible for the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, which will allow you to live and work in the United States for your company…
For large companies with many employees, it can be very time-consuming to file multiple L1 visas, whether it is for their executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge. The Blanket L1 Visa streamlines this process, as explained in detail below…
If you are someone who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, the O1 Visa might be an option you are considering for traveling to and working in, the United States. An O1 visa is also an option for individuals who have…
If you are planning to come to the United States to study, one concern you may have is how expensive it may be. The costs associated with studying in the US are not insignificant and can add up quickly. With international tuition, on top of travel and living…
The O1 visa is a non-immigrant visa classification reserved for highly skilled people in either the sciences, arts, business, education, athletics, or the motion picture or television industry. Because the O1 visa is a dual intent visa, many people want to eventually get…
If you are a citizen of Mexico or Canada, the TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for you to work temporarily in the US for certain occupations. Additionally, to be granted a TN Visa, the applicant must have a job offer from a US employer. NAFTA (North American…
The F1 student visa is a single intent visa, meaning you promise to enter the US to study, and then return to your home country once you finish your studies. This means that an F1 visa is not a direct path to a green card, and you cannot enter the US on the F1 visa with…
The EB1 Visa is an employment-based visa for noncitizens who are (1) of extraordinary ability, (2) outstanding professors and researchers, and (3) those who are certain multinational executives or managers. Each of these eligibility categories has its own…
Where you are when you apply for the E2 will determine how long the E2 processing time will be. For applicants who are in the United States on lawful nonimmigrant status, they can apply directly with USCIS. This will be a change of status process and will result in…
If you are considering investing in a US business and want to apply for an E2 Visa, the following is a basic guide on the first steps to take. The first step to take in obtaining an E2 Visa is to determine your eligibility. The E2 Visa is available only to nationals of a…
The United States immigration system has options for someone to get a visa and eventually a green card based on having a full-time job offer to work for a US employer. This process consists of three separate steps: the PERM labor certification process, filing the…
The E2 visa is a special non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of certain countries who have an E2 treaty with the United States to invest in a business in the United States so they can either invest in a brand-new startup company, or they can purchase an existing…
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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