Immigration Guides
We have two separate immigration updates to share with you in this article. The first update has to do with biometrics appointments, and a new way for you to reschedule your biometrics appointment with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The second…
You might be wondering what’s faster, a K1 fiance visa or a marriage-based green card? In this article, we will answer that question, and you might be surprised by the answer. Between a K1 fiance visa or a marriage-based green card, they are both faster… in different ways.
Perhaps you’re somebody who is looking to run a startup company in the United States and you want to know some immigration options for which you may potentially qualify. There are three wonderful immigration options available for startup companies and if you want to…
An EB2 Green Card is a popular way to obtain Permanent Resident Status in the United States. Professionals with an advanced degree, such as a master’s degree or higher, as well as professionals who can demonstrate exceptional ability, may qualify for an EB2 Green Card…
An EB3 visa is an employment-based visa for professionals, skilled workers, and unskilled workers. To qualify, you must have a permanent job where there are no qualified American workers who could perform the job. Professionals are required to have at least a…
An EB2 (Employment Based, Second Preference) National Interest Waiver refers to a specific process by which foreign nationals may undergo the green card process. Generally, foreign nationals wishing to apply for a green card must first be sponsored, meaning they must…
We have four immigration updates to share with you in this article. First, we will discuss an update regarding the end of travel restrictions on people who have been in India and other select countries and want to travel to the United States. Second, we have an update regarding…
It is very common in our practice for clients to reach out to us because they had their visitor visa denied. They are seeking tips on how to get their visitor visa to the U.S. approved. Often the denial was because of something called Section 214(b). Section 214(b) of the United…
During your lifetime, you have probably had to fill out a lot of forms. There are forms when going to the doctor’s office, applying for school, or applying for a loan. We encounter forms for many important and not-so-important tasks in life. In filling out so many forms, did you ever…
The O1 visa is a powerful option for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, business, athletics, or education. In addition, it is an option for entertainers and those with a history of achievement in the motion picture or television industry. O1 visa holders can…
The L1 visa is a powerful immigration option for people looking to live and work in the USA. The L1 visa allows foreign businesses to transfer certain employees to a US branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate company. With the L1, there are two options. The L1A is a visa meant for…
Presidential Proclamation 10052 is officially over as of March 31, 2021. In other words, this executive order has officially expired. For those who do not know, Presidential Proclamation 10052 was signed back in June 2020 and it suspended the issuance of certain nonimmigrant…
“Naturalization” is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. One of the most important parts of that process is the interview before an immigration officer. In order to naturalize, you must have lawful permanent residence in the United States (a green card) for a certain…
EB-1C visa is one of the most popular options, especially for senior-level executives coming from heavily backlogged countries. EB-1C visa is typically reserved for the multinational managers and executives of multinational companies that have an office in the US. To qualify for…
Can you get a visa to operate your own business in the United States, like a restaurant, café, or other business? The answer is ‘yes.’ There is a special visa called the E2 visa that allows somebody to operate their own business in the U.S. The E2 visa requires you to invest a substantial…
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.
Got a question? Send me an email.