Immigration Guides
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…
If you are reading this article, it means that you’re interested in immigration options for somebody who has high skills or extraordinary abilities in their particular field. Also, you are probably wondering about the different immigration options available for you to come to…
Back in February of 2021, very shortly after taking office, President Biden signed several executive orders. One of those executive orders had the specific objective of promoting naturalization. In response to that executive order, USCIS has developed an “Interagency Strategy…
Family-based green cards are a way for US permanent residents and US citizens to bring their family members to the United States. It aids in reuniting families who are separated following the immigration of one family member. Immediate relatives of US citizens (spouses, unmarried…
The decision to apply for a marriage-based visa or a fiancé(e)visa is different with every couple. There are many different things they should consider in making a decision. One consideration is where the couple wants to marry. Another consideration is where the couple…
To start off, it would be helpful to provide a brief overview on what the EB5 visa is, and how it works. The EB5 visa is an “investor visa.” Through the EB5 visa, someone can invest in a United States business and, based on that investment, they can potentially qualify for a…
The E2 visa is an investment-based, nonimmigrant visa. This visa allows somebody to invest in a U.S. business (by either starting a new business or purchasing an existing business), and based on that investment, the person can obtain the legal status to live in the U.S. and…
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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