Immigration Guides
The K1 is a visa that allows fiancés and fiancées of U.S. citizens to travel to the U.S. with the intent of marrying their partner within 90 days. It is an excellent course of action for those with significant others overseas looking to marry and unify their lives together. For the latest on the timeline for obtaining a K1 visa…
The U.S. immigration system has several visa and green card options for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. In this article, we will discuss some of the more well-known options, as well as some of the options that you might not know about. We…
The J1 visa can be a tremendous visa option for multiple classes of people. However, in certain cases, someone may be subject to a 2-year foreign residency requirement under the J1 visa. However, in certain cases, someone may be eligible for a waiver of this foreign residency requirement.
A lot is going on in immigration news these days, and we’re here to keep you updated. In this article, we discuss four updates in U.S. Immigration policy: (i) we have new restrictions on travelers coming from the Schengen region and other areas; (ii) there is a new citizenship exam for those coming to the U.S.; (iii) President Biden has cancelled…
A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows you to permanently live and work in the U.S. There are several ways to become a permanent resident. One of the most common ways is through marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. There are several steps in the Green Card process. The process will depend on…
A new presidential administration typically starts off running with its highest priorities on day one. That is precisely what happened when President Biden took the oath of office on January 20, 2021. On the same day as his inauguration, President Biden sent an immigration bill to Congress – The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 – in order to…
Would you like to sponsor your spouse for a Green Card through marriage? Both you and your spouse must prove your identity, citizenship and relationship to each other. You, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, are the petitioner. Your spouse is called the beneficiary.
When applying for the H1B visa, a determination that the U.S. government makes is whether employees will be paid fairly for their work. A salary at or above what is known as the prevailing wage, which is determined by the skill level of the employee and the geographic area where they will be working, is necessary for…
The H1B visa allows foreign nationals to perform specialty occupations in the United States. It exists for occupations in a variety of different fields. There are 65,000 H1B visas made available with the standard H1B cap, and an additional 20,000 H1B visas are available for advanced degree holders.
The arrival of the Biden Administration has ushered in some very good news for the 40 million foreign-born individuals who live in the United States today. Among the many changes taking place in the new administration, President Biden signed an executive order on February 2, 2021 that calls for major…
In order to qualify for a chance to submit an H-1B cap-subject petition, you must first be selected through a randomized lottery. The quota for this lottery includes 65,000 slots for standard H-1B petitions, and an additional 20,000 slots for workers with a master’s degree. This lottery process begins with…
A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows someone to permanently live and work in the U.S. There are several ways to become a permanent resident. One of the most common ways is through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. There are several steps in the Green Card process. The process will depend on…
Earlier this month, USCIS announced a new policy for people applying to renew their green card. In this article, we will be going over this policy and explaining some important details. At Ashoori Law, we practice U.S. immigration law and post information regularly to help people stay up to date on important…
Earlier this month, USCIS announced a new policy for people applying to renew their green card. In this article, we will be going over this policy and explaining some important details. At Ashoori Law, we practice U.S. immigration law and post information regularly to help people stay up to date on important…
The L1 visa category, created by Congress in 1970, is specifically intended for individuals customarily employed abroad by a company with a qualifying relationship to the U.S. company wishing to obtain the L1 visa for employees. The L1 visa is limited exclusively to employees of multinational companies, and may not be used unless…
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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