Immigration Guides
The E2 visa is an investment-based non-immigrant visa. To qualify for an E2 visa, you must invest a substantial amount of capital into a U.S. business. After the investment has been put “at risk” (discussed below), you may apply for your E2 visa. With an E2 visa, one can…
One of the most common questions from U.S. citizens who petition to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. is “How long is this process going to take?” They understandably want to be reunited with their fiancé(e) as soon as possible. In this guide, I’m going…
In our practice at Ashoori Law, clients frequently ask us about whether it makes more sense to apply for a marriage-based green card or a K1 fiancé visa. It is an understandable area of confusion. In fact, there are a number of considerations that come into play in deciding which is the best course for you and your significant other.
Did you know that if you spend too much time outside of the United States, then United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can deny your green card renewal? It is true. Our firm recently was contacted by someone who needed help because USCIS was on the verge of denying his request to renew his green card. The reason was…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have observed USCIS waive some green card interviews. It appears that USCIS is approving more green card applications without an interview. That is a great development indeed. In addition, it appears that other types of immigration applications are being processed…
People are often surprised to learn that there are many different ways to lawfully work in the United States. In this guide, I’m going to explain 5 different ways that someone can legally work in the U.S. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at +1-818-741-1117 or you may schedule a free consultation here.
Every year USCIS rejects thousands of cases because of mistakes that people make when submitting their application. In this guide, I’m going to go over 5 of the top mistakes that people make which cause USCIS to reject their case. I’m also going to go over some tips that you can use to avoid making these mistakes.
Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, travel in and out of the United States has been restricted to varying degrees, and now it appears that it might get even more difficult to come back into the U.S. in the next few months. Because of this, our firm has been getting a lot of questions from U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders) about…
Congress has recently passed a new law which will expand USCIS’s optional premium processing service. These changes could make life considerably easier for those seeking all types of immigration benefits in the U.S. In this article, we give you a quick review of exactly what premium processing is, and then discuss the four major changes just enacted into law.
The purpose of the marriage green card interview is for the immigration officer to ensure that your marriage is legitimate, and that everything about the case checks out so that your application for a green card can be approved. In this article, we are going to try to calm those nerves a bit by going over 3 of the biggest mistakes to avoid during your…
There are many different ways that someone can get their green card to become a permanent resident of the United States (a green card holder). In this article, I will discuss 15 ways to get your green card. If, after reading this article, you have questions feel free to call us at +1-818-741-1117 or you may schedule a free consultation by clicking this link.
About two months ago, President Trump stated that he would sign an Executive Order that would transform our current immigration system in the United States to a “merit-based” system. Of course, it is hard to imagine that a single Executive Order would be able to alter the country’s entire immigration system, but the proposed…
The EB5 visa is a powerful option for investors to get a U.S. green card for themselves, their spouse, and their unmarried children under 21 years old. Each year, 10,000 EB5 visas are available to investors. It is also important to also note that the EB5 visa was…
Each year, the United States issues green cards to about 1.1 million people. Those who obtain green cards, considered “lawful permanent residents,” are then eligible to gain U.S. citizenship within three to five years. Interestingly, about half of those who…
If you are planning on operating your own business in the U.S. there is some important information you should know about work authorization. Starting a business in the U.S. and running that business in the U.S. requires…
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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