Immigration Guides Archives

EB-5 Visa Explained: Exception to the Immigration Suspension

The EB-5 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 EB-5 visas are available to investors. It is also important to note that the…

A U.S. Citizen Can Sponsor 4 Types of Relatives for a Green Card

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 receive…

4 Ways to Speed Up your Immigration Case With USCIS

It can always be a challenge to speed up your case with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In recent times, we are seeing longer wait times to process applications. At Ashoori Law, we want to make sure that our clients know how they can avoid delays and speed up their case with USCIS. In this article, we will…

5 Documents to Include with Your Marriage-Based Green Card Case

You most likely have seen a TV sitcom or movie in which two characters decide to get married so that one of the characters can get a green card to stay in the United States. It is frequently a situation played for entertainment. However, as you might expect, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) takes the application for…

USCIS Is Now Rejecting Some Immigration Cases When Spaces Are Left Blank on the Immigration Forms

It has never been easy to obtain immigration status through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Recently, however, it has gotten even a little bit harder. At Ashoori Law, we have noticed a recent, and concerning, new trend with immigration cases…

H1B Visa Requirements: What You Need to Know

The H1B visa is a powerful visa that enables foreign nationals to work in “specialty occupations.” This is a good option for many foreign nationals. This post will discuss the H1B visa requirements and should help you determine if you are eligible for the H1B visa. If you have any questions about the information…

VAWA Requirements: How to Qualify for VAWA in 2020

VAWA is a special law which allows the spouse and/or child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to apply for a green card through self-petition. Through VAWA, someone can apply for a green card themselves, without the help of their abusive spouse. VAWA is a very powerful immigration option for both…

E1 Visa Countries: The Complete List

The E1 visa is a great option for certain businesspeople. Through the E1 visa, someone can come to the United States and engage in international trade. In order to qualify for an E1 visa, you must be a national of a country that maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.…