Immigration Guides
H1B Visa Lottery: What You Need to Know
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…
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Documents Needed to Apply for a Green Card Through Marriage
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…
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L1A vs L1B: Everything You Need to Know
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…
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L1B Visa Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The L1B visa was designed to allow foreign companies to transfer certain foreign workers to the United States so that they are able to work as a specialized knowledge worker for an affiliate US office. In this guide, I’m going to discuss the L1B visa for specialized…
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3 Tips to Help You Get Your E2 Visa Approved
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…
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K1 Visa Timeline: Everything You Need to Know
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…
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Marriage-Based Green Card or K1 Fiancé Visa: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
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.
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USCIS Can Deny Green Card Renewal Applications for Excessive Time Abroad
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…
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