Immigration Guides
How to Go From E2 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide
The E2 visa is a very popular option for investors and entrepreneurs to live and work in the United States. Yet, one of the main issues for people with E2 visas is that the E2 visa does not directly lead to a green card. The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, and so it is temporary…
Read MoreHow to go From L1 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide
The L1 visa gives foreign workers the ability to transfer to a related US company to work as a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge worker. However, the L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. It is temporary and does not directly lead to
Read MoreForm I-526: Step-by-Step Guide on the Form I-526
If you are interested in getting an EB-5 visa, you should know about the Form I-526. This is the first form that your attorney will file with USCIS to get your EB-5 petition approved. The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa that allows someone to get a green card to the…
Read MoreL1 Visa Requirements: Step-by-Step Guide on the L1 Requirements
The L1 visa allows certain foreign workers to transfer from a foreign company to a US branch office, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate company. The L1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows foreign companies to transfer a manager, executive, or person with…
Read MoreE2 Treaty Countries – Complete Alphabetical List of E2 Visa Countries
In order to get an E2 visa, you must possess the nationality of a country with an E2 treaty with the United States. Below, is a complete list of all the E2 treaty countries, in alphabetical order. In addition to having the nationality of one of the countries listed…
Read MoreHow to Get an Artist Visa to the USA [Step-by-Step Guide]
As an artist, you may qualify for a special visa category known as the O1B visa or “artist visa.” With an artist visa, you can live and work in the United States for extended periods of time. In this article, I’m going to discuss how to get an artist visa, step-by-step.
Read MoreDo I Qualify for an EB1A Green Card? [Step-by-Step Guide]
As an immigration lawyer for highly skilled professionals, here are some of the questions that I get asked: Do I qualify for an EB1A green card? Will I get approved for the extraordinary ability green card? What are my chances if I apply for a green card based on my…
Read MoreHow to Get a Green Card Through Self Petition
As an immigration lawyer for professionals, I often hear the false belief that you need a US company to sponsor you for a green card. While this is true in many cases, there are ways to get a green card through self petition. This means that you can get a green card without a US company sponsoring you and without a US job offer.
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