Immigration Guides

E-2 Treaty Countries: Complete Alphabetical List

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…

How 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.

Do 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…

How 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.

B1 Visa Requirements [The 4 You Need to Know]

One of the most common visas to the United States is the B1 visitor visa. Today we will be discussing the B1 Visa Requirements. The B1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals to come to the United States to conduct business activities. The B1 visa allows…

E2 Investor Visa Minimum Investment Amount

As an immigration lawyer for investors and entrepreneurs, many of my clients are interested in the E2 investor visa. For this visa, the question that I get asked the most is: What is the E2 Investor Visa Minimum Investment Amount? In this article, I’ll provide a complete answer to this question…

How to Get a Green Card Through Investment in Real Estate

As an immigration lawyer for investors and entrepreneurs, one of the questions that I get asked is: “Can I get a green card through investment in real estate?” To cut to the chase, the answer is: it depends. In this guide, I’m going to discuss how to get a green card…

EB-5 Regional Center Guide: What You Need to Know

If you are considering applying for an EB-5 visa, you will have to make an important decision early on in the process:   Whether you will make a direct investment or invest in an EB-5 regional center.   While both options are valid, and can lead to a successful outcome, your decision will depend on your…