EB1B Visa
EB1B Visa Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the EB1B Visa
The EB1B visa is a powerful option for foreign professors and researchers to work as a professor or researcher for a US university or a private employer. With an EB1B visa, you can get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and your unmarried children under 21 years old.
In this guide, I’m going to discuss what you need to know about the EB1B visa.
If you have any questions about the EB1B visa, email me at Michael@AshooriLaw.com. You can reach me at any time via email.
Overview:
1. What is the EB1B Visa?
2. What are the Benefits of an EB1B Visa?
3. What are the EB1B Visa Requirements?
4. What Documents are Needed to Apply for an EB1B Visa?
5. What is the Process of Getting an EB1B Visa?
6. How Does USCIS Decide Whether You Are Outstanding in Your Field?
7. Conclusion
1. What is the EB1B Visa?
The EB1B visa is an immigrant visa classification for outstanding professors and researchers. To qualify for an EB1B visa, you must show that you are internationally recognized as outstanding in a specific academic area. In addition, you must show that you have at least 3 years of experience in teaching and/or research in your academic field. Also, you must show that you will be working as a professor or researcher for a US university or institute of higher education, or that you will work as a researcher for a private employer.
The EB1B is an immigrant classification, so it allows you to get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and your children under 21 years old. The EB1B petition must be filed by your prospective US employer. The US employer is the petitioner and you are the beneficiary.
A unique advantage of the EB1B visa is that it does not require a labor certification. A labor certification is issued by the US Department of Labor and can be time consuming and tedious. Your US employer can skip this process and directly offer you a job through the EB1B visa.
Summary:
- The EB1B visa is an immigrant visa for outstanding professors and researchers.
- With an EB1B visa, you can get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and your children.
- This visa does not require an approved labor certification.
2. What are the Benefits of an EB1B Visa?
i. Immigrant Visa
- The EB1B visa is an immigrant visa classification which means that it qualifies for a green card.
- With a green card, you can travel in and out of the United States.
- Your spouse and children are also eligible for green cards, work authorization, and the ability to go to school in the United States.
ii. No Labor Certification Required
Multiple employment based immigrant visas require the US employer to get an approved labor certification. A labor certification is issued by the US Department of Labor and certifies that the employer made attempts at hiring a qualified US worker and was unable to do so. The labor certification process is time consuming, tedious, and it often discourages US employers from sponsoring foreign workers for a green card.
The EB1B visa does not require a labor certification. Instead, a US employer can just hire the foreign worker through a job offer.
iii. Lower Standard than EB1A Extraordinary Ability
The EB1B visa requires you to be internationally regarding as outstanding in your field. While this is a high standard to meet, it is a lesser standard than the EB1A visa which requires a showing of extraordinary ability.
This means that for the right candidate, it is easier to get approved for an EB1B visa than an EB1A visa.
3. What are the EB1B Visa Requirements?
To qualify for an EB1B visa, there are 3 main requirements:
- You must be internationally recognized as being outstanding in an academic field
- You must have at least 3 years of experience teaching and/or doing research in your academic field
- You must have a US job offer to work in a teaching position or as a researcher.
i. You must be internationally recognized as being outstanding in an academic field
To qualify for an EB1B visa, you must prove that you are internationally recognized as being outstanding in your academic field.
To prove that you are internationally recognized as outstanding, you must satisfy at least 2 of the following 6 evidentiary criteria:
- You have received major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement in your academic field
- You are a member of associations within your academic field which require outstanding achievement to be a member
- There is published material written by others, in professional publications, about your work in the academic field
- You have participated, as an individual or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in your academic field or in an allied academic field
- You have original scientific or scholarly research contributions in your field
- You have authored scholarly books or articles in scholarly journals in your academic field
Special Note: If one of the criteria listed above does not readily apply to the evidence you intend to submit, you may submit comparable evidence to show your eligibility for an EB1B visa.
Additional Information on Major Prizes and Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Your Field
- The award does not have to be an international award, but it should not be a local or regional award. It should at least be a nationally recognized award.
- Awards received while you are a student will typically not qualify unless the award was outstanding compared to the awards typically granted in academia.
Additional Information on Published Material Written by Others, in Professional Publications, About Your Work in the Academic Field
- What is written should be about your work and should demonstrate that you are internationally recognized as outstanding in your field.
- To determine whether the published material is about your work, USCIS will analyze the length and the content of the material. If your work is barely mentioned, it is likely that this will not qualify.
ii. You must have at least 3 years of experience teaching and/or doing research in your academic field
To qualify for an EB1B visa, you must have at least 3 years of experience teaching and/or doing research in your academic field.
If you are relying on time spent teaching while you were working on your advanced degree, then you must show that you earned the degree and that you had full responsibility for the class that was taught.
If you are relying on time spent conducting research while you were working on your advanced degree, then you must show that you earned the degree and that the research conduced toward your degree was recognized within your academic field as outstanding [Code of Federal Regulations Section 204.5].
iii. You must have a US job offer to work in a teaching position or as a researcher.
To qualify for an EB1B visa, you must have a US job offer to work in either a teaching position or as a permanent researcher.
More specifically, you must have a job offer to work in a teaching position or as a permanent researcher, within your academic field, for a US university or institution for higher learning. Alternatively, you must have a job offer to work as a permanent researcher, within your academic field, for a private employer.
To simplify this requirement, I've broken it down into 3 separate options.
There are 3 ways to satisfy this requirement:
a. A job offer from a university or institute of higher education as a teacher
In this scenario, the position must be a tenured or a tenure-track position. To determine whether the position is a tenured or tenure-track position, USCIS will analyze whether you have a reasonable expectation of long-term employment with the university. Positions as an adjunct professor or as a temporary professor will not qualify.
b. A job offer from a university or institute of higher education as a researcher
Here, the position must be to conduct research in your academic field. In addition, the research position must be permanent. A permanent position is one that is for an indefinite or unlimited duration and where as the employee, you would have an expectation of continued employment absent good cause for termination [Code of Federal Regulations Section 204.5].
c. A job offer from a private employer as a researcher
- In this scenario, the position must be to conduct research in your academic field with a department, division, or institute of a private employer.
- The position must be permanent (as defined above).
- The department, division, or institute of the private employer that will be employing you must already employ at least 3 other people as full time researchers.
- The department, division, or institute of the private employer must have achieved documented accomplishments in the academic field.
4. What Documents are Needed to Apply for an EB1B Visa?
The documents you submit with your EB1B petition are highly important to getting your petition approved. The specific documents you should include will depend on your particular achievements, qualifications, and credentials.
With that disclaimer, here’s a list of some of the documents you should expect to include:
i. Awards
If you have awards for outstanding achievement in your field, you should include them as evidence of your recognition as being outstanding in your field.
You should include that actual award, evidence about the significance of the award, and information regarding the criteria by which people are selected to receive the award.
ii. Evidence of Membership in Associations
If you are a member of an association within your field, you should include an ID card or letter from the association demonstrating your membership.
You should also include a letter from the association showing the criteria for being selected as a member.
iii. Letter From Former Employer
This letter should explain that you have the required work experience as a researcher or teacher. The letter should explain your job duties. It should be on official letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the employer.
iv. Job Offer From US Employer
The job offer from your US employer must be in writing. Oral offers of employment will not qualify.
v. Letters of Endorsement
One of the most valuable components in an EB1B visa petition are letters of endorsement from experts in your field. These letters can help to explain your impact and significance in your field.
Letters of endorsement should be backed up with concrete evidence. In addition, these letters should ideally be from people you are not closely acquainted with.
vi. Copy of passport
vii. Resume
5. What is the Process of Getting an EB1B Visa?
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the EB1B visa process:
Step 1. Hire an immigration lawyer
Your immigration lawyer will first determine whether or not EB1B is the best option for you. Assuming it is, your immigration lawyer will analyze your credentials and prepare a detailed list of documents for you to provide them.
Step 2. Filing Form I-140
The Form I-140 is the initial form that you must file with USCIS. This form is also called the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Your immigration lawyer will file this form on your behalf and include all of the supporting documents such as your awards and letters of endorsement.
Step 3. Adjustment of Status or Visa Processing
There are 2 options for step 3: 1. Adjustment of status or 2. visa processing.
An adjustment of status is available to people who are lawfully present in the United States in some non-immigrant status. The adjustment of status quite literally means adjusting from a non-immigrant status to immigrant status. In order to do this, your immigration lawyer will file a Form I-485 on your behalf. Once approved, you become a lawful permanent resident. The entire adjustment of status process takes place in the United States.
Visa processing is the process of apply for a visa at a foreign consulate abroad. In order to do this, you file a DS-260, Immigrant Visa Application with the US consulate (usually of your home country). You will then schedule a visa interview. Upon completion of the interview, if successful, you will be issued an EB1B visa.
6. How Does USCIS Decide Whether You Are Outstanding in Your Field?
USCIS takes a 2-step approach when deciding whether You Are Internationally Recognized as Outstanding in Your Field:
- Step 1: Evidentiary Threshold
- Step 2: Final Merits Determination
Step 1: Evidentiary Threshold
During this step, USCIS is determining whether you actually have sufficient evidence to satisfy at least 2 of the 6 evidentiary criteria listed above (awards, membership in associations, etc.). The quality and the caliber of the evidence is not the primary focus of this step. If you do not satisfy at least 2 of the criteria, your petition will be denied.
Step 2: Final Merits Determination
During this step, USCIS is critically analyzing the totality of the evidence submitted to see whether you have are at a level to be considered outstanding in your field. At this stage is where the quality and caliber of your evidence is primarily assessed.
Even if you satisfy 2 of the 6 evidentiary criteria, you still might not pass the final merits determination if the evidence you submit is not strong enough.
7. Conclusion
You should now have a much better understanding of the EB1B visa. As you can see, this is a great option for researchers and professors to obtain a green card and to continue to work as researchers/professors in the United States.
Your chances of approval for this visa are very closely tied to the evidence you submit and the way your case is prepared and explained. It is very important to work with an immigration lawyer throughout this process.
If you have any questions, or if you need help getting your EB1B visa, email me at Michael@AshooriLaw.com. I’m the founding attorney at Ashoori Law and I would be happy to help you.
Resources:
- Business Immigration: Law and Practice, 2ND ED Volume 2 Chapter 3: The Immigrant Visa Petition
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00:35 07 Nov 19
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01:28 05 Nov 19
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10:04 29 Oct 19
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Frank Chen
07:40 29 Oct 19
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13:45 25 Oct 19
I had a great experience working with Michael. Eventually I found his details via google search and after having a quick phone call, I decided to go ahead with him in order to apply for my parents reentry permit applications. Working with him was... pretty straight forward and easy going. I live in New jersey and he is based of California, but I never felt that distance was an issue. I pretty much sent all the required documents via email and/or post. I could call/message him if I had any doubts and he would get back to me immediately. Our process was successful and eventually we did receive the Reentry permits in the time line that he had given. I would recommend his services to anyone who wants to apply for Reentry permits or any other immigration services.read more
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Bruno Casas
16:18 07 Oct 19
Great service! I totally recommend hiring Michael. He has been present every step of way. If needed further assistance, I would contact him again. Keep up the good service!
Erdal Caba
18:27 05 Oct 19
“I hired Michael Ashoori to help my mother submit a re-entry permit form so that she could stay in Turkey for an extended duration. This process can be confusing and Michael made the process so much easier. What started out as a routine submittal... for which we were charged a very reasonable amount turned out to be much more involved due to our specific circumstances. Michael and his firm bent over backwards to resolve issues until we finally got our re- entry permit without any additional charges. I would recommend Michael and his firm to anyone.”read more
Mostafa Hilal
15:43 23 Sep 19
Michael is a very good lawyer. He took care of me throughout the process, he answered all my questions and provided me with all the information i need. He was very patient and professional with me when i had many requests. I would totally recommend... him as your immigration lawyer and definitely would hire his services again in the future. Thanks Michael!read more
Majken Karoline Jensen
12:05 23 Sep 19
Michael Ashoori has handled my case very professionally and quickly. After one quick phone call he grasped my situation, beyond what I even felt able to explain, and quickly set up the necessary steps to initiate my travel permit for green card. It... has worked seamlessly with Ashoori Law and working with Michael made me feel safe to know that everything would be handled the right way. Highly recommend them and would work with them in the future again.read more
Sajan Varghese
09:33 19 Sep 19
Michael is a highly professional immigration lawyer dependable for any sort of immigration work. His dedication and passion in his work is highly appreciable. He was ready to answer for any of my queries without any hesitation. Whenever I wrote to... him a reply will be in my inbox instantly. I have approached him for my re entry permit processing and it was done it meticulously. As an immigration lawyer, his passion and professionalism is exemplary. A very easily accessible gentleman at any time round the clock. I wish him all the best and recommending you for any sort of immigration work.read more
Smitha Sivakumar
01:58 19 Sep 19
I approached Michael to apply for my reentry permit, He was very professional and fast at replying all my questions with expertise. He had explained the timeframes and never gave any false promises. I am very happy with his services and got my... reentry permit approved within 2 months. I would highly recommend Michael and his law firm and I would definitely use his services again.Thank you Michael for all your help.read more
Paul Aleo
22:41 09 Sep 19
Michael is a professional and dependable Immigration Lawyer who was a pleasure to work with. He took the time to answer any questions I had through the process and was readily available. I hired Michael to help me obtain a TN Work Visa in the United... States and my application was successfully approved. I highly recommend Michael as an Immigration Lawyer.read more
Umang Kumar
16:14 14 Aug 19
I stumbled upon Michael Ashoori's law firm (and its online presence) via a google search. Some finds are lucky finds. Michael attends to each communication personally - he is prompt, professional and clear. All expectations, timelines, costs are... spelled out ahead of time. He filed my Reentry Permit in a thorough and professional manner - and he was exacting about details like the resolution of a scanned document, say. I saw the form he filled out on my behalf and I realized he put in just the right amount of information required - I had given him a slightly more (emotional) verbiage to utilize, if needed. He kept me updated about the progress of the filing and in the end sent me a cheery email I was waiting for announcing the USCIS approval of my filing. He also will ship the approved document to wherever in the world you may be, which is a big help. Highly recommended, just for sheer accessibility and affability - and efficiency! Umang Kumarread more
Mudassar Jawad
08:20 04 Aug 19
Thanks Michael for all your help and assistance. Really appreciate your prompt replies to all my inquiries as well, It was pleasure working with you. I strongly recommend Michael for his professional services.
Ritesh Chutani
19:29 21 Jul 19
Michael has been very helpful with my reentry permit application. He has been very prompt in answering all the questions I had. He explained how I should go ahead with my application and has supported all along in last 3 months since the application... process started. I highly recommend his services.read more
Janny Chen
01:28 17 Jul 19
Mr. Michael Ashoori represented me to apply re-entry visa. It was my first time to look for a lawyer on the internet and he happens to be at a different time zone.The reason why I did that because my local lawyer who used to represent me in the... past didn’t response to my email for more than 2 weeks. After several trials, I was forced to look for someone to help me.Honestly, I was a bit worried at the beginning. But after sending the first email request to Mr. Michael, I got a phone call and an email from him in less than 12 hours. After that, every time when I had a question, Michael always have a response in 24 hours. And all my questions always get answered immediately. I have never needed to ask the same question twice before getting an answer from him.After the biometric appointment, that waiting period felt like forever. But because of Michael’s professionalism, I had a peace of mind. I know that once he finds out the status, he will let me know right away.I highly recommend if anyone needs any professional help in immigration, Mr. Michael Ashoori is the person to go to.As always, Michael, thank you very much for your help.read more
Bluesky
14:45 02 Jul 19
re entry permit:my case has been followed from the beginning to the end.i had success, i got the re entry permitgreat job
nibbur
09:39 30 Jun 19
My immigration matter recently got resolved, and very thankful to Michael for making it happen! At the very first consultation, Michael understood the situation, provided insights based on his experience with other similar cases, and suggested a... clear plan of action. Now, a few months later, I have a successful outcome, without having to stress during the application processing time.Very appreciative of his patience, and always promptly following through. Michael understands how stressful these matters can be, and has a calming and steadying presence.My highest recommendation, and I will gladly work with him for any future matters.read more
Priyank Patel
20:37 29 Jun 19
Micheal is a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field, he is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as his own and will never give any... false promises to take you in confidence. He is always available via email or phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - he is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. He is calm even when resolving smallest of confusion while guiding you thru the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Ashoori Law and would highly recommend if you need help in your immigration process.Priyank Patelread more
Masoud Shahidi
07:18 21 Jun 19
I have previously worked with several immigration attorneys but the service that I received from Michael Ashoori and his law firm was exceptional. I am so grateful for his passion, dedication, and professionalism and would like to express my... profound appreciation for his assistance and prompt responses. Thank you Michael.read more
ADe Bell
12:49 15 Jun 19
Michael was perfectly ready and perfectly timely responsive. It was the easiest process ever. This is the first time I use services from Ashoori Law and I can describe the experience in one simple word- PLEASURE to deal with professionals like this.
Nick Wallingford
19:54 11 Jun 19
I was researching about how to complete an I131 travel document for my wife online and hands down the best explanation on how to do so was written by Michael Ashoori. I felt my case wasn’t clear-cut and I didn’t want to take any chances doing it... myself so I reached out to Michael and to my surprise he wrote me back that same day. I also thought his price was reasonable, especially in comparison to other lawyers in my area. He has always answered my emails quickly and most importantly my wife’s travel document was approved just as he said it would be in the timeframe he presented to us in he beginning. If you’re someone who is looking for a professional, timely, and easily accessible immigration lawyer to help you or your spouse with immigration matters, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michael Ashoori as your attorney.read more
Sunil Timothy
13:52 11 Jun 19
Michael's advice has been truly helpful during my effort to procure an L1A visa for myself. He patiently answers the queries and gives excellent working advice for a successful result. Thanks a lot!
Elizabeth Tran
20:38 28 May 19
Michael Ashoori is an excellent immigration attorney! I was impressed with how efficient and effective he is in communicating with his clients and supporting them on their investor visa cases, as he pays careful attention to each case no matter how... complicated they could be.read more
Muhammad Naeem Ayoubzaada
21:47 21 May 19
I was so lucky to select Ashori Law and Thanks to Mr Ashori for being responsive for my all questions . Anyone who need an Immigration lawyer it is my honor to recomand Mr Ashori.
Suresh Ravi
09:36 21 May 19
I had to apply for a travel document, and in perusing the web for information, I came across Michael's Blog post, which was very detailed in explaining the intricacies of the travel document process and how best to approach each situation. I... contacted Michael and he was very forthcoming with information regarding the process and was able to answer all my questions. I applied for my travel document, I-131, through Michael and am thoroughly satisfied with his professionalism, availability and knowledge of the entire process including the timing for each step of the process that paved the way for my I-131 to be approved.I would highly recommend Michael Ashoori for your immigration needs.read more
Swati Jain
20:26 16 May 19
We spoke to Michael regarding some advice on the naturalization process. He was a pleasure to interact with, patient with our questions, and very thorough with his advice. He is extremely responsive and flexible in accommodating his clients. I would... recommend him to anyone who needs advice regarding immigration matters.read more
Mirza Baig
06:54 16 May 19
What an exceptional experience I had with immigration attorney Mr. Michael Ashoori. The way and in a very short time of period Mr. Ashoori prepared and even submitted my application for my reentry permit to immigration, is amazing and unbelievable... , but the fact is, he did it! Just in one day ! My wife and two young kids , a boy 2 years and a girl 4 year old currently live in Canada I need to spend sometime with them as my boy was sick for long time getting cold badly and I needed to be with for longer time so I needed the reentry permit and hired Mr. Ashoori. Mr. Ashoori had given me a timeline on how the process would take place , and 100% correct he was! I did get my reentry permit last week and every thing happened just as he had explained. He is very efficient and quick in response . He answerd my all emails, messages and calls in a very short time . I would say he does work 24 hours! I highly recommend Mr. Michael Ashoori for any immigration need. Thank You Michael for your help . Mirza Baigread more
Admin Admin
23:33 15 May 19
Michael was quick, extremely easy to work with, professional, and always reachable. The entire process was straightforward. Thank you for making it so easy for me, Michael!
Miguel Lozano
14:45 02 May 19
If you want a world-class, take-you-by-the-hand service (and results), search no more…And let me explain real quick the 3 reasons why I say this about Ashoori Law:1. Clarity. At first, I wasn’t even sure if the service was the right fit for me.... Heck, I didn’t even have the slightest idea of how the whole Visa process worked… NOT a problem.Michael had me on a call where he took his time to explain in detail everything I needed to know about how the process worked, my eligibility for the Visa, and every other question I had that I threw at him.BIG Bonus for me: there were some questions Michael didn’t have the answer to right there and then and he simply took some time to research and got back to me later on with the answers… instead of just coming up with BS (like some do).2. Communication. NEVER did I have a single call or email I didn’t receive a response to in less than 24 hours.You don’t want someone you have to be constantly chasing working on your case, do you?I can’t even imagine how frustrating that would be…With Michael, communication was ALWAYS clear and fast, just as you would expect from an expert.3. Certainty. There was absolutely no point during the process where I felt an ounce of doubt about whether I was doing the right thing or not.You know those buying decisions you start regretting the second after the purchase is made? Know that feeling?Well, this is not one of them.Michael and his team are so knowledgeable in their field that they have fool-proof systems in place that help you complete your paperwork and applications quickly and with ease.Since our first interaction, I felt I was dealing with people who knew their stuff.And those are the reasons why I feel comfortable recommending Ashoori Law…They took care of me as a mother takes care of her newborn.Thank you, Michael!read more
Ali Kasa
21:09 28 Apr 19
Mike is competent, prompt and diligent immigration attorney. He worked on our E2 case and what appeared to be a difficult case, he and his team got it approved. Thank you Mike for the great work.
Ilya Krasik
18:25 23 Apr 19
Michael is very diligent and responsive, was pleasantly surprised by the latter-- his email replies were quick and on point on any given day. Got my documents faster than expected, 5 star service!
Zahra Baharloo
21:11 09 Apr 19
Mr Michael Ashoori is very knowledgable, he was always available to answer my question, his fee was very reasonable.I highly recommend him and promise that You don’t regret.
Alfred Ohanyan
21:33 01 Apr 19
Quick, simple, effective. Michale took care of everything and after 2 months I am approved. Thank you Michael. You are doing a great job. Thank you.
María Verónica Misle
16:40 26 Mar 19
I found out about Michael Ashoori Law Firm through the internet, when I started looking for advice regarding US Immigration Law. It called my attention that in its official website it was posted important, comprehensive information on different... matters, and it invites customers to ask for direct responses. I decided to write a couple of emails about my personal situation, immediately responded by Michael at no cost. After having received those responses, I asked Michael for a quotation of legal services, which I compared to three more. In the end, I decided to hire Michael because his offer inspired me to trust and it was very competitive, and I definitely made the right choice. Michael was quite diligent when analyzing my case, filed the petition quickly and kept me posted about its evolution. My case was resolved favorably! That is why I have no hesitation in recommending Michael´ services for US Immigration Law. Maria Misleread more
Temesghen Ghde
08:01 26 Mar 19
After being fed up with the lack of expertise and lack of ease of communication at the previous law office I was handling my case, I have come to know Michael when I googled "Best Immigration Law in my area". I can guarantee you, Google wasn't... misleading this time. Michael gave me a definite answer to my question and assured me that my case is possible, a question where previously I wasn't able to get an answer more than a "Maybe". And he delivered what he assured me. I am sure many lawyers also deliver, however, I am also sure that no lawyer is as easily accessible as Michael. I have never seen a lawyer who promptly responds to client messages at 11:30 pm. This guy is a pioneer in a Client-Attorney communication style. He re-invented the way how easily clients can call, text, email, and easily reach out their lawyer at any time to get a quick response. A business style other law firms should encourage applying.read more
shinobu matsumoto
03:43 19 Mar 19
Micheal is a great lawyer!I really recommend him to anyone
Myunghwan Kim
23:07 10 Mar 19
I was not certain about writing the crucial document, but most of local attorneys were not taking my case or even very hard to make appointments to get consulting.In that situation, Michael was very friendly and easily accessible through online... tools available in this era. Furthermore, he was very committed and responsive to our questions. We finally got approvals about our cases from USCIS and deeply appreciate all of his interactions with us.read more
Richard Srikureja
13:14 19 Feb 19
Michael was a great help to me and my parents. He’s very professional and very fast at replying all my questions with expertise. I am very happy with his services and if I ever needed legal consultation again, I would definitely use his services... again. Highly recommended!read more
Nasrin Nabipoor
01:17 12 Feb 19
I have a great experience with Michael. He helped to get a re-entry permit for my mother. During the process Michael was extremely attentive and offered considerable amount of his time to help us. He is absolutely professional and knowledgeable. My... mother received her re-entry permit in less than 2 months in a situation that was not promising. The fee was reasonable and I strongly recommend Michael Ashoori.read more
Mohammad Al Nahedh
17:50 21 Dec 18
We had a great experience with Mr. Ashoori. His responses were quick and professional. He was always helpful in giving updates and answers
Suparna D
19:26 11 Nov 18
Michael is a very knowledgeable and helpful lawyer. My husband and I used his law firm for an NIV US visa application, and Michael made the entire process hassle free and smooth. He was always available to answer any questions that we had, and... guided us through the entire process. I recommend him!read more
Sanjeewa Ranatunga
16:04 26 Oct 18
I came to know Michael Ashoori through one of his YouTube videos as I needed information on applying for a travel document. That was the best video or source of information I could find online. I contacted Michael 3 months ago. I was running out of... time. He was prompt to act and filled my case within a couple of days. It was easy to work with him, and he was quick to respond to any question. His fee was extremely reasonable. I contacted several other lawyers, and their fees were much higher than his. Overall, I'm impressed with his work ethic. More importantly, my case got approved within three months, and I already have my document. If you have any immigration related issue, please do not hesitate to contact Michael. Thank you, Michael, for keeping things simple and getting things done in time.read more
Emma Wallace
08:08 15 Oct 18
Michael was extremely helpful in assisting my re entry permit application. He made the whole process very easy and straightforward. As I was based overseas we mostly corresponded by email and he always responded extremely promptly. I’ve recommended... Michael to a friend and would recommend him for immigration assistance and legal advice. Thanks for your help, Michael!read more
Dawa Torbert
14:37 01 Aug 18
Michael offers exceptional customer service. He did a great job helping me with my re-entry permit. He always kept me updated on the progress both via email and by phone. The entire progress took less than 2 months. I highly recommend Ashoori Law.
CEDRIC PAOLO JUAN
20:59 23 Jul 18
He replies attentively and from the messages he sends, it shows how accommodating and concern he really is about any issues you have or information you need. Definitely worth every penny!
Yogesh Kandlikar
20:57 20 Jul 18
Thanks Michael for your help. It was pleasure working with Michael, i strongly recommend Michael to anyone who is looking to apply for re entry permits.
addy 2373
11:41 12 Jul 18
It was indeed an eye opening consultation I had with Michael. He was very patient and well versed with the L1 Visa option I discussed with him. I truly endorse him for his services as an immigration Attorney and I wish him success in his future... endeavors.read more
Muhammad Fahad Ashraf
00:14 26 Jun 18
Like any foreign investor to make his dream come ture, I was looking for the best yet the most-affordable Lawyer with E2 specialization to ensure the visa approval at the very 1st attempt. Not being satisfied with local legal firms especially for... E2 Visa, we were referred to MICHAEL ASHOORI; known to be a Subject Matter Expert in E2. Our whole relation with Michael was over the phone but we NEVER felt at-distance due to his professional communication and collaboration skills. We were really impressed with his subject-related knowledge and his exceptional approach.At very 1st engagement with him over the phone,he walked us step-by-step through the standard process for E2 submission and answered all of our questions till our full satisfaction. Upon his analysis of our case, he customized his approach as per our legal situation and reccommended us the best fit-solution for our investment goals. He made the preparation of business/invetment documentation super-easy for me by providing the customized and easy-to-use templates. Him and his team frequently reviewed our documents and provided professional assistance to make appropriate enhancments as needed per USCIS standards. I have never experienced anyone as prompt professional towards his clients as he was. No matter, what time (business/after-business hours) I called him, received immediate & welcoming response. Michael kept me posted with status updates till I received Approval Notice from USCIS :)I am Glad MICHAEL represented me for my case. I WOULD RECCOMMEND MICHAEL TO ANYONE WHO WANTS SUCCESS IN E2 VISA APPROVAL AT THE VERY 1ST ATTEMPT.read more
ABIJIT AJI
01:40 25 Jun 18
I took a consulting session from Michael, and he was simply spectacular. I found him very knowledgeable about the whole L1 process and about the options available for individuals who are interested to go via this option for their immigration. He... clearly highlighted the challenges and opportunities regarding my case and pitfalls that need to be avoided. He took this call on a Sunday! I would recommend these guys for any of your L1 related work. Do try out the consulting session he offers so you get first hand view of them.read more
ניסים חסיד
03:29 19 Jun 18
I would highly recommend him, he responds timely and very polite. Michael explains everything in easy to understand terms and will go over anything you do not understand. My process was taken care of faster !than I had expected. Great person to work... withread more
Guru Kalle
17:13 06 Jun 18
Mr. Michael Ashoori is a great professional and immigration lawyer. Mr. Michael is knowledgable and advised me regarding my immigration situation. He was able to understand my case and he offered to contact my employer and help with my immigration... matter. He is very professional and persistent.read more
Matthew Khalili
01:06 04 Jan 18
Outstanding law firm. The attorney Michael Ashoori helped get a TN visa approval for me very smoothly. Michael was extremely attentive and offered considerable amount of his time to help me understand the process. He is not only extremely talented... and knowledge in the field of immigration, he is also a great work ethic and integrity .read more
Arleo Dordar
18:15 27 Dec 17
Michael is thorough, patient, and puts in extra time to make sure you get approved. He works purely for results. I have a great experience with Michael and would recommend everyone to work with him.
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Michael Ashoori, Esq.
U.S. Immigration Lawyer
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 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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