EB1C Visa Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the EB1C Visa
The EB1C visa is a great option for managers and executives to transfer from a foreign company to a related US company. With an EB1C visa, a foreign worker can get a green card for themselves, their spouse, and their unmarried children under 21 years old.
In this guide, I’m going to discuss what you need to know about the EB1C visa.
If you have any questions, please email me directly at Michael@AshooriLaw.com. I'm the founding attorney at Ashoori Law and I would be happy to answer your questions.
Overview:
1. What is the EB1C Visa?
2. What are the Benefits of an EB1C Visa?
3. What are the EB1C Visa Requirements?
4. What Documents are Needed to Apply for an EB1C Visa?
5. What is the Process of Applying for an EB1C Visa?
6. Conclusion
1. What is the EB1C Visa?
The EB1C visa is an immigrant visa classification for multinational managers and executives. The EB1C visa allows a foreign company to transfer a manager or executive to a related US company. The US company does not need to get an approved Labor Certification to hire the foreign worker. Instead, the US company can simply hire the foreign worker through a job offer.
The US company must have been doing business for at least 1 year at the time the application for the EB1C visa is filed. Also, it is critical that the foreign worker’s job duties for the US company will be primarily managerial or executive in nature (I’ll discuss what this means down below).
The EB1C visa is very similar to the L1A visa, as both classifications require that the foreign worker come to the United States to work as a manager or executive. The definitions for manager and executive are essentially the same for the EB1C visa as they are for the L1A visa. However, the EB1C is evaluated more strictly. To get an EB1C visa, the US employer must file the EB1C petition on behalf of the foreign worker. The EB1C visa is not eligible for self-petition. The US employer is the petitioner and the foreign worker is the beneficiary.
The EB1C visa is an immigrant classification, so it qualifies the foreign worker, their spouse, and their children under 21 years old for a US green card.
Summary:
- The EB1C visa is an immigrant visa which allows a foreign company to transfer manager or executive to a related US company.
- The foreign worker must work primarily in a managerial or executive capacity for the US company.
- A successful EB1C visa beneficiary can get a green card for themselves, their spouse, and their children under 21 years old.
2. What are the Benefits of an EB1C Visa?
i. No Labor Certification Required
- Many employment-based visa classifications require a US employer to first get an approved Labor Certification. A Labor Certification demonstrates that the US company attempted to obtain a qualified US worker and was unable to do so.
- The Labor Certification process can be time consuming and tedious.
- The EB1C visa does not require an approved Labor Certification. Instead, the US company can forgo the Labor Certification process and directly hire a foreign worker through a job offer.
ii. The EB1C Visa is an Immigrant Visa Classification
- The EB1C visa is an immigrant visa classification. Successful beneficiaries can obtain a US green card (lawful permanent residency) for themselves, their spouse, and unmarried children under 21 years old.
- With a green card, you have the ability to travel in and out of the USA.
- You have work authorization to work in any lawful capacity in the USA.
- You have access to US schooling for yourself and your family.
3. What are the EB1C Visa Requirements?
In order to get an EB1C Visa, there are 5 main requirements:
- There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the US company.
- The visa beneficiary must have worked for the foreign employer for at least 1 continuous year during the preceding 3 years prior to filing the EB1C visa petition.
- The visa beneficiary must have worked for the foreign company in a managerial or executive capacity.
- The visa beneficiary must have a full-time job offer to work for the US company in a managerial or executive capacity.
- The US company must have been doing business for at least 1 year prior to filing the EB1C petition.
i. There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the US company.
The EB1C visa allows a foreign company to transfer a worker to a related United States company. There must be some type of qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the US company.
There are 3 types of relationships that are considered qualifying relationships:
- Parent/Subsidiary
- Branch Office
- Affiliate
Parent/Subsidiary
There are 4 types of Parent/Subsidiary relationships:
- One of the companies owns more than half of the other company and controls the company
- One of the companies own half of the other company and controls the company
- One of the companies owns 50% of a 50-50 joint venture and has equal control and veto power of the joint venture
- One of the companies owns less than half of the other company but has control over the company
Branch Office
- A branch office is the same company as the foreign company but operating in a different location
- To qualify for an EB1C visa, the branch office must be a US corporation and cannot be a foreign entity. This is different from the definition of branch office for an L1 visa, which requires the US office to be a foreign corporation operating in the US.
Affiliate
Companies are affiliates of each other if:
- They are subsidiary companies that are owned and controlled by the same parent company or individual
- OR if they are owned and controlled by the same group of people, who each own and control the same proportion of each company.
- Certain international accounting companies are also considered affiliates.
Final Notes of Qualifying Relationships
- The qualifying relationship must be in existence at the time the EB1C visa petition is filed. The relationship should ideally continue to exist until the beneficiary gets their EB1C visa.
- The US company (petitioner) cannot be a sole proprietorship.
- The petitioner cannot be a foreign company.
ii. The EB1C visa beneficiary must have worked for the foreign employer for at least 1 continuous year during the preceding 3 years prior to filing the EB1C visa petition.
To qualify for an EB1C visa, the beneficiary must have worked for the foreign company full-time for 1 continuous year, prior to filing the EB1C petition.
If the beneficiary is currently working for the US company that is filing the immigrant petition on their behalf, then they must have worked for the foreign company for 1 year within the preceding 3 years prior to beginning their work for the US company.
If the beneficiary is not already working for the US company that is filing the immigrant petition on their behalf, then they must have worked for the foreign company for 1 year within the 3 years preceding the date the EB1C petition is filed.
iii. The EB1C visa beneficiary must have worked for the foreign company in a managerial or executive capacity.
In order to qualify for an EB1C visa, the beneficiary must have worked for the foreign company in a managerial or executive capacity.
General Notes on Managerial and Executive Capacity:
- One of the most important requirements to get an EB1C visa has to do with the type of work you did for your foreign employer the type of work you will do for the US petitioner.
- The employment for the foreign company and the employment for the US company must be primarily in a managerial or executive capacity.
- The focus of USCIS is whether the beneficiary is engaged in day-to-day non-managerial activities of the business or whether they are managing those activities.
- The more it appears that the beneficiary is engaged in the day-to-day operations of the business, the less likely it is that USCIS will find that the beneficiary was primarily engaged in managerial or executive duties.
- USCIS often denies EB1C cases because the role of the prospective EB1C visa beneficiary is limited to just managing employees. This role is often referred to as a first-line supervisor and does not qualify for EB1C unless the employees that the beneficiary manages are professionals. Professional employees are employees that require at least a bachelors degree to perform their job.
- The smaller that a company is, the more likely it is that USCIS will find that the beneficiary handles the day-to-day operations of the business and that the beneficiaries responsibilities are not primarily managerial or executive in nature.
Managerial Capacity
There are 2 types of managers that qualify for an EB1C visa:
- Personnel Managers
- Function Managers
Personnel Managers
For personnel managers, managerial capacity means that the EB1C beneficiary primarily:
- Manages and controls the work of other supervisory, professional, or managerial employees
- Supervises and controls the work of other supervisory, professional, or managerial employees
- Possesses the authority to hire and fire or recommend those types of personnel actions for the employees they directly supervise
- AND exercises discretion over the day-to-day operations of the activity or function that they have authority over. [8 CFR Section 204.5]
Function Managers
For function managers, managerial capacity means that the EB1C beneficiary primarily:
- Manages the organization, or a department, subdivision, function, or component of the organization
- Manages an essential function within the organization, or a department or subdivision of the organization
- Functions at a senior level within the organizational hierarchy or with respect to the function managed
- AND exercised discretion over the day-to-day operations of the activity or function that they have authority over. [8 CFR Section 204.5]
Executive Capacity
Executive capacity means that the beneficiary primarily:
- Directs that management of the organization or a major component or function of the organization
- Establishes the goals and policies of the organization, component, or function
- Exercises wide latitude in decision-making
- AND receives only general supervision or direction. [8 CFR Section 204.5]
iv. The EB1C visa beneficiary must have a full-time job offer to work for the US company in a managerial or executive capacity.
To qualify for an EB1C visa, the beneficiary must be coming to the USA to work for the US company in a managerial or executive capacity.
The US company must give the beneficiary a job offer. The US company will file the immigrant petition for the benefit of the foreign worker. The US company is the petitioner and the foreign worker is the beneficiary.
The general notes on managerial and executive capacity, stated above, as well as the definitions for managerial and executive capacity apply to this section as well.
v. The US company must have been doing business for at least 1 year prior to filing the EB1C petition.
In order to qualify for an EB1C visa, the US company that the beneficiary will work for must have been doing business for at least 1 year at the time the EB1C petition is filed.
Doing business means the “regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods and/or services.” [8 CFR Section 204.5]
It is not enough that there is a US office in existence. It must be actively conducting business for at least 1 year to qualify for EB1C.
4. What Documents are Needed to Apply for an EB1C Visa?
The documents that are submitted with an EB1C petition are extremely important to getting your case approved. The specific documents you will need to provide depend on your particular case. I highly recommend that you discuss the specifics of your case with a qualified immigration lawyer. If you have any questions about which documents to include in your EB1C petition, email me at Michael@AshooriLaw.com.
With that disclaimer, here is a general list of some of the documents you should include with your EB1C visa petition:
- Signed statements from authorized representatives of the US company and foreign company explaining the qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the US company.
- Tax returns for both the US company and the foreign company.
- Records of stock ownership for both the US company and the foreign company.
- Articles of incorporation for both the US company and the foreign company.
- By-laws for both the US company and the foreign company.
- To prove that the business has been operating for 1 year you should submit the US company's business license, lease agreement for business office, state and federal tax returns, W-2’s for employees, business pamphlets and other promotional material.
- Detailed organizational charts for both the US company and the foreign company.
- Signed statements from authorized representatives of the US company and foreign company clearly explaining the foreign workers job description and daily duties with percentages of time spent on each task.
5. What is the Process of Applying for an EB1C Visa?
i. Step 1: Hire an Immigration Lawyer
The first step in applying for an EB1C visa is to hire a qualified immigration lawyer. Your immigration lawyer will analyze the specific details of your case and provide you with a plan for how to proceed.
Your immigration lawyer will also provide you with a detailed list of documents needed to file your EB1C petition. Your job will be to collect these documents and provide them to your immigration lawyer so that they can prepare and submit your immigrant petition.
ii.Step 2: File Form I-140
The Form I-140 is also called the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. This is the initial form that your immigration lawyer will file on your behalf. The US company is listed as the Petitioner and the foreign worker is listed as the beneficiary.
Your immigration lawyer will also submit all supporting documents, including organization charts, tax records, signed statements, etc. along with the Form I-140.
iii. Step 3: Adjustment of Status or Visa Processing
The next step will depend on the EB1C visa beneficiary’s particular circumstances. There are 2 separate options for how to proceed:
- Adjustment of Status
- Visa Processing
Adjustment of Status
- The adjustment of status is the process of going from non-immigrant status to immigrant status.
- An adjustment of status is an option available to certain non-immigrants who are lawfully present in the United States in a non-immigrant status. For example, if you lawfully present in the United States in L1 status, then you may be eligible for an adjustment of status.
- In order to do an adjustment of status, your immigration lawyer will file a Form I-485. The Form I-485 is also called the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
- In certain cases, you may be able to file your adjustment of status application concurrently with your Form I-140. You are typically granted work authorization within 90 days of filing your adjustment of status application.
Visa Processing
- If you are not lawfully present in the USA, then you will likely go through visa processing. Visa processing, also referred to as consular processing, is the process of getting a visa at a US Consulate abroad.
- In order to do visa processing, you will file a Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application) with the appropriate US consulate. Once your DS-260 is processed, you will schedule and attend a visa interview. Upon successful completion of your visa interview, you should get an EB1C visa.
6. Conclusion
The EB1C visa is a powerful option for foreign businesses to transfer a manager or executive to a related US company. With an EB1C visa, the foreign worker can qualify for a US green card to live and work in the United States.
In order to get an EB1C visa approved, it is extremely important to make sure that you satisfy all of the EB1C visa requirements. The EB1C classification is processed more strictly than the L1 visa, because it is an immigrant classification and qualifies for a green card.
If you need help applying for an EB1C visa, or if you have any questions about this guide, please email me at Michael@AshooriLaw.com.
I’m Michael Ashoori, Esq. and I’m a US immigration lawyer based in Los Angeles, California. My legal practice is focused on helping professionals and entrepreneurs get visas to the United States and I would be happy to help you as well.
Resources:
- Business Immigration: Law & Practice, 2ND ED. Vol. 2: Chapter 3 - The Immigrant Visa Petition
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First of all, let me tell you why you should take my review seriously. I've lived in the US for almost 14 years, and I've always kept my visa status current. So, in the past 14 years, I worked with 4 immigration law firms. I've also met, exchanged... emails, and/or talked with countless other immigration attorneys and lawyers. So, I have A LOT of experience with immigration attorneys (by the way, you should also know that there is a difference between an attorney and a lawyer. You'd want an attorney if possible). And 3 out of the 4 firms who actually worked on my case(s) were excellent (that's why my visa status is still current… obviously haha). I don't want to talk about the one (out of the 4 firms) because that one was bad (thank god, he didn't end up working on my case). I only want to talk about the good ones, and in this case, it's Ashoori Law firm. And I'd like to tell you that, if you're looking for an immigration attorney and/or an immigration law firm, look no further! You have found it! You don't even need to read the rest of my review. Just go, sign the contract, and start working with them now, period!Okay, so you've decided to read further down the line? Fine. Here is why you should choose Ashoori Law. I'm a small business owner, so I know a thing or two about how a group of people get things going and get things done. And in order for something to go right, a lot of other things have to work right as well. Your dinner tastes good? The person(s) who cooked it must have done it right. And so does the farmer who helped grow the veggies you’re having now. Similarly, Ashoori Law must be doing a lot of things right because they just got my visa extended in 14 days! How great is that!?In addition, I’d really like to talk about the one attorney at Ashoori Law who worked on my case and got my visa extended. Her name is Lahaina Araneta (I also want to mention her paralegal, Daniel Chausow, who also did a great job on my visa extension. Moreover, there may be other people at Ashoori Law who helped with my case that I don’t know about). In short, Lahaina is one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever met. She is smart, thorough, resourceful, and positive. She is a genuinely good person who actually cares about immigrants and understands the hardships immigrants go through (let’s face it. The system is stacked against immigrants in every possible way, so having an excellent immigration attorney who truly cares about immigrants is crucial). She always answers my emails within 24 hours if not immediately. She is resourceful, and she has ideas. She knows how to present a case and get positive results (I mean… you may have a good case, but you still need to present it in a good way to get the result(s) you want). And like I said, if something works right, a lot of other things must be working right as well.Okay, I’ll stop here for now (I’ll update my review and write even more as time goes on). In short, just go and work with Ashoori Law. You’ll be glad that you did. Thank you!read more
eddie lavian
21:58 16 Oct 20
MR Ashoori was amazing!!help a lot with the case. Thank you
highland cell24connect
18:45 12 Oct 20
I give an excellent 5 star review to Michael Ashoori law firm and his team especially Lahaina Araneta for their excellent service for E-2 approval. The whole team is very professional and detail oriented and they provide response very promptly.... Along with being compassionate towards their clients, they provide amazing legal advice on immigration matters which helps clients get approval in quickest time possible. Hats off and highly recommend to others !!read more
Life Mizrahi
19:30 08 Oct 20
I would like to thank Michael Ashoori and his wonderful team!We had a very complicated immigration situation that he and his team were able to clear up and accomplish our goals.The price was very reasonable and The timing was excellent.Thank... you for all of the wonderful work.read more
chaya mizrahi
19:17 08 Oct 20
We had a very difficult situation with our legal immigration status and thanks to Michael and his Wonderful team they were able to fix everything within a reasonable amount of time and for a decent price.We highly recommend this team of attorneys... for all of your Immigration needs and beyond.read more
Bhavna G
21:10 29 Sep 20
Phenomenal service! Rapid response and attention to detail. The team were extremely diligent with the entire process and kept me up to date through the process! We had lots of hiccups with USCIS and CoVid causing multiple delays. I was extremely... impressed by Lahaina and her team. Right until the very end they messaged me, shared updates and provided guidance on next steps. Phenomenal service and. I’ll definitely be using them again. Thank you to the entire team at Ashoori law! I couldn’t have gotten through this process without you!!I highly recommend for all your immigration legal needs!!! Thank you so much!read more
Gene Boekhoudt
02:22 29 Sep 20
Lahaina Araneta of ASHOORI LAW was instrumental in assisting me to get my E2 Visa. The service was always on point and result driven. I was always well informed and prepared for my Interview.I highly recommend using the service of ASHOORI LAW.
Umesh Joshi
20:49 26 Sep 20
It was very nice experience and really helpful for all kind of services
Dmitry Bak
23:46 13 Sep 20
Michael helped us a lot preparing and sending all the needed documents to USCIS. We were very squeezed in time, and I even had to drive from SF to LA to deliver the originals in person, quicker than USPS or Fedex could do, to save one day. Michael... met me in his office at night time, so kind! During the entire period, Michael's team kept us informed about every single step they did, and finally we got all the needed approvals from USCIS. I highly recommend Michael, his company is a great example of how an ideal lawyer/attorney should work.read more
Freuet Solutions LLC
22:49 08 Sep 20
Mike reached out to me personally and gave a good and detail explanation of possible options to take in my case.I recommend you reach out to him with your immigration matters.
Ha Ka
17:48 02 Sep 20
I can only recommend Michael Ashoori for all your immigration needs and inquiries . Very proffessional. Thanks to Michael Ashoori and all his team. I will be back soon again!
Tarek
11:57 02 Sep 20
Started working with Michael Ashoori firm around march this year during the pandemic, but despite these difficult times they guided me step by step and they were always there when ever i had a question or clarification.Lahaina was great, very... professional immigration attorney and of very help through out all the process.She guided me all the way till i got my L1 visa approved.They have this portal system while they post in details every single document needed to ensure the success of the petition. I just had to collect all these documents, upload them on the portal and then they take it from there, they prepared everything and filled up the petition. Their job doesn’t stop here since most of the petitions gets an RFE from USCIS, so they continue by preparing whats needed and resubmit again till i got the reply that my petition was approved.Over all, Michael and his team are very professional and they really know what they are doing and they stay updated with all the recent laws and regulations going on. Highly recommendedread more
Ahmed Gaber
21:44 03 Aug 20
Good office because he offer free consultation
Vj M
03:58 14 Jul 20
Mike and his team helped me with E2. They were very patient and professional throughout the process which got significantly delayed due to Covid. The attorney assigned to me was very knowledgeable and available to advise even at a short notice.... Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and would highly recommend Ashoori Law. Looking forward to working together again in the near future.read more
Gustavo Mas
18:03 07 Jul 20
My experience with Michael is remarkable, he is very professional and has profound knowledge in immigration laws, he made me feel like I was with the right lawyer, so rest assure, if you decide to work with him, you are very likely to be successful... at your case.read more
Allen Pourkhomami
18:58 25 Jun 20
Great institutions like Ashoori law firm are made by great people, and there are no finer individuals than those who dedicated themselves to assist clients with different cases like mine. “HONEST & EMPATHETIC” are the words that come to mind when I... think of Lahaina and the rest of her amazing team! Highly professional and experienced immigration attorney who provided excellent service, demonstrating personal attention to all details of your cases. They show compassion by studying clients' stories.They certainly know the immigration process and help you fully prepare for the case and interview. They are always making sure that the whole process goes very smooth. I especially want to thank “Lahaina Araneta” attorney & Michael Ashoori. If you are a really nervous client like me, these people are always super patient and kind with you. If anyone is looking for immigration help, “Ashoori law firm” should be your very first choice for sure because they can really get things done!Working with Lahaina Araneta was absolutely great. She helped me through my entire journey without any hesitations. I always got answers whenever I had questions. I will definitely work with “HER” again on my next journey. She helped me a lot from the beginning of my case (naturalization case). She is attentive to details and very informative. She also quickly responded to my questions about my status. I can't say enough about her. I was completely dazzled by her communication skills and courage in communications with the USCIS office. I am blown away by her integrity and all the hard work she has done on my behalf. I will always be grateful for all of her efforts. Lahaina I just want to thank you for the excellent work you did as my immigration attorney. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for all the cares and concerns you have shown me, and for working tirelessly. if it weren’t for your analytical skills and knowledge, the matter wouldn’t have been settled by now. I knew you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me. Having an experienced attorney like you on my side was a good sign that I was walking into the right path to win the case. Thank you Lahaina for your support during my N-400 application process, and for helping me to get the desired outcome. You don't know how much your passion impacts the lives of others.read more
Sandie Galloway
18:41 10 Jun 20
Lahaina was one of 4 lawyers that I had an Initial consult with. She was the only one who took the time to truly understand my case. She was patient with me and very responsive. The most important thing is she was the only lawyer who believed in me.... She has world class professionalism. We successfully got my visa and I couldn’t have done it without her. Will never use another law firm. Highly recommend. She truly cares about her clients and goes the extra mile.read more
Rw Right
17:39 06 Jun 20
Look no further. There are solid reasons why they get straight 5 stars in this review.They work as a (great) team and everyone is very knowledgeable and reliable. Micheal posts timely insightful topics on Youtube, in addition to answering all of... your personal questions quickly and responsively.read more
Morne Begemann
09:10 03 Jun 20
We recently needed the assistance of a law firm and due to the fact that we had limited time available to submit our application, many of the law firms that we contacted were not able to assist us. We then came in contact with Michael from Ashoori... Law. Not only did they assist us with our application, they also provided us with efficient, professional service. They really went out of their way to make sure that we meet the deadline and provided us with regular updates on the process. What a wonderful and stress free experience! I would definitely recommend Ashoori Law’s services to any potential clients.read more
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00:03 16 May 20
Very helpful expert in immigration he help me out in temporary passporthighly recommended
Jackson Lee
02:08 15 May 20
Ashoori and Lahaina are very professional and detail. They responded to my questions with terms that I can understand without any hidden agenda.I wish I hired them when I first applying my E2. They are the lowest in fees and most professional... immigration lawyer that I had encounter. We go through all the process through phone and email without meeting in person and I got my E2 renewal approved.Way better then any immigration lawyer that I had meet in person in NYC.Will definitely stick with them and recommend them to all my friends and family.read more
Paula T. Lança de Lima
19:27 08 May 20
Michael was amazing!! He gave his full support all the way through with my process and he would always update me and guide me when necessary. Extremely satisfied with his work. (real client)
persia falcon
21:00 05 May 20
Michael and his team were experienced, responsive, knowledgeable, and honest. I would recommend them to my friends.
Vergel Cornelio
02:15 02 May 20
Michael's law firm is compose of professionals who are working more than the sake of their clients. They care on their clients with their situation and help without limitation. They attend to all questions timely and return with immediate solutions... to secure all will be resolved and all worries were eased. I highly recommend and refer this firm to all related US re-entry and immigration concerns.read more
Brandon Kim
09:17 01 May 20
Utilizing the services of Ashoori Law has been a pleasure and an outstanding experience. I highly recommend Ashoori Law to anyone who needs immigration assistance. With the help of Ashoori Law my spouse and I were able to get our immigration... documents seamlessly and without no issues. Ashoori Law is very customer oriented and from Day 1 is always available for you if you have any questions or concerns. Going forward, my spouse and I definitely plan to use Ashoori Law for future immigration services.read more
Divina Chingcuanco
01:33 29 Apr 20
Michael Ashoori is reliable and responds to inquiries with very short waiting time. His law firm handled my travel document efficiently even if it was within a very narrow window. He has kindly mailed my travel document in the most expeditious way... possible. I will definitely engage his services again if I need this type of legal service.read more
Jerome Berniere
00:04 25 Apr 20
Michael and his team are great! I had them recommended to me by my community who used them. Starting from an initial consultation, to working on the paperwork, to submitting to USCIS, everything as been smooth without any issue. In addition, they... answered all the question we had - SUPER fast - or whenever we called them they were very responsive.read more
Richard Norton
03:17 24 Apr 20
I recently employed the services of Michael Ashoori and Ashoori Law to help with the lodging of a Re Entry Visa for my wife and myself. I am delighted with the result and the expediency with which Asoori Law handled our application.We now have... approval of our visas and couldn't be happier. One of the stand out aspects of dealing with Ashoori was the fact that I could tel or email Michael at any-time and would always receive a prompt response by return email. This personal connection with the company during the process made me feel I was dealing with a friend and that I could reach out to at any time I had a question, rather than being treated as another client. I can in all confidence recommend Ashoori Law for Immigration matters due to this wonderful experience and the way my application was handled. Sincerely. Richard and Judy Norton.read more
Beth Jinks
22:17 23 Apr 20
Ashoori Law handled my green card travel document renewal application professionally and got results faster than I anticipated. Their preliminary phone advice saved my family from unnecessary Transpacific travel, and their subsequent paperwork... management and guidance made the process much less daunting. Ashoori understand the nuances of a changing USA immigration system, and I highly recommend retaining them to navigate it with you. I've tackled similar paperwork alone before, but after this experience I'll be working with Ashoori again in the future.read more
Kuldeep Kaur
17:42 10 Apr 20
I had question about eb1 process and my alternatives to stay along with priority date timelines ie options to move over to another visa type like h1, to continue waiting for green card processing, all of my questions are very well taken by the... immigration consultant ( Karla Samayoa) , she has very strong hold on the processes and options available to candidates, i would certainly recommend her for immigration consulting on l1a visa and eb1 visa and green card application. I give her 5 startsThank youread more
Hansel Gonzalez
13:56 09 Apr 20
I reached out to Ashoori Law in order to obtain my US Re-Entry permit late last year. The whole team was friendly, knowledgeable and prompt to my many questions. Michael himself would answer any questions along the way after submission, which... assured me my case was important and on their radar. Having worked with various immigration lawyers in various countries I’ve worked at (6, so far), I know that is not always the case. I recommend to consider Ashoori Law for your US immigration needs, and I expect to reach out to them whenever I next need services in regards to US immigration.read more
ajay sharma
18:04 08 Apr 20
Michael and his team members are very professional and easy to work with. For my reentry permit application I was running bit tight on time but Michael helped all possible way to make the process smoother and faster.Their process of data... collection, fees etc are very streamlined and transparent.Michale was always approachable and very fast on his responses. He always made sure that I get the latest update immediately if their office heard anything about my case.In short, I highly recommend Michael and his team. You will enjoy working with them.read more
Tiyu Wang
14:27 18 Mar 20
Working with Michael was a pleasure from the beginning to the end. Through the experience of obtaining my re-entry permit, I got to witness first-hand his professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail.Some things that I really... appreciated:-Taking the time to work out the strategy for me, explaining the options I have and the solutions to potential situations that could arise.-Responding quickly and with well-thought out responses, when I emailed him with questions.-Being very meticulous (him as well as his staff) in ensuring the that logistics of my application were executed expediently and carefully.My case was not a big one, yet Michael behaved as if it were a big case. For that he certainly has earned my return business for immigration cases in the future, and I heartily recommend his services to anyone looking for a truly exceptional immigration lawyer.read more
Nello Trops
13:26 12 Mar 20
I have retained Ashoori Law for my immigration needs, I did work with a previous immigration attorney as well this is what I can say. The amount of information Ashoori Law provides to the general public by maintaining newsletters, blogs etc... sold... me, Ashhori Law takes the time to inform the general public and educate the general public who is interested in immigrated to the US that is of great value. After hiring Ashhori Law the process was smooth and clear, the response times are optimal. They are honest and are not just sitting around trying to make a quick buck when there's no hope. They truly advise you properly and are very transparent as well, no hidden fees. They were successful in filling my immigration needs and hands down I can recommend them to all my friends and contacts. Michael and Lahaina are professionals, they respond quickly and inform you quickly of any changes if any. I will definitely use them again in the near future. Thank youread more
emma Daniels
02:18 06 Mar 20
Karla was Very friendly to chat with and helpful
James Corcoran
14:38 05 Mar 20
I posting this for my wife in China VPN not workingI am so impressed by Mr. Michael Ashoori and will not hesitate to recommend him to you as one of the best immigration attorneys!!!For my case, I had an urgent timeline to apply for a re-entry... permit. To make it more complicated, I had multiple international travel plans during the application period. I reached out to quite a few attorneys for assistances. They either turned me down directly due to the time constrain or did not reply at all. On the contrary, Michael assured the feasibility of such an application during the first teleconference. Just as what he told me, all worked out perfectly under his coordination.To me, the following sets Mr. Michael Ashoori and his team apart from most of his peers:1) He is not only knowledge of the immigration laws and regulations but also highly familiar of the immigration authorities’ operation details. This is extremely critical to an urgent case since every step matters.2) He has the right AI system setup to monitor the daily workflows and handle the repetition workloads. Therefore, his team can focus on the key variables and client interactions efficiently.3) His fee is very reasonable and competitive.4) He cares about his clients as a friend. That is precious in a business world.You are in good hands if you pick Mr. Michael Ashoori and his team!read more
Humayun Tariq
08:09 05 Mar 20
I applied for the re- entry permit with Micheal Ashoori. I can say without a doubt, Micheal is the most helpful lawyer I have found there. What I love about Micheal is that he is really accessible to anyone, unlike other lawyers. He is always... available for a consultation call and clears out the queries patiently. He gives the best advice suited to the situation which has really helped me out with my planning.When I decided to apply for my re- entry permit with Micheal, he assisted me throughout the process. I just had to mail him the signed copy of the application and rest was handled by him and his team.Also, his team members, specifically Lahaina Araneta, are a joy to work with. They have been very responsive on e-mail even if it is late at night.Micheal, along with his team members, is very polite and never rushes an answer.I would definitely recommend everyone to work with Micheal if they need legal assistance in delicate matters such as immigration. He is the best you can get out there in terms of being responsible, responsive and accessible.read more
Sriram Akella
06:07 27 Feb 20
Worked with Micheal for applying reentry permits for my wife and myself. He prepared all the paper work and was ready so that we could file the day we landed in US. Very Friendly and answered all my questions with patience.Would definitely... recommend him for any immigration related work.read more
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 hundreds of people from all over the world with their immigration needs. I’m very passionate, hard-working, and committed to my clients.
Got a question? Send me an email.