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EB1C Visa Cost

EB-1C visa is one of the most popular options, especially for senior-level executives coming from heavily backlogged countries. EB-1C visa is typically reserved for the multinational managers and executives of multinational companies that have an office in the US. To qualify for…

Is there a Visa to Operate Your Own Business in the US?

Can you get a visa to operate your own business in the United States, like a restaurant, café, or other business? The answer is ‘yes.’ There is a special visa called the E2 visa that allows somebody to operate their own business in the U.S. The E2 visa requires you to invest a substantial…

Immigration Options for People with High-Skill or Extraordinary Ability

If you are reading this article, it means that you’re interested in immigration options for somebody who has high skills or extraordinary abilities in their particular field. Also, you are probably wondering about the different immigration options available for you to come to…

Immigration Update: USCIS Strategy to Promote Naturalization

Back in February of 2021, very shortly after taking office, President Biden signed several executive orders. One of those executive orders had the specific objective of promoting naturalization. In response to that executive order, USCIS has developed an “Interagency Strategy…

Family-Based Green Card Process

Family-based green cards are a way for US permanent residents and US citizens to bring their family members to the United States. It aids in reuniting families who are separated following the immigration of one family member. Immediate relatives of US citizens (spouses, unmarried…

Marriage Green Card vs Fiancé(e) Visa

The decision to apply for a marriage-based visa or a fiancé(e)visa is different with every couple. There are many different things they should consider in making a decision. One consideration is where the couple wants to marry. Another consideration is where the couple…

EB5 Visa Updates: New Bill Introduced + Unsecured Loans

To start off, it would be helpful to provide a brief overview on what the EB5 visa is, and how it works. The EB5 visa is an “investor visa.” Through the EB5 visa, someone can invest in a United States business and, based on that investment, they can potentially qualify for a…

E2 Visa Case Study: How 2 of Our Clients Got Approved

The E2 visa is an investment-based, nonimmigrant visa. This visa allows somebody to invest in a U.S. business (by either starting a new business or purchasing an existing business), and based on that investment, the person can obtain the legal status to live in the U.S. and…