Ashoori Law Archives

International Entrepreneur Parole Program Explained

Have you dreamed of managing your own startup company in the US? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll review the program requirements and benefits and explain how someone can extend their stay in the US under the International Entrepreneur Parole Program.

USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Period for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants

When you apply for adjustment of status you may also apply for employment authorization so you can work in the United States while you are waiting on your adjustment application. Now, for certain adjustment of status applicants, USCIS will be granting an initial period of…

EB5 Visa Minimum Investment Amount Lowered to $500,000

In order to understand how groundbreaking this news is, it’s important that you know some of the background information about the EB5 visa. The EB5 investor visa is a green card option for investors and entrepreneurs. Essentially, through the EB5 visa, someone can…

7 Visa and Green Card Options for Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Business Professionals

If you’re an investor or entrepreneur, and you are considering ways to get a visa or green card to the United States, this article is for you. We are going to talk about 7 options for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals to obtain immigration benefits to the U.S.

L1B Visa To Green Card

The L1B visa was designed to allow certain foreign workers to transfer to the United States and to work as a specialized knowledge worker for their employer. Yet the L1B visa is a non-immigrant visa. It is temporary and does not directly lead to a green card. However, some options remain available for L1B visa holders looking to secure permanent residency in…

Is It Hard To Get An E2 Visa?

The E2 visa is an excellent option for investors and entrepreneurs looking to come to the United States to direct and develop their business. Our law firm is especially well-versed in these types of cases. We have had the opportunity to work with investors and entrepreneurs from across the world in these matters. However, clients may…

4 Benefits Getting U.S. Citizenship

Let’s talk about some of the benefits of becoming a United States citizen. Many people are confused about the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen versus remaining a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder), so we hope that we can clear up some of these differences. In this article, we will cover four benefits of getting U.S. citizenship.

Why Should I Apply for U.S. Citizenship? Green Card Vs. Citizenship

What is the difference between having a green card and having citizenship? Well, there are a number of differences that we will explore in this article, including a list of the various rights that green card holders may not have compared to citizens. To begin, let us discuss the main differences between a green card and citizenship. When you have a green card…