Legal Article Library: Immigration Law, Visa Information & Related Topics

Library Categories:

• EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
• O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
• P Visa Processing for Musical Groups and Athletes
• L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers
• H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
• EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
• F-1 Student Visa Special Report
• E-2 Visa for Entrepreneurs - Treaty Trader Investor Visa
• H-1B
• F-1
• Other Visa Categories
• General

EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card:

• San Francisco Lawyer Assists Hoteliers Obtain Green Cards through EB-5   
  Hotel developers can attain green card status via an EB-5 visa. Call to speak with a San Francisco green card lawyer for help in obtaining your green card.
• Why New Orleans Offers a Unique Opportunity for EB-5 Investors   
  As I am writing this, it has been nearly 6 years since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. I am happy to say that New Orleans has miraculously regained much o
• Making an EB-5 Investment? Here’s What You Should Know About Infrastructure-Based Regional Centers   
  As you know, all EB-5 investment requires that you invest in the American economy, and that the funds you invest must be, in some way, at risk. Although some of
• Interested in an EB-5 Visa? Be Sure to Investigate the Regional Center   
  Applying for an EB-5 Investor Visa is a high-stakes prospect. For many clients, they have not only put a large chunk of money on the line, but have also placed
• The Specific Challenges Faced By Chinese EB-5 Visa Petitioners and What You Can Do to Conquer Them   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know of no better, more secure path to permanent U.S. residency than the EB-5 investor
• Immigration Attorney Vaughan de Kirby explains: What to Expect During the EB-5 Regional Center Registration Process   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know of no better, more secure path to permanent U.S. residency than the EB-5 investor
• Overview: EB-5 Investor Based Green Card Petition   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know of no better, more secure path to permanent U.S. residency than the EB-5 investor
• How Investment Immigration Can Provide Your Family with Quality Educational Opportunities   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know of no better, more secure path to permanent U.S. residency than the EB-5 investor

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O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability:

• San Francisco Visa Attorney Details Advantages of O-Visas and P-Visas   
  Before you apply for an O or P visa, call an experienced San Francisco visa lawyer. We will determine which visa is best and take care of the paperwork.
• Skate like Wayne Gretzky? Obtain an O-1 Visa to Play in the U.S.   
  Wondering how foreign professional athletes are able to work in the U.S.? View this page for more information on the O-Visa.
• U.S. Visa Option for Models - The O Visa   
  Overview of the U.S. visa requirements for models wishing to enter the U.S. to work.
• Attorneys Vaughan de Kirby and Hendrik Pretorius explain: Evidence of Extraordinary Ability   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know For persons of extraordinary ability, the O-1 Visa provides a way for established
• New USCIS Policy Memo on O-1 Visas Offers Greater Opportunity   
  Good news for immigrants with extraordinary abilities! A new policy memo issued by the USCIS indicates increased flexibility and clarity in the regulations rega
• Immigration Attorney Vaughan de Kirby explains: How the O-1 Visa Offers Scientists and Researchers a Path to a Green Card   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know For persons of extraordinary ability, the O-1 Visa provides a way for established
• Immigration Visa Option: How Your Extraordinary Ability Can Allow You to Work and Live in the U.S.A.   
  Whatever your reasons may be for considering a move to the U.S.A., your extraordinary achievement in your field of endeavor, whether the arts, business, film, o
• O Visa Regulatory Language   
  Herein you will find selected redacted portions from the O visa regulatory immigration language which are useful to consider in gaining additional background in
• Introducing the O-1 Visa: A Path to Working in the U.S. and a Potential Green Card   
  The O visa provides a great opportunity to artists, entertainment professionals, business persons, and others, to work and get on a path to Permanent Residence.

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P Visa Processing for Musical Groups and Athletes:

• What Is A P-2 Reciprocal Exchange Visa? Find Out From A California Visa Lawyer.   
  A San Francisco visa expert explains what the P-2 reciprocal exchange visa is, who qualifies to apply, and what documentation you need to secure approval.
• A San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Discusses The P-1B Visa For Entertainers   
  A San Francisco non-immigration visa lawyer explains what a P-1B visa is, which performers qualify, and what evidence is needed to apply.
• A San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Explains The P-1A Visa For Foreign Athletes   
  Learn about the documents you need to acquire a P-1A visa for athletes, who qualifies for a P-1A visa, and whether or not you need a P-1A visa attorney.
• P-1 Visa Length of Potential Visa Issuance   
  Article providing the length of authorized stay for different P visa professions.

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L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers:

• San Francisco Lawyer Explains Why the L-1 Visa is Vital to U.S. Economy   
  Want to apply for an L-1 visa? Call a San Francisco L-visa lawyer if you’re an employer or an employee with questions about the L-1.
• The Blanket L-1 Visa: A Time-Saver for San Francisco L-1 Visa Seekers   
  Part of a company that frequently requires employees to transfer to the U.S. under an L-1 visa? View this page for more information on blanket visa status.
• L-1 Business Immigration: What are the Basic Requirements?   
  Whatever your reasons may be for considering a move to the U.S.A, your business may prove to be your ticket to make that idea a reality. This opportunity comes

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H-1 Temporary Worker Visa:

• California Immigration Lawyer Details Advantages of H-1 and L-1 Visas   
  It is critical for employers to know the nuances of L-1 and H-1 visas. Before applying, call our law office to speak with a California immigration lawyer.
• Building Your Case: Documentation for a San Francisco H-1 Visa   
  Interested in pursuing a San Francisco H-1 visa? View this page for information on the documentation that you should gather for the application.
• H-1B: Specialty Occupation Visa   
  The H-1B Visa is intended for persons in (1) specialty (professional) occupations (2) requiring either a Bachelors degree or its equivalent in working experien
• As a Model you May Qualify for an H-1B Visa   
  This article discussed the H1B visa requirements for a model seeking to enter the U.S. to work.

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EB-1 Extraordinary Ability:

• Are You Eligible for an EB-1(b) Visa? Ask a San Francisco Visa Lawyer   
  Are you an outstanding professor or researcher seeking to come to the United States? Call our office for assistance from an EB-1 San Francisco visa lawyer.
• A List of Required Documentation for the EB-1 Visa Application   
  Learn about the documentation, forms, and evidence required for an EB-1 visa for extraordinary ability, as explained by a California immigration attorney.
• EB-1 Visa Requirements: Proving Your Extraordinary Ability Through Documentation   
  To successfully apply for an EB-1 immigration visa, you must prove that you have an extraordinary ability and are well-known in your field. Learn More.

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F-1 Student Visa Special Report:

• What California F-1 Immigration Applicants Must Know About SEVIS Fee   
  California immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby remind F-1 applicants of SEVIS fee; call to speak with an attorney about the process.
• California Immigration Attorney’s Steps from F-1 to Green Card   
  If you hold an F-1 visa, there are many steps to becoming a permanent resident. Call our office to speak with a California immigration attorney about your case.
• The Paper Chase: Documents Required for an F-1 Student Visa   
  Overwhelmed by the documentation called for in the F-1 student visa application? View this page for more information about studying in San Francisco on a visa.
• 10 Facts about Studying in California on an F-1 Student Visa   
  Interested in coming to California on a student visa? View this page for more information on the popular F-1 student visa.
• Employment with an International Organization during F-1 Visa Status   
  International students with F-1 student visa status may apply to work for an international organization related to their field of study while in school.
• Employment and the F-1 Student Visa: Optional Practical Training   
  After a year of study, international students with F-1 student visa status may engage in Optional Practical Training (OPT) directly related to their major.
• Employment And The F-1 Student Visa: Curricular Practical Training   
  Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows international students with F-1 student visa status to work off-campus at a job related to their field of study.
• Working & Studying in the United States: Employment and the F-1 Student Visa   
  While students with F-1 visa status may find employment in the United States, their options for where and how much they can work are limited.

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E-2 Visa for Entrepreneurs - Treaty Trader Investor Visa:

• What is Substantial Capital for E-2? Ask a San Francisco Visa Lawyer   
  Looking to apply for an E-2 visa? Visit this page and call the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby to speak with a San Francisco E-2 visa lawyer.

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H-1B:

• Transfer Your H-1B by Calling Our California Immigration Attorneys   
  Don’t be stuck in the same job under an H-1B. Our California immigration attorneys at the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby can help transfer your H-1B.

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F-1:

• Importance of Understanding Taxes for Working California F-1 Students   
  F-1 student seeking employment? Read this and call a San Francisco F-1 visa lawyer at the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby to learn about the tax consequences.

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Other Visa Categories:

• The Proposed EB-6 Startup Visa Explained By San Francisco Immigration Attorneys   
  Learn the details of the proposed startup EB-6 visa, which would allow foreigners with venture capital to start a business in the U.S. and pursue a green card.

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General:

• What Is the USCIS? US Citizenship & Immigration Services Information   
  San Francisco immigration lawyers provide their readers with general information regarding U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.
• Planning a wedding can be a stressful job at best but imagine trying to plan a wedding while residing in a foreign country! A U.S. citizen fiancé can bring his or her intended bride or groom into the United States by way of a K-1 visa.   
  Planning a wedding can be a stressful job at best but imagine trying to plan a wedding while residing in a foreign country! A U.S. citizen fiancé can bring his
• Adopting a foreign born child can be an emotional rollercoaster and a heavy financial burden but once the dreamed of child finally makes it into the new parent’s arms all the hardships involved in the process with melt away and it will all be worth the wait.   
  Adopting a foreign born child can be an emotional rollercoaster and a heavy financial burden but once the dreamed of child finally makes it into the new parent’
• In certain non-immigration status situations the INS Form I-864 is not required to be completed and signed a family member sponsoring a green card applicant. Below are some immigration situations where a Form I-864 is not required:   
  In certain non-immigration status situations the INS Form I-864 is not required to be completed and signed a family member sponsoring a green card applicant. B
• When asking a family member to sponsor your application for a green card the alien family member needs to fully understand the magnitude of the commitment he or she is asking her U.S. citizen or U.S. domicile family member to take on.   
  When asking a family member to sponsor your application for a green card the alien family member needs to fully understand the magnitude of the commitment he or
• Below are the main categories available for alien family members to connect with a U.S. citizen or green card holder family member in order to get a green card.   
  Below are the main categories available for alien family members to connect with a U.S. citizen or green card holder family member in order to get a green card
• in order to avoid unwanted deportation, the immigrating spouse and/or marital, minor child suffering abuse from a U.S. citizen spouse will need to take certain steps to protect their immigration interests.   
  in order to avoid unwanted deportation, the immigrating spouse and/or marital, minor child suffering abuse from a U.S. citizen spouse will need to take certain
• Minor children and parents will usually have about the same rights with the United States Department of Immigration.   
  Minor children and parents will usually have about the same rights with the United States Department of Immigration.
• Marrying a native born or naturalized U.S. citizen in a marriage of convenience in order to quickly obtain U.S. citizenship or to get a fast green card is a risky plan that could have significantly adverse results.   
  Marrying a native born or naturalized U.S. citizen in a marriage of convenience in order to quickly obtain U.S. citizenship or to get a fast green card is a ris
• In general, the immigration rights of the marital, minor children born to U.S. citizens or born to foreign national permanent resident immigrant parents are directly dependant on and affected by the respective rights of the U.S. citizen parent or the resident alien parent or parents.   
  In general, the immigration rights of the marital, minor children born to U.S. citizens or born to foreign national permanent resident immigrant parents are dir
• General Overview of the Labor Certification Process   
  A brief overview of the Labor Certification Process and why it is required in EB2 and EB3 green card case filings.
• In February of 2011 President Obama opened the closet door to reveal a major federal policy shift concerning the legal stance on same sex marriage. He directed the United States Justice Department to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act against citizen lawsuits challenging the act as unconstitutional.   
  In February of 2011 President Obama opened the closet door to reveal a major federal policy shift concerning the legal stance on same sex marriage. He directed
• Visa Stamp v. I-94   
  What is the difference bewteen an I-94 and a Visa?
• Asylum Law Guide - San Francisco Asylum Immigration Lawyers   
  Asylum Law Guide - An Overview of the Asylum Process - Asylum Immigration Lawyers - San Francisco
• Making a Difference in Our Community   
  Making a Difference in Our Community
• Understanding the Various Family-Based Immigration Green Card Categories   
  As an immigration attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years, I know of no better, more secure path to permanent U.S. residency than the EB-5 investor
• K Visa: Visa Options for Your Fiancé/Fiancée and Spouse Located Outside the U.S.   
  K Visa: Visa Options for Your Fiancé/Fiancée and Spouse Located Outside the U.S.There are two distinct types of immigration related K visas available to foreign
• Basic Hague Adoption Process   
  International Adoptions: International adoptions often involved complex immigration matters. Below pleased find some basic information related to the steps that
• J Visa   
  Below please find some basic information regarding the J-1 visa, particularly the Trainee Program criteria. Note that this article is only intended to provide b

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