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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
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EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- San Francisco Lawyer Explains How EB-5 Visa Program Helps US Economy
- EB-5 Program Offers Faster Green Card, Reports The Economic Times in Bangalore
- EB-5 Program Growing in Colorado, says Denver Post
O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
- Can California O Visa Athletes Accept Jobs Outside their Sport?
- How to Prove You Have Extraordinary Ability in Business for the O-1 Visa
- Introducing the O-1 Visa: A Path to a Green Card for Scientists or Researchers
L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers
- The Paper Trail: San Francisco L-1 Visa for Intra-Company Transfers
- San Francisco L-1 Blanket Visa: What are the Requirements?
H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
- California Immigration Law Firm Explains Increase in H-1Bs to Indians
- H-1B Visa Delays Mean IT Project Delays in the United States
- Mayor Bloomberg Speaks Out For Immigration Visa Reform
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
F-1 Student Visa Special Report
- CA Immigration Lawyer Believes Cap Gap is Important for F-1 Students
- 5 Things to Know about Entering California on an F-1 Student Visa
- Taking a Break from California School: What Happens to the F-1 Visa?
EB-5
- What’s the Easiest Route to a Green Card? Comparing the Extraordinary/Exceptional Ability Visas and the EB5 Visa
- The First Five Steps of the EB-5 Application Process
- The Final Steps in the EB-5 Application Process
L-1
F-1
E-1/H-1
General
News
- USCIS Allows New Bundling Procedure to Speed Up Visa ProcessPosted on 1/13/2012
- USCIS Reaches Cap for Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B VisasPosted on 1/10/2012
- Upcoming Supreme Court Case Detailed by California Immigration LawyerPosted on 12/31/2011
- California Company Attempts to Circumvent H-1 Visa LawsPosted on 12/24/2011
- California Woman Arrested on Charges of Student Visa FraudPosted on 12/22/2011
- California Men Mistakenly Arrested Through Federal Immigration ProgramPosted on 12/20/2011
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EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- San Francisco Lawyer Assists Hoteliers Obtain Green Cards through EB-5
- Why New Orleans Offers a Unique Opportunity for EB-5 Investors
- Making an EB-5 Investment? Here’s What You Should Know About Infrastructure-Based Regional Centers
O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
- San Francisco Visa Attorney Details Advantages of O-Visas and P-Visas
- Skate like Wayne Gretzky? Obtain an O-1 Visa to Play in the U.S.
- U.S. Visa Option for Models - The O Visa
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 Immigration Lawyer Discusses The P-1B Visa For Entertainers
- A San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Explains The P-1A Visa For Foreign Athletes
L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers
- The Blanket L-1 Visa: A Time-Saver for San Francisco L-1 Visa Seekers
- L-1 Business Immigration: What are the Basic Requirements?
H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
- California Immigration Lawyer Details Advantages of H-1 and L-1 Visas
- Building Your Case: Documentation for a San Francisco H-1 Visa
- H-1B: Specialty Occupation Visa
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
- A List of Required Documentation for the EB-1 Visa Application
- EB-1 Visa Requirements: Proving Your Extraordinary Ability Through Documentation
F-1 Student Visa Special Report
- California Immigration Attorney’s Steps from F-1 to Green Card
- The Paper Chase: Documents Required for an F-1 Student Visa
- 10 Facts about Studying in California on an F-1 Student Visa
Other Visa Categories
General
- What Is the USCIS? US Citizenship & Immigration Services Information
- 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.
- 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.
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- EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- San Francisco Lawyer Explains How EB-5 Visa Program Helps US Economy
- EB-5 Program Offers Faster Green Card, Reports The Economic Times in Bangalore
- EB-5 Program Growing in Colorado, says Denver Post
- USCIS Begins Enhancements to EB-5 Program
- US Senators: Give Residence Visas to Foreigners Who Buy Homes
- USCIS Director Announces “Entrepreneurs In Residence” Program
- Congressional Judiciary Committee Says EB-5 Investor Visa Program “Key to Creating American Jobs”
- Baltimore Sun Supports Involvement of EB-5 Investors in Maryland
- San Francisco Bay Area EB-5 Regional Center Project Appoints Ginny Fang of ChinaSF as CEO
- EB-5 Investors Can Help Turn Around Michigan’s Economy, Says Governor
- USCIS Announces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative
- Financial Groups Support Making EB-5 a Permanent Program
- USCIS Celebrates Citizenship Day by Inducting 27,000 New Citizens
- Two Hurdles Ahead for the New Startup Visa Bill
- EB-5 Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting To Be Held September 15
- Understanding The New U.S. Immigration Policy Changes
- EB-5 Investor Visa Statistics From The Last 18 Months
- How EB-5 Investors Are Helping to Rebuild New Orleans While Getting Their Green Cards
- The Pros and Cons of Infrastructure-Based Regional Centers for EB-5 Investors
- The Importance of Investigating EB-5 Regional Centers When You Consider an EB-5 Visa
- EB-5 Petitioners from China: Special Challenges and How to Overcome Them
- Investing in an EB-5 Regional Center: A Brief Overview
- H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
- California Immigration Law Firm Explains Increase in H-1Bs to Indians
- H-1B Visa Delays Mean IT Project Delays in the United States
- Mayor Bloomberg Speaks Out For Immigration Visa Reform
- Mitt Romney: We Need to Raise the Ceiling on H-1B Visas
- President's Council: Highly Skilled Immigrants Could Be Key In US Job Creation
- Is 9/11 A Shadow Over Much-Needed Immigration Reforms?
- EB-5
- What’s the Easiest Route to a Green Card? Comparing the Extraordinary/Exceptional Ability Visas and the EB5 Visa
- The First Five Steps of the EB-5 Application Process
- The Final Steps in the EB-5 Application Process
- A Brief History of the EB-5 Investor Visa Program
- CMB President on Why He Created an EB-5 Regional Center in California
- Why CMB is a Great Opportunity for Getting a Green Card Through Investment
- The Process of Getting Your Green Card Through Investment
- The EB5 Investment Visa’s Straightforward Application Process
- How to Get Your Green Card as Quickly as Possible with an EB-5 Visa
- How the Pilot Program Improved the EB-5 Program
- Immigration Attorney Explains: What is a Regional Center?
- Learn More About the EB-5 Visa Program
- Making Use of Educational Opportunities in the US Through Investment Immigration
- The EB-5 Investor Visa Offers a Chance to Live in Beautiful California
- How California’s Closed Military Bases Created Opportunity for EB-5 Investment Immigration
- How to Document the Source of Funds for Your EB-5 Visa Application
- How to Prove Your Identity When Applying for an EB-5 Visa
- General
- USCIS Asks for Stakeholder Contributions to a New Policy Memorandum for EB-5 Program
- Senators Introduce Bill to Let Immigrant Investors Purchase Real Estate and Get a Visa
- Canada Takes Notice as US Moves Towards Making EB-5 Pilot Program Permanent
- Maine Residents Are Applauding USCIS Approval of EB-5 Regional Center in Franklin County
- Registration Period Begins for 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery
- Recent Immigration Law Helps Widows Immigrate After Loss Of Spouse
- USCIS Announces Comprehensive Plan To Combat Immigration Services Scams
- 2012 United States Diversity Visa Results Released After Initial Bungle
- USCIS Will Launch Online Application & Account System
- San Francisco Immigration Attorney: Beware Of Green Card Scams!
- EB-2 Green Card Overview
Practice Areas
- 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
News
- USCIS Allows New Bundling Procedure to Speed Up Visa Process
- USCIS Reaches Cap for Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Visas
- Upcoming Supreme Court Case Detailed by California Immigration Lawyer
- California Company Attempts to Circumvent H-1 Visa Laws
- California Woman Arrested on Charges of Student Visa Fraud
- California Men Mistakenly Arrested Through Federal Immigration Program
- EB-5 Program Offers U.S. Opportunity to Compete with Canada’s Booming Real Estate Market
- EB-5 Investor Visa Program is Good News for Bay Area, Says San Francisco Examiner
- Education and Health Care Opportunities Motivate Chinese to Emigrate Under EB-5 Visa, says BusinessWeek
- Visa Grants Up 24% for Skilled Indian Workers Wishing to Work in the US
- Republicans Submit Their Own Green Card Reform Bill to Congress
- United States Deports a Record Number of Immigrants This Year
- Four More Charged in California Federal Student Visa Fraud Case
- Pending Legislation: Buy a House and Gain Entry without Working Authorization
- California Receives Grants for Citizenship Preparation Programs
- U Visa Helps Foreign Abuse Victims In California
- Fewer Foreign Workers Securing H-1B Visas In 2011
- House Judiciary Committee Considers New Start-Up & EB-5 Investor Visa
- New Automated System Finds Immigrants Who Have Overstayed Visas
- State Department Probes Protests Related to J-1 Visa Program
- Joe Biden Discusses Visa Reform With Chinese Vice President
- San Francisco Immigration Judge Drops Gay Marriage Deportation Case
- House Judiciary Committee Votes To Abolish Diversity Visa Lottery
- Diversity Visa Lottery Computer Error Breaks Hearts
- Immigration Reforms Good News For Binational Gay Couples
- Obama Announces Use Of Prosecutorial Discretion For Illegal Immigrants
- Woman Receives Scam Email Regarding Diversity Immigration Visa Program
- U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Asks Obama To Reform Skilled Worker Visa Process
- Experts: Immigration Reform Should Encourage Foreign Entrepreneurs
- US Policy Shift Will Benefit Immigrant Entrepreneurs
- Current H1B Quota
- Obama Halts Deportation of Certain Young Persons
- Family Based Immigration News
- Obama, Deportation, and the DREAM Act
- I-9 Audits - Silicon Valley News Story
- Proposed Criminalization of Undocumented Persons Economically Irresponsible
- Senator Chuck Schumer Advocating Immigration Reform
- Obama Supporting Visas for Entrepreneurs?
- What U.S. Cities Can Learn from Canadian Arts Festivals - Chicago Tribune
- U.K. Musician O Visa Struggles
- New Jersey Immigration Court Administratively Closes Removal Proceedings for Same Sex Couples
- New Life for DREAMAct?
- MercuryNews EB-5 Story
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- EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- San Francisco Lawyer Assists Hoteliers Obtain Green Cards through EB-5
- Why New Orleans Offers a Unique Opportunity for EB-5 Investors
- Making an EB-5 Investment? Here’s What You Should Know About Infrastructure-Based Regional Centers
- Interested in an EB-5 Visa? Be Sure to Investigate the Regional Center
- The Specific Challenges Faced By Chinese EB-5 Visa Petitioners and What You Can Do to Conquer Them
- Immigration Attorney Vaughan de Kirby explains: What to Expect During the EB-5 Regional Center Registration Process
- Overview: EB-5 Investor Based Green Card Petition
- How Investment Immigration Can Provide Your Family with Quality Educational Opportunities
- O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
- San Francisco Visa Attorney Details Advantages of O-Visas and P-Visas
- Skate like Wayne Gretzky? Obtain an O-1 Visa to Play in the U.S.
- U.S. Visa Option for Models - The O Visa
- Attorneys Vaughan de Kirby and Hendrik Pretorius explain: Evidence of Extraordinary Ability
- New USCIS Policy Memo on O-1 Visas Offers Greater Opportunity
- Immigration Attorney Vaughan de Kirby explains: How the O-1 Visa Offers Scientists and Researchers a Path to a Green Card
- Immigration Visa Option: How Your Extraordinary Ability Can Allow You to Work and Live in the U.S.A.
- O Visa Regulatory Language
- Introducing the O-1 Visa: A Path to Working in the U.S. and a Potential Green Card
- F-1 Student Visa Special Report
- California Immigration Attorney’s Steps from F-1 to Green Card
- The Paper Chase: Documents Required for an F-1 Student Visa
- 10 Facts about Studying in California on an F-1 Student Visa
- Employment with an International Organization during F-1 Visa Status
- Employment and the F-1 Student Visa: Optional Practical Training
- Employment And The F-1 Student Visa: Curricular Practical Training
- Working & Studying in the United States: Employment and the F-1 Student Visa
- General
- What Is the USCIS? US Citizenship & Immigration Services Information
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- General Overview of the Labor Certification Process
- 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.
- Visa Stamp v. I-94
- Asylum Law Guide - San Francisco Asylum Immigration Lawyers
- Making a Difference in Our Community
- Understanding the Various Family-Based Immigration Green Card Categories
- K Visa: Visa Options for Your Fiancé/Fiancée and Spouse Located Outside the U.S.
- Basic Hague Adoption Process
- J Visa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- Is the location of the regional center relevant for the EB-5 visa program, and how can a California immigration attorney help?
- Are there different types of regional centers or are they basically all the same?
- What should I look for in a regional center when I am choosing where to invest?
- I am a Chinese citizen interested in an EB-5 investment visa. Will I face any specific challenges as a Chinese applicant?
- Now that I've decided which EB-5 regional center I want to invest in, they have sent me questionnaires to fill out. What is the purpose of these questionnaires?
- What advantage does the investor based green card route provide me?
- What is the basic procedure for filing an investment based green card case?
- What is the difference between the $1 million direct investment route and the $500,000 regional investment center path?
- Is one of these two investment based routes more advisable then the other?
- If I choose to make the $1 million direct investment into a new commercial enterprise, can I make my investment along with other partners?
- When must I make my investment?
- Do I have play an active role in the enterprise in which I invest?
- Do I have to live in a specific area of the U.S. to maintain my green card?
- Who counts as an employee of the commercial enterprise for purposes of satisfying the conditional green card requirements?
- Must such employment be full-time?
- How long does this process take if I am located outside the U.S.?
- Do I have to go to the U.S. Consulate to get the green card?
- Is the location of the regional center relevant for the EB-5 visa program, and how can a California immigration attorney help?
- O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
- What Qualifies as an Event for O-1 Visa purposes?
- How long can I stay in the U.S. on an O-1 Visa?
- Can the spouse of an O-1 Visa holder work in the U.S.?
- What is the Main Focus of the O-1 Visa Standards?
- Can persons in the music industry apply for an O visa?
- What is the difference between an O-1A and O-1B?
- What is the O-2 visa? Is it true that it is can be used for persons accompanying an artist to the U.S.?
- What will I need to document my extraordinary achievement for an O-1 Visa application? I work in television.
- I'm a scientist and I am interested in applying for an O-1 Visa. What will I need to prove that I am a person of extraordinary ability?
- What occupations are considered as "arts" under the O visa immigration regulations?
- Why does it matter whether my immigration petition qualifies me under O-1A or O-1B visa?
- Who Does the O visa apply to?
- Can I Apply for a Green Card While on my O-1 Visa?
- L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers
- What is the process for obtaining a San Francisco L-1 visa?
Who can be a qualifying "Manager" for an L Visa petition?
- How long does the L visa allow me to stay in the U.S.?
What benefits are conferred to the spouse and children of an L visa holder?
- Who is the L visa designed to assist?
- Can an L visa the applicant submit their visa petition if they are already in the United States on another type of visa?
- How long does the L Visa last?
- What is the process for obtaining a San Francisco L-1 visa?
- H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
- Do I need to hire a California immigration lawyer to help with the processing of an H-1B visa?
I want to work in San Francisco on an H-1B visa. Where do I begin?
- Is the H-1B Visa an option for a student?
- What is a labor condition application?
When should I apply for an H1B Visa?
- What is a qualifying H-1b job?
Can any job offer qualify for an H-1B visa?
Is there any way to extend my H-1B beyond the 6 year limit?
- What is the maximum time allowed on an H-1B visa?
- When can I file my H-1B and start working?
- Do I need to hire a California immigration lawyer to help with the processing of an H-1B visa?
- EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
- Does an EB-1 "Extraordinary Ability" Green Card applicant have to have an employer?
- What is an EB-1 Visa?
- Who can qualify for an EB1 Green Card?
- What advantage does the EB-1 Green Card route provide?
- Who is considered "extraordinary ability" in an EB1 Green Card application?
Does an EB-1 Professor or Researcher need to have a U.S. employer?
- F-1 Student Visa Special Report
What happens if I remain in California after my F-1 student visa has expired?
- Can I Travel When in the United States With F-1 Student Visa Status?
- What options do I have once I graduate to stay in the U.S.?
- Must I attend school full-time as an F-1 student?
- What financial considerations are there when aplpying for an F-1 Student Visa?
- Must I be accepted at a U.S. school prior to aplying for a Student Visa?
- Can My Family Come To The United States With Me While I Am In School With F-1 Status?
- What Documents Do I Need To Apply For An F-1 Visa?
- How May I Prove My Clear Intention To Return Home After Graduation On My F-1 Visa Application?
- How Long Can I Stay In The United States With An F-1 Student Visa?
- Am I Allowed To Work If I Have F-1 Student Status?
- Do I need a new F-1 visa if I transfer schools?
- What Is An F-1 Visa?
- General
- What is requiremented of an "Executive" position for an L visa?
Can I have the intention of permanently moving to the U.S. when I apply for a non-immigrant visa?
- What is the purpose of a reentry permit?
- What is Consular Processing and Change of Status?
- What Happens if I Overstay my Visa?
- What if my Visa expires while I am in the U.S.?
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Book / Report
- Professionals-Employers: Special Report EB-1
- O-1 Visa Guide: Using your Extraordinary Ability to Work in the US
- The Business Owner's Guide to United States Residency via the L-1 Visa
- Professionals-Employers: Special Report H-1 Employment Visa
- School in the United States
- The South African Investor's Path to a Green Card
- The Investor's Path to a Green Card
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EB-5 Investment Immigration – Green Card
- Is the location of the regional center relevant for the EB-5 visa program, and how can a California immigration attorney help?
- Are there different types of regional centers or are they basically all the same?
- What should I look for in a regional center when I am choosing where to invest?
- I am a Chinese citizen interested in an EB-5 investment visa. Will I face any specific challenges as a Chinese applicant?
- Now that I've decided which EB-5 regional center I want to invest in, they have sent me questionnaires to fill out. What is the purpose of these questionnaires?
O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability
- What Qualifies as an Event for O-1 Visa purposes?
- How long can I stay in the U.S. on an O-1 Visa?
- Can the spouse of an O-1 Visa holder work in the U.S.?
- What is the Main Focus of the O-1 Visa Standards?
- Can persons in the music industry apply for an O visa?
P Visa Processing for Musical Groups and Athletes
- What types of entertainment groups qualify for the P Visa?
- What Types of Athletes Qualify for a P Visa?
- What Is a P-4 Visa?
- What Is A P-3 Visa?
L-1 Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Intracompany Transfers
- What is the process for obtaining a San Francisco L-1 visa?
Who can be a qualifying "Manager" for an L Visa petition?
- How long does the L visa allow me to stay in the U.S.?
What benefits are conferred to the spouse and children of an L visa holder?
- Who is the L visa designed to assist?
H-1 Temporary Worker Visa
- Do I need to hire a California immigration lawyer to help with the processing of an H-1B visa?
I want to work in San Francisco on an H-1B visa. Where do I begin?
- Is the H-1B Visa an option for a student?
- What is a labor condition application?
When should I apply for an H1B Visa?
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
- Does an EB-1 "Extraordinary Ability" Green Card applicant have to have an employer?
- What is an EB-1 Visa?
- Who can qualify for an EB1 Green Card?
- What advantage does the EB-1 Green Card route provide?
- Who is considered "extraordinary ability" in an EB1 Green Card application?
F-1 Student Visa Special Report
What happens if I remain in California after my F-1 student visa has expired?
- Can I Travel When in the United States With F-1 Student Visa Status?
- What options do I have once I graduate to stay in the U.S.?
- Must I attend school full-time as an F-1 student?
- What financial considerations are there when aplpying for an F-1 Student Visa?