H1B Visa Advertising Requirements

I would like to apply for an H1B visa but I have some concerns. I heard that my employer has to advertise for my position to make sure no Americans want the job before he can sponsor me. Is that true? No, advertising for the position is not a requirement for the H1B visa program. Advertising the position … Read more

Chinese Applicant for Asylum

I am from China and I would like to apply asylum. I was persecuted because I had two children. Can you help? Simply having two children and being Chinese will not result in an asylum approval. However, if you are able to show real persecution because you had two children, such as losing your job, being arrested or … Read more

L1A New Office Petition

My brother and I have a company in Brazil. We have 12 employees and an annual turnover of about $500,000 USD. I want to come to open an office in the US using the L1 visa. Is this possible for a small company like ours? While it certainly makes the case easier if your company were larger, the … Read more

I-140 Upgrade from EB3 to EB2

Hi, I was hoping you could tell me if I can upgrade my I-140 from EB3 to EB2. Is that possible? EB3 is taking forever and I know I can get green card quickly through EB2. Thx. Yes, not only is that possible but both the Nebraska Service Center and the Texas Service Center have both issued clear … Read more

Form I-130 Revocation

My wife just attended an immigrant visa interview at London and not only was the case denied but the officer told her that the petition would be revoked! This is insane! What can we do? Can we appeal? Unfortunately, an Consular Officer’s decision cannot be appealed. However, what can be done, through attorney channels, is to determine why the … Read more

Lost Labor Certification/PERM

Please help me. My boss lost my labor certificate. He filed my I-140 with a signed copy but apparently that wasn’t good enough and they are asking for the original. What I can do? Lost labor certifications are not uncommon. The biggest problem is that the Department of Labor will not simply send you another one. They will only send … Read more