I’m an exchange visitor from Russia on an J1 visa. I would like to obtain a waiver. Can you help? Yes, although Russia is very particular in issuing no objection statements for J1 waivers, we have a lot of experience in dealing with their offices and we will be able to help you.
My company filed an L1 visa application for me which was approved in September of 2009. I went to apply for the L1 visa stamp in Madrid but was told that they could not issue the visa due to an “internal administrative process.” What is an internal administrative process? Does this mean that they will not issue the … Read more
I’ve been divorced five times. I’m dating a Chinese girl now and I want to bring her here to marry her. Will my divorce history cause any problems? Having been divorced, by itself, will not prevent you from bringing your fiance to the US on a K1 visa. However, it will require you to document your relationship at … Read more
I’m from Italy on visa waiver right now. My stay will expire at the end of September. I got an offer from a US company. Can I stay here while my H1B is been processed? We can get the H1B approved in the US but because you entered through the visa waiver program, you are not allowed … Read more
My H1B visa was approved in June 2009 and my employment was supposed to start October 1, 2009. Due to slowing business at my company, my boss asked me to start in January rather than in October. The problem is that I already have a lease on an apartment and I would still like to come to … Read more
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
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
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
Thank you for providing this service. I have filed an EB1 application through another law firm and have received a notice of intent to deny NOID. I have about 40 publications, 200 citations and 15 patents and review manuscripts for 5 international journals. I thought I had a good case but now I am not so sure. Is it … Read more
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