From R1 Visa to Green Card

I’m a monk at a Buddhist temple in the US on a R1 visa. I’m looking for help with my green card. I am on my 4th year with the R1 visa and I know I am going to hit my 5 year maximum soon. Can I apply for the green card? What if my R1 expires before the … Read more

PERM Expiration

Is it true that new labor certificates expire? A: Yes, unfortunately, the PERM certifications now expire. They are valid 6 months after certification and the I-140 must be filed before they expire or you must obtain a new certificate.

PERM Amendment

I filed a PERM application on my own and realized that I made a mistake. Can I go back and correct this mistake? Unfortunately, amendments cannot be made after the application is submitted. You will need to submit a new application. Depending on when the advertising campaign was performed, it may need to be redone. We’ve helped many … Read more

O2 Visa

I am an assistant to a movie star who is holding an O1 visa. What kind of visa I should apply for in order to continue my assistant job for this movie star? You can obtain and O2 visa provided that you are an integral part of the movie star’s performance or have related critical … Read more

Adjustment v Consular Processing

I just got my Green Card. May my wife, who is currently in Germany, adjust her status to permanent resident? Adjustment of status application can only be filed by persons in the US. She will need to consular process her application. This simply means that she will need to apply through the State Department and the Embassy … Read more

J2 Visa Holder Divorce

I’m a J2 holder. I plan to file for a divorce and would still like to stay in the US.  We’re both subject to the two year requirement because he is on the skills list. Am I still subject after we divorce? If yes, can I still get a waiver or can only my husband apply for it? … Read more

K1 Visa Multiple Entry

My fiance is in the US right now with a K1 that I sponsored for her. We decided to get married in France. Can you go to France, get married and then come back with her K1 visa? No, the K1 visa is a single entry visa. It can only be used once. No. The K-1 is not a … Read more