Immigration lawyers play an essential role in helping individuals and businesses navigate the intricate and dynamic landscape of U.S. immigration law. Our team of skilled immigration professionals handles a diverse range of matters to support clients in achieving their objectives. This blog post offers an overview of some of the most common issues we assist our clients with.
1. Nonimmigrant Visas: Temporary Entry into the United States
Nonimmigrant visas are designed for international travelers seeking temporary entry into the United States. These visas cover various purposes, including tourism, business, medical treatment, and temporary work. To secure a nonimmigrant visa, a prospective employer may need to file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
2. Immigrant Visas: Permanent Residency in the United States
Immigrant visas are tailored for individuals from other countries planning to settle in the United States permanently. The primary criteria for obtaining these visas typically involve having a family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful resident or obtaining an approved petition from a potential employer.
3. Employment-Based Immigration: Skilled Workers and Professionals
U.S. employers seeking to sponsor skilled workers for nonimmigrant visas have several options, such as H-1B, I, E, L, O, TN, Q, R, and P visas. These employment-based visas cater to diverse occupations, including specialty workers, treaty traders, intracompany transferees, and religious workers.
4. Investor Visas and Business Expansion: Fostering Economic Growth
Companies, investors, and entrepreneurs aiming to establish or expand their businesses in the United States can apply for investor visas and business expansion visas. The approval of these visas is based on an extensive evaluation of the applicant’s goals, financial investment, and estimated timeline.
5. Family-Based Immigration: Reuniting Families in the United States
U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can sponsor their partners, fiancés, parents, and children to obtain permanent residency in the United States through family-centric immigration pathways. Visa categories in this area include K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visas.
6. U.S. Citizenship: The Path to Naturalization
Individuals with lawful permanent resident status seeking U.S. citizenship can pursue naturalization through the USCIS. This process may involve submitting various documents, such as naturalization applications, passport applications, consular birth reports from abroad, and citizenship certificates.
7. Waivers and Admissibility: Overcoming Barriers to Entry
Foreign nationals previously considered inadmissible to the United States for different reasons might need to file for immigrant and nonimmigrant waivers of inadmissibility. These waiver applications can be complex and necessitate a customized strategy for each case.
8. Asylum: Seeking Refuge in the United States
Individuals fearing persecution in their home country can apply for asylum in the United States through affirmative asylum processing with the USCIS.
Conclusion
Immigration law is a complicated and constantly evolving field. Whether you are an individual seeking entry into the United States or an employer aiming to sponsor skilled workers, working with experienced immigration professionals is crucial in guiding you through the process. Our team is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized support to our clients, ensuring the best possible results in their immigration matters.
If you or your family members have any questions about how immigration and nationality laws in the United States may affect you, or if you want to access additional information about immigration and nationality laws in the United States or Canada, please don’t hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ La