OLD Immigration and Work Visas

Immigration programs in the United States are difficult to understand. It is very important to have an experienced lawyer to assist you in the process of selecting and applying for a visa. There are various visas that may be suitable for you based on your work, work experience, education, family and other factors. We can help you figure out which one is right for you and your future.

EB-1a Visa, EB-1c Visa

EB-2 visa, EB-3 visa

E-2 visa, L-1 visa

O-1 visa

We will look at your case in detail, show you which documents can be most effective, and tell you how to behave properly at an interview at USCIC. We lead clients not only before obtaining a visa but also afterwards, by (so we) readily answering questions regarding business, health insurance and other aspects of life in the United States of America.

In the process of business immigration, a client needs to cooperate with the Immigration Service, and conduct business in the United States.  Our experts will provide you with advice on labor laws and business regulations in the USA.

Using the help of specialists in our company, you increase the chance of a positive decision on your petition, and also save your time, thereby saving your health and finances.

EB-1a Visa

People eligible for an EB-1a visa have official evidence of their unique abilities and contribution to the development of the professional sphere:

• athletes who win national or international competitions
• artists who have received recognition in their country or world fame; laureates of awards and scholarships in this field
• scientists who have made discoveries recognized by the national or international scientific community, and those who own scholarships or awards in this field
• businessmen and company executives with the highest level of qualification and rich experience, acting as experts at professional conferences in their country or around the world, and having awards in their professional sphere

Awards and premiums are not the only criteria. The applicant can use other ways to provide proof of ownership of three of the following criteria:

1. The presence of membership in various professional associations, unions and similar organizations (based on the presence of outstanding achievements);
2. The presence of published articles, interviews and other similar materials about the applicant, where he acts as an expert, gives interviews or is referred to as a professional, in various publications – books, almanacs, newspapers and others;
3. Evidence of participation or membership in organizations engaged in the assessment of the level of knowledge, qualifications, and other assessment of specialists in their own or related field of activity.
4. Availability of an author’s own publications in scientific journals, almanacs and other published scientific or creative works;
5. Documents proving participation in performances, competitions, exhibitions and other similar professional events;
6. Proof of commercial success in the field of culture and art – sold paintings, famous performances;
7. The presence of evidence of higher wages in relation to the average wage in their field on the basis of outstanding abilities and skills;
8. Experience in well-known and reputable company organizations.

The applicant can apply for an EB-1a immigration visa on his own; however, preparing a petition requires a high level of knowledge in the field of immigration law. Even minor mistakes can complicate the process of negotiating a statement or be the result of a denial by USCIS.

By using the help of specialists of our company, you increase the chance of a positive decision on your petition, and also save your time, thereby saving your health and finance.

Work Visas EB-2 and EB-3

EB-2 and EB-3 visas are work visas that make it possible for people to live and work in the United States based on the skills and specialized knowledge they possess. The main requirement for visas of categories EB-2 and EB-3 is that the candidate has an invitation to work from an employer who will sponsor the petition. A number of requirements to the employer (labor certificate) and candidates (on education, qualifications, previous work experience and others) are also put forward.

These visas also provide an opportunity for children and spouses to obtain visas.

Obtaining a labor certificate by the employer and filing a petition with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services require competent and accurate compliance with the established requirements.

It is very important that the whole process is prepared and supervised by an experienced immigration lawyer.

Using the help of specialists of our company, you increase the chance of a positive decision on your petition, and also save your time, thereby saving your health and finances.

Non-immigrant Visa E-2

Non-immigrant Visa E-2 are intended for foreign investors.

The applicant must have the citizenship of one of the countries party to the treaty with the United States (Ukraine, Poland, Canada, Romania, Estonia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, etc.)

An investor must open a new business or invest approximately $80,000 in an existing American company and own a controlling stake in its shares.

A mandatory requirement is also a five-year business plan for the development of the company. The E-2 visa does not grant the right to receive a Green Card, but later there is the possibility of switching to an immigration program with obtaining a Green Card (EB-5).

The applicant’s family (spouse and children under 21) also receives a visa with the right to reside and study in the United States after approval of the investor’s application.

Using the help of specialists of our company, you increase the chance of a positive decision on your petition, and also save your time, thereby saving your health and finances.

Non-immigrant Visa O-1

Non-immigrant visa O-1 is for people with outstanding abilities in their professional field – science, art, sports, business.

The applicant must have:

⁃ documentary evidence of outstanding ability at the national or international level
⁃ written statement confirming the abilities of the relevant US industry organization
⁃ an invitation to work from an American company

The number of O-1 visas issued per year is not quoted, but it is necessary to prove to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that unique talents and abilities are present in one’s professional field.

Work visa O-1 is temporary and is issued for a specific project, or for three years.

A person who has already received an O-1 may apply for an immigration visa (EB-1a) and a Green Card.

Using the help of specialists of our company, you increase the chance of a positive decision on your petition, and also save your time, thereby saving your health and finances.

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