The attorneys at The Vaval Ferrier Law Group specialize in the preparation of well documented immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions on behalf of their clients. We pride ourselves in educating our clients on how they can best help us help them get the immigration benefits they are entitled to.
H1B Work Visa (non-immigrant)
The H-1B category is an expedient and lawful method to bring foreign-born professionals temporarily to the United States, and therefore the most widely sought after visa classifications for employment in the United States. To obtain an H-1B visa, there must be a job offer and an employer who is willing to sponsor a person by filing a petition with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS). The USCIS will review the petition and send an approval notice if it is satisfied that all conditions for approval are met.
An individual may work in H-1B status for a maximum of six years. However, a petition will not be approved for more than three years at one time. An extension of stay is requested if an individual is in H-1B status already and he or she is eligible for a longer period of employment.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (non-immigrant)
This immigration benefit allows investors from certain countries (treaty countries) who meet certain requirement to live and conduct business in the United States for an indefinite period of time, starting with an initial two-year renewable stay. To qualify under this nonimmigrant E-2 visa category, the alien must have invested or is investing a substantial amount of capital in an enterprise in the U.S. The investment required varies depending not the nature of the business. Several factors must be considered to determine whether an investment is "substantial" to pass muster with the United States Custom and Immigration Services (USCIS). The experienced immigration attorneys at The Vaval Ferrier Law Group can help you make that determination.
Family based petitions
A family based petition can be filed by a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to confer immigrant status on a family member. There are limits as to who can be a beneficiary of a family based petition. There are also two groups of family based immigrant visa categories: immediate relatives and family preference categories. The experienced immigration attorneys at the Vaval Ferrier Law Group can help you make any such determination.
Adjustment of Status
An Adjustment of Status is an application filed by an alien who is physically in the United States and who wants to change his or her non-immigrant status to immigrant or permanent resident status. To file for adjustment of status, the immigrant must not only be eligible to adjust, but must also not have any bars from applying for adjustment.
Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which an individual becomes a U.S. Citizen. Before an individual applies for naturalization, he or she must meet a few requirements. Depending on the individual’s situation, there are different requirements that may apply however, here are some general requirement:
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing for naturalization
- Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years (less if married to a U.S. Citizen)
- Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
- Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing
- Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing
- Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
- Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Be a person of good moral character.
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.
Removal Proceedings
If you are unlawfully present in the United States (without status) and the government becomes aware of your presence, removal proceedings may be initiated against you. Even if you are a green card holder, you can still become removable. As heart ranching as it may to be facing deportation, there are several forms of relief that may be available to you to cancel removal. Let the experienced attorneys at the Vaval Ferrier Law Group evaluate your case to determine any and all relief available to you.
The H-1B category is an expedient and lawful method to bring foreign-born professionals temporarily to the United States, and therefore the most widely sought after visa classifications for employment in the United States. To obtain an H-1B visa, there must be a job offer and an employer who is willing to sponsor a person by filing a petition with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS). The USCIS will review the petition and send an approval notice if it is satisfied that all conditions for approval are met.
An individual may work in H-1B status for a maximum of six years. However, a petition will not be approved for more than three years at one time. An extension of stay is requested if an individual is in H-1B status already and he or she is eligible for a longer period of employment.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (non-immigrant)
This immigration benefit allows investors from certain countries (treaty countries) who meet certain requirement to live and conduct business in the United States for an indefinite period of time, starting with an initial two-year renewable stay. To qualify under this nonimmigrant E-2 visa category, the alien must have invested or is investing a substantial amount of capital in an enterprise in the U.S. The investment required varies depending not the nature of the business. Several factors must be considered to determine whether an investment is "substantial" to pass muster with the United States Custom and Immigration Services (USCIS). The experienced immigration attorneys at The Vaval Ferrier Law Group can help you make that determination.
Family based petitions
A family based petition can be filed by a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to confer immigrant status on a family member. There are limits as to who can be a beneficiary of a family based petition. There are also two groups of family based immigrant visa categories: immediate relatives and family preference categories. The experienced immigration attorneys at the Vaval Ferrier Law Group can help you make any such determination.
Adjustment of Status
An Adjustment of Status is an application filed by an alien who is physically in the United States and who wants to change his or her non-immigrant status to immigrant or permanent resident status. To file for adjustment of status, the immigrant must not only be eligible to adjust, but must also not have any bars from applying for adjustment.
Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which an individual becomes a U.S. Citizen. Before an individual applies for naturalization, he or she must meet a few requirements. Depending on the individual’s situation, there are different requirements that may apply however, here are some general requirement:
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing for naturalization
- Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years (less if married to a U.S. Citizen)
- Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
- Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing
- Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing
- Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
- Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Be a person of good moral character.
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.
Removal Proceedings
If you are unlawfully present in the United States (without status) and the government becomes aware of your presence, removal proceedings may be initiated against you. Even if you are a green card holder, you can still become removable. As heart ranching as it may to be facing deportation, there are several forms of relief that may be available to you to cancel removal. Let the experienced attorneys at the Vaval Ferrier Law Group evaluate your case to determine any and all relief available to you.