L1 Visa Restrictions and Flexibility
San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Considers L1 Visa Flexibility
Through my San Francisco immigration law practice, I work with many L1 visa applicants throughout the United States. The L1 visa is available to workers from companies outside of the United States who are coming to this country to work for a parent company, a subsidiary or a company legally connected to the company they are working for in their land of origin. Continue reading ‘L1 Visa Restrictions and Flexibility’
San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Discusses Green Card
Benefits of Green Card Focus of this Blog by San Francisco Immigration Lawyer
The Alien Registration Receipt Card, which is the official name for the US Green Card, is a prized possession for many who want to immigrate to the United States. That’s because the Green Card, which is also known as the Permanent Resident Card (PR), gives individuals many rights and benefits and puts an immigrant one step away from citizenship. I’ve found in my years as an immigration lawyer in the San Francisco Bay area that this card offers holders a wealth of security. Continue reading ‘San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Discusses Green Card’
Immigration Lawyer in San Jose area Offers Insights into F1 Visas for Students
If you’re a full time student from a foreign country who will be traveling to the US to study at a university, college, conservatory or high school or as a language student, then you will want to apply for and secure a F1 Visa. In my practice as an immigration lawyer in the San Jose Bay Area, CA, I’ve found that this visa, which is specifically designed for students, is essential. Continue reading ‘F1 Visa Benefits for Students’
A Sacramento Immigration Attorney’s Take on the New Arizona Immigration Law
In my Sacramento office where I practice as an immigration lawyer, I’m constantly surrounded by news regarding the growing debate around the reform of our immigration policies. This is an issue that affects millions of Americans directly and all Americans indirectly. Arizona has a new state law regarding immigration and it is raising a lot of eyebrows. Continue reading ‘Immigration Reform in Arizona’
Santa Clara Immigration Attorney Discusses Various Aspects of Immigration Reform
What are the real issues surrounding immigration reform? As an immigration attorney, any type of reform is bound to have an effect on my Santa Clara office from which I work with people and organizations from all over the country. The phrase “immigration reform” means many different things to many different people. Continue reading ‘An Immigration Attorney Considers Reform Issues’
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Considers Prospect of Reaching H1B Cap
The figures are coming in and I check them often in my San Francisco office where I serve clients all around the country as an immigration attorney. The figures pertain to H1B petitions and the caps—the 65,000 regular petition cap and 20,000 advanced degree petitions cap. Continue reading ‘Immigration Attorney Looks at Latest on H1B Cap’
Sacramento Immigration Lawyer Considers the Real Effects of E-Verify
I’ve seen over and over in my role as an immigration lawyer that whenever the government institutes a new immigration policy or process there’s confusion, resistance and continued debate. E-Verify, the electronically based method whereby the USCIS determines if a worker is in the country legally, is one such new process that we’ve discussed in my Sacramento law office. Continue reading ‘An Immigration Lawyers Looks at E-Verify’
San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Considers Hikes in Fees
The USCIS is proposing a fee hike on the average of 10% for immigration benefit petitions and applications. They would not raise the fee for the application for naturalization, but other charges would go up. This is, of course, a big topic of discussion in my San Francisco office and amongst immigration lawyers. Continue reading ‘USCIS Proposes Raising Fees’
The L1A visa is for managers and executives in foreign countries who are going to come to work for a U.S. company. Here are some facts regarding this visa that in my capacity as an immigration attorney in Sacramento of which I’ve found every applicant should be aware.
Processing Time
Once all of the documents are completed and submitted, the processing time for the L1A visa ranges from two to four months.
If a company needs to expedite the process, they may pay a Premium Processing fee of $1,000. Premium Processing by the USCIS takes 15 days. Continue reading ‘Important Aspects of L1A Visa for Executives and Managers’
As an immigration attorney in Sacramento, I work with applicants from around the country wanting to secure a L1A visa. This visa is designed for managers and executives who want to come to the U.S. and work in the same capacity.
Who is a Manager?
A manager is someone who oversees specific aspects of an organization, including employees or the running of the organization. They have various powers including the authority to fire or hire employees, supervise the operations of an organization or company and influence the daily operation of a company or a specific division or area of the company. Continue reading ‘L1A Visa Requirements’
