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How an L1 Visa Can Help You and Your Family Obtain a Green Card
The United States has visas specifically for executives or managers of business entities. International companies that wish to transfer a manager or executives to the U.S. must obtain L-1A status. This classification enables foreign companies…
Do You Qualify as a Citizen of the United States through Your Parents?
In the citizenship context, the term “parent” means, the “genetic father, the genetic mother, and the non-genetic gestational mother, if she is the legal parent at the time of birth” under Texas Law. According to…
What is the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa?
The O-1 Visa application starts with Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, that is sent to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services. The form should typically be submitted within a year of when it…
Can the Violence Against Women Act (VAMA) Help You With Your Immigration Case?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects men, women, and children who are victims of abuse. Provisions can enable victims to seek lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the U.S. without support from the person…
What You Need to Know About K3 Nonimmigrant Visas
The K-3 nonimmigrant visa is a temporary visa designed for spouses to reunite with their foreign-citizen spouse in the U.S. This visa enables a foreign-citizen spouse to enter the U.S. and remain while the petition…
What are EB-1 and EB-2 Immigrant Visas?
Did you know that there are immigrant visas offered for extraordinary individuals or those who have advanced degrees or exceptional abilities? Read below to learn more.EB-1 Visa: Multinational ManagersAn EB-1 Visa is a first-preference immigration…
What are E-1 and E-2 Treaty Visas?
Last month, we covered the basics of the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa and the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. Read below to learn more about how each one may be helpful.E-1 Treaty Trader VisaApplying for a…
If You’re from a War-Torn Country, You May Be Eligible for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security designates certain countries for Temporary Protected Status, often referred to as TPS, when those countries are in the midst of a war or natural disaster. That means that if you’re…
If You’re from Ukraine or Afghanistan, You May Be Eligible for Temporary Protected Status
An Experienced Immigration Lawyer at Luis F. Hess, PLLC could help you get TPS Relief The Department of Homeland Security recently designated Ukraine and Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, often referred to as TPS. That…