SPOUSES of deceased United States (“U.S.”) citizens may apply for green cards, if they self-petition within 2 years of their spouse’s passing. The unmarried children under 21 years of age of the petitioner are also eligible for green cards as derivative beneficiaries. To qualify for a green card as a widow(er) of a U.S. citizen,…

THE H-1B visa enables foreign professionals from all over the world to live and work in the United States (“U.S.”).  It is a particularly great option for international students whose academic program or practical training is near-completion. Through the H-1B visa program, U.S. employers can temporarily hire foreign professionals for specialty occupations in the U.S….

If you are a United States legal permanent resident (“LPR” or “green card holder”), you may be eligible to become a United States citizen.  United States (“U.S.”) citizenship opens the door to substantial benefits, including having the right to vote, eligibility for federal benefits or jobs, and unlimited length of international travel.  In order to…

Exceptional team of immigration specialists to help you in the legal process The United States immigration process is complicated and difficult. There are a multitude of immigration programs, each with its own set of requirements and procedures.  Families struggle to determine the appropriate visa, the length of the process, and a flurry of other questions that…

If you are a United States citizen or green card holder, you may be able to petition for certain members of your family to come and live permanently in the United States (U.S.).  Your relative’s eligibility and waiting time depends on your U.S. status and the familial relationship. Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens Immediate relatives…

UNDER the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, foreign investors can apply for a green card if they 1) invest in a company in the United States and 2) plan to create ten permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. There are two options for an EB-5 investment: 1) direct investment or 2) regional center investment.  While…

Congratulations! You have just been engaged to the man or woman of your dreams, who happens to live in another country.  As a United States (“U.S.”) citizen, you are now confronted with the problem of how to reunite with your significant other in the U.S.  One option for bringing your fiancé to the U.S. is…

Filipinos can acquire visas by expanding their business to the United States. The L-1 visa enables United States employers to transfer existing executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge from an affiliated foreign office to an office in the United States.  Alternatively, the foreign company can send an executive or manager to the United States…

MANY Filipinos do not know that they can obtain a green card within 2 years by simply investing money.  The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program was created in 1990 to stimulate the economy through capital investment by foreign investors and job creation. The EB-5 program continues to be popular with Asian countries. For Filipinos, the EB-5…