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VISA OPTIONS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES

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 NYC Immigration Attorneys With the help of an Immigration Attorney Ozone Park or Immigration Attorney Long Island, you can be sure you are taking the proper steps to get the visa you need. Our team at Gehi & Associates in the New York office can help determine the most suitable visa option for your business. We are here to provide support and guidance throughout the entire process, from start to finish, so that you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your application is safe. L-1 Visa The L1 visa, otherwise called a business expansion visa, is a temporary nonimmigrant visa granting permission for foreign companies with branches in the US and overseas to transfer specific eligible personnel to their American offices. This type of visa is available to personnel working for firms based outside the US that have subsidiaries or affiliates in the US or are involved in joint ventures there. An Immigration Attorney Ozone park or an Immigration Attorney Long Island will rig
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  GETTING A GREEN CARD THROUGH MARRIAGE - Step by Step Guide   Getting a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residence (and citizenship) in the United States. Yearly, about a million foreign nationals gain legal status in the U.S., and up to 25% of those are through marriage to a U.S. permanent resident or an American citizen. During the process, spouses will be able to stay in the U.S. under the K-3 visa. However, being married to a citizen or permanent resident doesn't automatically give you legal resident status in the U.S. There is an application process that must be followed. Green card marriages are some of the most scrutinized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).     What is a K-3 Visa?   The K-3 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen spouse of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-3 visa allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States with temporary legal status while waiting
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How to go from student visa to permanent residence? The complete guide to getting started

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Many international students who study in the United States hope to one day become lawful permanent residents or green card holders on completion of their degree course. Though the process may seem complicated, it is not impossible. Here is everything you need to know about how to change your F-1 visa to a Green Card. IS A STUDENT VISA A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD? The short answer is No; The F-1 Visa only allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution. F-1 visa doesn't give a permanent resident right to students. CAN AN F1 STUDENT VISA HOLDER APPLY FOR A GREEN CARD? If you are an international student currently living in the U.S. on an active F1 visa, then there is a strong possibility you would like to stay in the U.S. permanently. With a student visa, you are eligible to apply for a green card and may obtain it, which will allow you to legally live and work in
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Downgrading from EB2 to EB3: All you need to know and How to go about it

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Applying for a U.S. visa can be a complex process that might take decades in certain cases. The EB-2 and EB-3 are both employment-based visas that grant permanent U.S. residency to foreign nationals. However, the requirements for obtaining them are quite different as well as the processing time. EB3 priority dates may progress much faster than EB2. By filing a downgrade, applicants are able to file an I-485 concurrently, Application to adjust status, and also apply for employment authorization. EB-2 to EB-3 downgrade for Green Card is an option worth exploring. DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EB2 AND EB3 VISA? If your goal is to work and live in the United States permanently, you can apply for a permanent work visa. There are different work visas, EB2 being one of the most preferred choices. Let's take a look! They have a few differences you should know about.   EB2 The EB2 visa is the second preference employment-based green card category that grants U.S. permanent residency
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E-1 Visa

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Do you and your company want to trade goods and/or services with the U.S.?  If you answered "Yes" to the questions above, the E-1 visa might be the right choice for you! Over two trillion dollars (U.S.) worth of foreign goods and services were traded in the last few years on average, and America, "the land of opportunity," continues to inspire more and more international traders to do business with American companies and corporations. International traders from Treaty countries may be able to apply for an E-1 visa to enter the U.S. to participate in substantial trade transactions! If you are one of those interested in doing business in the U.S., read this whole blog to know what you need to do to get the appropriate visa.   The E-1 or Treaty Trade visa is a nonimmigrant visa for citizens of countries that the U.S. has a treaty of commerce with. While not all countries are eligible, business owners and investors from those who may qualify if they meet several criteri
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