A visa is a permit that allows an alien to apply for admission to the US at the border and it bears the form of a stamp on the alien's passport. A valid status means that an alien is authorized by the USCIS to stay in the US for an authorized period of time. When…
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Advance Parole
Advance Parole is a document that allows certain aliens to re-enter the United States without an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa after traveling abroad. Such aliens must be granted Advance Parole before leaving the United States. If they have not obtained Advance Parole prior to traveling abroad, they may not be permitted to re-enter the…
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Consular Processing
Immigration visa application through Consular Processing is an option for aliens who are outside the U.S. or who are in the U.S. but prefer processing at a U.S. consulate for strategic or convenience reasons. It can involve some tricky issues, such as the “age out” problem, financial support requirements, etc. Therefore, we recommend you go…
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O-1 Visa aliens of extraordinary ability or achievement
O-1 visa/status is targeted for aliens of extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, business and education. The application not only involves a great deal of documentation work to demonstrate the applicant's exceptional ability in his/her field, but also touches many legal issues in fully and appropriately understanding the requirements of an O-1 petition…
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