The U visa is a nonimmigrant visa specifically designed to protect victims of certain crimes who have experienced mental or physical abuse and have actively assisted in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. This blog post will provide an overview of the U visa eligibility criteria, the qualifying criminal activities, and the application process,...Read More

The Affidavit of Support is a crucial legal document for US citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPR) sponsoring an immigrant for a green card. Learn about the process, requirements, and forms involved, such as Form I-864, to ensure a successful application with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).   What is the Purpose of the...Read More

Navigating the complexities of the United States immigration system can be challenging, especially when it comes to obtaining a green card or immigrant visa. One of the biggest obstacles that applicants face is the possibility of having their application denied. However, if an applicant has a qualifying relative, they may be able to request a...Read More

  In recent years, many noncitizens have expressed a desire to come to the United States to work and live permanently. The United States offers several options for individuals seeking to immigrate for work purposes, including the employment-based immigrant visa. The employment-based immigrant visa, also known as EB- visa, is a type of visa that...Read More

  If you’re planning to immigrate to the U.S. there are four categories of immigration status that you should know about. These statuses are citizens, residents, non-immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Now let’s deep dive into these statuses and how they are categorized. Citizens U.S. citizens are people who were born in the U.S. or became...Read More

  Over the past decade, there’s been a substantial amount of news on immigration. There has been an ongoing debate since the Obama administration’s series of executive actions that granted millions of undocumented immigrants protection from deportation. Naturally, this bold proclamation created an uproar. Compared to the Trump administration who worked diligently to enforce orders...Read More

Am I eligible for a fiancé(e) visa? You may be eligible to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States (U.S.) on a fiancé(e) visa if you meet the following criteria: you must be a U.S. citizen, you and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e) being admitted to the U.S., you...Read More

“Hi, this is immigration attorney Abisha Parikh and today I am going to go over the most common mistakes that you should avoid during your visa interview. These tips are coming straight from a Consulate Officer who kindly shared these details with me so that I can share them with my clients. Is your marriage...Read More

“The immigration process when it comes to sponsoring a spouse is very much dependent on the corporation of the US citizen or permanent resident spouse. The most immediate consequence to your spouse not going to the Green card interview is that if you show up without your spouse, it is going to raise a lot...Read More

“Hi this is immigration attorney Abisha Parikh. and today i will be discussing the E-2 Visas. The E-2 investor visa allows an individual to enter and work inside of the US, based on an investment the applicant will be controlling within the US. The visa has to be renewed every year, but there is no...Read More