Seattle Immigration Lawyers Providing Legal Services and Guidance for Foreign Clients Who Want to Live, Work or Start a Business in The United States

Yes, both immigrant and non-immigrant visa holders may bring their immediate family members, such as spouses and children, to the United States. Family members can typically receive a derivative visa to enter and live in the U.S. alongside the primary visa holder.

If family members are already in the U.S., they may file an I-485 (Adjustment of Status) application, which allows them to adjust their status without leaving the country. In some cases, they may also file an I-765 (Employment Authorization Document) application to obtain work authorization. If family members are abroad, they can apply for a derivative visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their home country, which allows them to join the primary visa holder upon approval.

If a visa application is denied, the applicant will receive a written notice of the denial, which will explain the reasons for the decision. Usually, the applicant can appeal the decision or reapply for a visa.

We only proceed with your case if we are confident in its success. If the petition we filed for you is denied, we will file it again free of charge and have it reviewed by another officer, with a high likelihood of approval. 

A green card holder is eligible to apply for United States citizenship through the process of naturalization. This process involves submitting an application, attending an interview, passing a written test on U.S. history and government, and taking an oath of allegiance to the United States. After successfully completing all the steps in the naturalization process, the green card holder will become an official U.S. citizen.

2-3 months if clients provide us with all the evidence. We do not rush our clients to file if they prefer to collect more evidence for the EB1A criteria to improve their chances of approval.

Premium processing allows for faster adjudication of certain immigration petitions. While paying for premium processing doesn’t necessarily increase your chances of approval, it can provide peace of mind and expedite the process. If you’re eager for a quicker decision, paying for premium processing may be beneficial.

To meet the criteria, provide objective documentary evidence and recommendation letters from your peers, supervisor, and other experts in your field. While recommendation letters help, we may need more evidence. Include additional documentary proofs like screenshots of emails, internal or external press releases about significant projects or innovative products you contributed to, and product or project description documents, even if your name isn’t mentioned.

Yes. Academic articles in your field from Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD studies will be considered to meet the published scholarly articles criteria, and your research might also be considered for meeting the major contribution to the industry criteria.

No, there is no degree requirement for EB1-A.

Any membership in professional organizations or associations that requires a high level of expertise to be admitted for membership counts. The strict admission criteria can be proven through screenshots from the organization’s website, testimonial letters, or other documentation.

You can prove this criterion by obtaining testimonial letters from employers with distinguished reputations. Additionally, gather emails, internal corporate documents, presentations, or any relevant information such as awards or prizes earned within your company. Include evidence of creating impactful products, managing employees, and reviewing their work to strengthen your case.