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Who Is Eligible & How To Apply for an H1-B Visa

March 1, 2023 Levin and Pangilinan PC

The H1-B visa is one of the most popular non-immigrant, work-based United States visa programs. For good reason, too: for those who have demonstrated the ambition to get an education… CONTINUE

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What is an H-1B Visa? | H-1B’s Explanation & Scenarios

January 25, 2023 Levin and Pangilinan PC

The H1-B visa is one of several work-based, non-immigrant visas to the United States. Developed and administered by the Office of Foreign Labor Certifications at the U.S. Department of Labor… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, H-1B Visas Tagged With: H-1B Visa, h1b, lottery, visa

Will having a criminal record disqualify me from getting a green card?

December 7, 2022 Philip Levin

The mere fact that you have some sort of criminal conviction in your past will not, by itself, automatically disqualify you from getting an immigration benefit to the United States…. CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Green Cards

How Should I use Social Media While Immigrating to the United States?

November 14, 2022 Levin and Pangilinan PC

#1: Be careful what you read. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have provided an invaluable service by helping us stay connected with the people we care… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: immigration law, social media

How To Prove You Have A Bona Fide Marriage

October 16, 2022 Philip Levin

As a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident trying to get your spouse an immigrant visa using the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, you may worry when you read that… CONTINUE

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COVID and Spouse/Fiancé(e) Visa Processing

August 31, 2022 Philip Levin

How did COVID impact spouse and fiancé(e) visa processing? It is astounding how a virus can grind global economies to a screeching halt–yet that is precisely what happened when the… CONTINUE

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STEM OPT: An Overview

August 8, 2022 Philip Levin

What is a STEM OPT Extension? If you are an international student who completed a STEM designated degree  (“Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”) at a United States college or university… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog

Green Card Marriage Timeline: How Long?

July 11, 2022 Philip Levin

How long does it take to get a marriage green card? For many seeking to receive permanent resident status in the United States, the green card marriage timeline is crucial… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Green Cards

BIA: Respondent Receives Sufficient Written Notice

April 21, 2022 Levin and Pangilinan PC

BIA Holds That A Respondent Receives Sufficient Written Notice To Support The Entry Of An In Absentia Order Of Removal, Even If He Or She Was Served With A Noncompliant… CONTINUE

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BIA: Criminal Proceeding May Be Considered

April 21, 2022 Levin and Pangilinan PC

BIA HOLDS THAT THE AMOUNT OF FORFEITURE ORDERED IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING MAY BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CRIME OF FRAUD OR DECEIT RESULTED IN A LOSS TO A… CONTINUE

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TN

The TN nonimmigrant classification allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to enter the U.S. and engage in professional business activities. LPPC will help you navigate through the TN application process by evaluating your eligibility, preparing supporting documentation for your application, and ultimately filing your application. 

B-1

LPPC will guide you through the consular process to receive a B-1 visa for specific short-term business purposes ranging from contract negotiations to seminars and conferences.

O-1

O-1 visas are for persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or sports. 

J-1

Administered by the Department of State, the J-1 visa is for students, trainees, academics, researchers, professionals or experts participating in an approved Exchange Visitor program. LPPC will assist you and your sponsor with preparing the necessary paperwork and the consular process so you can begin your program at ease. 

E-1 & E-2

E-1 visas and E-2 visas are for nationals of countries with which the United States has a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation (FCN) or bilateral investment treaty (BIT). If you are a nonimmigrant trader or investor seeking to conduct business operations or develop a new enterprise in the U.S., we will help you file for the appropriate visa. As a recognized expert in this area, Mr. Levin will provide experienced and dependable assistance with E-1 or E-2 visa applications. 

  • E-1: If you are a national of a country that conducts a significant volume of trade with the U.S. (or if you intend to develop trade between the U.S. and your home country) you might be eligible for entry under an E-1 visa. 
  • E-2: The E-2 visa allows investors from treaty countries to enter the U.S. for purposes of directing and developing a business, with all the commitments and risks implicit in entrepreneurial activity. 
L-1

The L-1 visa category is for executives, managers or professionals employed by foreign affiliates of U.S companies. The L-1 visa is divided into two classifications:

  • L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
  • L-1B Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge
H-1B

Many companies in the United States find themselves increasingly dependent on the talent, experience and energy of foreign national workers in professional, technical or specialized occupational fields. These employees typically enter the U.S. on nonimmigrant H-1B visas for “specialty occupations.” 

With extensive experience in business immigration, you can count on LPPC to guide your company or Human Resources department in preparing and filing an H-1B visa petition.

Green Card

Family preservation and reunification is a priority for our firm. Our attorneys have advised and assisted families from all over the world with entry visas, adjustment of status, and other immigration problems. 

  • Immediate Relatives: If you are the spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen, we can help you obtain a green card through an Immediate Relative petition. 
  • Family-Based Preference: If your relative is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, we can assist you with your green card application through one of the family based preference categories.
Fiances

If you are a U.S. citizen and your fiancé/fiancée or spouse is overseas, our office will assist you to navigate the CIS requirements and regulations to have the case approved and then prepare you and your spouse for the interview at the U.S. Embassy. LPPC will also help you find the best ways to resolve any problems you encounter if a waiver is required in your case.

Marriage

Immigration through marriage is a common means of obtaining permanent residence in the U.S.  Since 1991, Philip Levin & Associates has helped hundreds of couples immigrate to the U.S. and build their lives together. 

  • I-130 Petition and Adjustment of Status: If you are married to a U.S. citizen, present in the U.S. and eligible to do so, our attorneys will assist you in preparing and filing the necessary I-130 petition and I-485 adjustment of status application in the U.S.
  • Immigrant Visa Consular Processing: If you are married to a U.S. citizen and reside abroad, we will assist you in preparing and filing the IV petition with an Embassy or Consulate-General in your native country. 
  • I-751, Remove Conditions on Residence: If you have been married less than two years at the time your green card was initially approved, our office will help you in the joint petition process to become a permanent resident.