Obtaining a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate can be a lengthy process due to several reasons: 1. High Demand: The United States is one of the most sought-after destinations for travel, work, study, and migration. The high demand means a large number of applications, which can lead to…
At BestImmigrationLawyer.com, we often get inquiries from Canadian citizens wanting to know if they can get a visa that will allow them to live and work in the United States on a full-time basis. The answer to that question is “yes.” The easiest way for Canadians to live and work…
This is a question we are often asked at BestImmigrationLawyer.com. That is, can a person can work in the United States after applying for asylum. The simple answer is, not immediately, but yes, an asylum seeker can work in the U.S., after meeting certain conditions set by the U.S. Citizenship…
A “U” visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to victims of certain crimes (e.g. rape, assault, attempted murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, involuntary servitude, domestic violence, stalking) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse. The crime (which must have occurred in the United States or in violation of U.S. laws)…
TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS EXTENDED TO ETHIOPIANS IN THE UNITED STATES This month the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it has designated the nation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). A country can be designated for TPS if the conditions in that country include armed conflict, environmental…
Welcome Patrick Lindemann, Esq. to the Best Immigration Lawyer Team There are very few lawyers in the United States with Patrick Lindemann’s unique experience and accomplishments that practice immigration law. If you’re facing immigration issues and you need the best, you’ll want Patrick in your corner. An exceptional lawyer with…
What’s The Difference Between A Green Card And A Visa? This a question that gets asked often and is based upon a certain amount of confusion. The starting point for alleviating the confusion and understanding the key differences between a green card and a visa is understanding that the entire…
The P Visa Admits Athletes, Artists And Entertainers The Immigration Act of 1990 added the “P” class of visa to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The “P Visa” is a non-immigrant, limited duration visa that allows persons with high-profile international careers in sports and the arts or entertainment to…
What You Need to Know About the L-Visa What you need to know about The L-1 Visa is that it offers a relatively quick solution to employers in the United States with multinational operations who need to bring foreign employees from company affiliates in other countries to America for a…