The Law Offices of Frank G. Pearce, located in Plano, Texas, provides legal representation in all facets of U.S. immigration law, with an emphasis on employment and investment based applications. The law firm serves domestic and international corporations in exploring immigration-related business opportunities in the United States as well as individual foreign nationals whose specific skills and knowledge are needed in America.
Mr. Pearce has practiced exclusively in immigration law since 1994 and has established one of the highest records of success in the legal profession in such complex areas as L-1's, H1B's, E-2's, EB-1's, PERM, and EB-5 investor green cards.
Mr. Pearce has practiced exclusively in immigration law since 1994 and has established one of the highest records of success in the legal profession in such complex areas as L-1's, H1B's, E-2's, EB-1's, PERM, and EB-5 investor green cards.
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An investor needs to create at least 10 full-time job positions through his/her investment in order to qualify for an EB-5 petition. An "employee" is an individual who provides services or labor in exchange for compensation.
The EB-5 visa is a three step self-petitioning process consisting of Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (I-526), Conditional Permanent Residence by Adjustment of Status (I-485)/Consular Processing, and Removal of Conditional Residency (I-829).Filing for Immigrant Petition (I-526) Investors should first file Form I-526, "Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, " accompanied by supporting documentation to the California.
The EB-5 visa is a three step self-petitioning process consisting of Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (I-526), Conditional Permanent Residence by Adjustment of Status (I-485)/Consular Processing, and Removal of Conditional Residency (I-829).Filing for Immigrant Petition (I-526) Investors should first file Form I-526, "Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, " accompanied by supporting documentation to the California.
After a job is offered and accepted by the alien, the process of obtaining H-1B visa/status can begin. One can apply for H1-B visa/status six months prior to the commencement of the employment petitioned, but no earlier than this. For example, if the starting date of your employment as H-1B holder is 11/30/06, then you.
The EB-1C immigrant category is among the other various visas in the First Preference category. A First Preference Immigration Petition (EB-1) is an employment-based petition for permanent residence reserved for those who are among the most able and accomplished in their respective fields within the arts, sciences, education, business, or sports.
The following procedural flowchart demonstrates the relationship between Labor Certification and Green Card Petitions for most EB-2 and EB-3 categories. PERM labor certification is an extremely complicated procedure and time-sensitive. We recommend that you consult with an experienced and responsible immigration attorney.
What is the USCIS? USCIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is the agency of the U.S. government principally responsible for matters dealing with aliens in the United States. USCIS has jurisdiction over immigrant petitions and adjustment applications for Family Based Immigration.
