01 — Nonimmigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of work. The type of nonimmigrant visa needed is defined by immigration law, and related to the purpose of the travel. Further, there are separate visas for derivatives or support staff.

Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Include:

B-1 Business visitor

B-2 Tourist visitor

E-2 Investors

H-1B - Professional workers

H-3 - Professional workers (Australia)

J- Interns and trainees

K-1 Fiancés/fiancées

L-1 Intra-company transferees

O-1 Individuals of extraordinary ability

P - Athletes, artists and entertainers

TN - Treaty NAFTA visas (Canadian and Mexican nationals) and more.

02 — Employment Based Green Cards

LIVITS AYASS BASKIN PLLC is equipped to represent employers and individuals obtain Legal Permanent Resident Status, or a Green Card, in the United States through employment. U.S. immigration law provides foreign nationals with a variety of ways to become lawful permanent residents through employment in the United States:

Eligibilities include:

EB1 - Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; Outstanding professors and researchers; orCertain multinational managers and executives. Note that in some circumstances individuals may self-petition without an employer.

EB2- Foreign nationals who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or who have exceptional ability (including requests for national interest waivers). Note that in some circumstances individuals may self-petition without an employer.

EB3- Skilled workers, professionals, or other workers.

03 — Marriage & Family Based Green Cards

LIVITS AYASS BASKIN PLLC  handles Marriage Based Green Card Petitions and Visas both internationally and in the United States. There are different methods in which to obtain a Green Card in the United States:

Adjustment of Status: You may be able to obtain a green card through marriage while in the United States without having to depart. If you qualify to apply for Adjustment of Status, you will be able to obtain employment and travel authorization throughout the duration of your case. The case is then sent to the local field office in the jurisdiction where you reside to undergo an interview with your spouse.

Consular Processing: If your spouse is outside the United States, LIVITS AYASS BASKIN PLLC can help you navigate the labyrinth that is the Department of State get reunite your family in the United States. Once you are the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition and an immigrant visa number is immediately available you may apply at a U.S. Department of State consulate abroad for an immigrant visa in order to come to the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident.

I-751 Removal of Conditions: If you have been married for less than two years at the time your Green Card is issued, you will be required to “Remove the Conditions” on your two year green card so that you may obtain Legal Permanent Resident Status. Whether you are divorced or still with your spouse, LIVITS AYASS BASKIN PLLC can help you obtain your permanent status in the United States.

04 — Naturalization

Did you know that in certain circumstances if you obtained your Green Card through marriage you can apply for citizenship within less than 3 years from the date of approval?

LIVITS AYASS BASKIN PLLC takes pride in assisting Green Card holders take the next step to become United States Citizens. We vet your case, prepare the application, assess eligibility and can accompany you to the interview so you feel confident throughout the entire process.