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U.S. Immigration Law

Lawamerica handles various immigration law matters, including:

U.S. Visa Applications
Visa TypeApplicable

Trade Visa
(E-1)

  • 01A visa that can be obtained by demonstrating substantial trade between a Korean company and a U.S. company.

Investor Visa
(E-2)

  • 01A visa for employees of a Korean company establishing a subsidiary or acquiring a local corporation in the U.S. to dispatch staff (E-2 Employee Visa).
  • 02A visa for entrepreneurs investing in the U.S. (E-2 Investor Visa).
  • 03A visa for entrepreneurs investing in Guam, Saipan, and other Northern Mariana Islands (E-2 CNMI).

Non-immigrant foreign worker Visa
(H-1B)

  • 01A visa for professionals with at least a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

Intra-Company Transferee Visa
(L-1)

  • 01L-1A visa for executives or managers.
  • 02L-1B visa for employees with specialized knowledge.
  • 03Blanket L visa for companies transferring multiple employees.

Extraordinary Ability Visa
(O-1)

  • 01O-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics.
  • 02O-1B visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts.
  • 03O-1B MPTV visa for individuals with extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry.

Athlete/Entertainer/Artist Visa
(P)

  • 01A visa for athletes, entertainers, and artists visiting the U.S. for performances.

Religious Worker Visa
(R-1)

  • 01A visa for individuals to work in a religious capacity within the U.S.

Visitor Visa
(B1/B2)

  • 01A visa for temporary visits to the U.S. for business, tourism, family visits, or medical treatment.

Student Visa
(F-1)

  • 01A visa for enrolling in full-time academic studies at U.S. institutions.

Exchange Visitor Visa
(J-1)

  • 01A visa for scholars, students, interns, and government officials participating in cultural exchange programs.

Vocational Training Visa
(M-1)

  • 01A visa for individuals participating in vocational or non-academic training programs in the U.S.
U.S. Green Card Applications
Visa TypeApplicable

Family-Based Immigration

  • 01Family sponsorship by a U.S. citizen for parents, spouse, children, or siblings.
  • 02Family sponsorship by a U.S. green card holder for spouse and unmarried children.
  • 03Fiancé(e) sponsorship by a U.S. citizen.

Employment-Based Immigration First Preference
(EB-1)

  • 01Individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (EB-1A).
  • 02Outstanding professors or researchers (EB-1B).
  • 03Executives or managers of multinational companies (EB-1C).

Employment-Based Immigration Second Preference
(EB-2)

  • 01Professionals with advanced degrees (master's or higher) or individuals with exceptional ability.
  • 02National Interest Waiver (NIW) for individuals whose work is of substantial merit and national importance.

Employment-Based Immigration Third Preference
(EB-3)

  • 01Skilled workers with at least 2 years of training or experience.
  • 02Professionals with a bachelor's degree.
  • 03Unskilled workers for positions requiring less than 2 years of training or experience.

Employment-Based Immigration Fourth Preference
(EB-4)

  • 01Special immigrants, including religious workers.

Investor Immigration
(EB-5)

  • 01Direct investment immigration: Establishing or acquiring a business and creating at least 10 full-time jobs.
  • 02Regional center investment immigration: Investing through a USCIS-approved regional center.
Services for U.S. Green Card Holders
Visa TypeApplicable

Reentry Permit

  • 01Application for permission to reenter the U.S. after an extended stay abroad exceeding one year.

Green Card Renewal

  • 01Application to renew a green card that is expiring within six months.

Removal of Conditions on Residence

  • 01Application to remove conditions on a 2-year conditional green card obtained through marriage.

Returning Resident Visa
(SB-1)

  • 01Application to regain permanent resident status after prolonged absence from the U.S.

U.S. Citizenship Application

  • 01Application for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements (5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
Services for U.S. Citizens
Visa TypeApplicable

U.S. Passport Application

  • 01Application for a U.S. passport through the U.S. embassy.

Consular Report of Birth Abroad
(CRBA)

  • 01Registration of a child born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, establishing the child's U.S. citizenship.

Social Security Number (SSN) Application

  • 01Application for a Social Security Number for U.S. citizens who have never received one or need a replacement.