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E1 Treaty Trader Visa for German Companies

For many businesses in Germany, trading in the United States can represent a substantial step toward growth. Whether you are exporting specialist products, providing high-value services, or looking to establish a foothold inside America to reach new clients, you will…

Getting to the US to marry your Fiance

Marrying the one you love is a big and life-changing moment for both you and your partner. It’s a time of excitement, nervousness, anticipation, and can be stressful. Whether you or your partner lives in the US, to have your…

Direct Filing Poland

If you're a U.S. citizen residing in Poland and seeking to bring a close family member to the United States, you may be eligible for a significantly faster process than the standard USCIS route. Under specific circumstances, Direct Consular Filing…

I-130 Petition for German Citizens

If you’re a U.S. citizen planning to bring your spouse, child, or other family member from Germany to live with you permanently in the United States, the first step is filing Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. At Blue Lake…

Direct Consular Filing from Italy

If you're a U.S. citizen living in Italy and seeking to bring a close family member to the United States, you may not need to face the long wait times typically associated with USCIS processing. Under certain conditions, Direct Consular…

How to get a Family Based Green Card in Four Months: Direct Consular Filing from the UK

If you're a U.S. citizen living in the United Kingdom and hoping to bring a close family member to the United States, you don’t have to be stuck in months-long wait times through USCIS. Instead, you may qualify for Direct…

IW-1 Visas for Widows/Widowers

Losing a spouse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a person can go through. For those going through the grieving process, frustrations can be increased alongside plans to immigrate to the U.S. In this blog, we’ll discuss the…

IR2 visa explained: process, timeline & tips

What is an IR2 visa? The IR2 visa is an Immediate Relative visa designed for children of United States citizens. It grants a green card (lawful permanent residency) upon arrival in the United States, allowing the child to live, study…

IR5 visa explained: process, timeline & tips

What is an IR5 visa? An IR5 visa is a type of U.S. immigration visa specifically designed for parents of U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who are 21 years old or older. Falling under the “Immediate Relative” visa category, the…

Violence Against Women Act For Parents (VAWA)

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for certain individuals, including parents, to seek immigration support in the United States. While the Violence Against Women Act is mostly known for protecting spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens…

O-1B Success Story

After facing challenges with obtaining an O-1B: Individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry, a German Television and Movie Script Writer turned to us for help. This client was struggling…

Receiving a vaccine waiver without holding religious beliefs

Typically, people tend to believe a vaccine waiver is offered only to those who hold religious beliefs, though this isn’t true. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the other routes available for those looking for a vaccine waiver in the…

I-601 Success Story

After visiting the United States with her husband, who is a United States citizen, our client decided that she would like to adjust status to become a Permanent Resident. This client disagreed with the imposed vaccination requirements, so, alongside an…

How to get Family based green card whilst living in Italy

The U.S Embassy in Naples, Italy supplies Italians, who have a sponsor in the U.S, a green card, pending success. In 2023, 441 Family based green cards were issued to Italians with a family member with U.S citizenship. Here we…

O-1 Visa Success Story

After facing challenges with obtaining an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa, a Technical 3D artist turned to us for help. This client was struggling with processing her O-1 Visa, despite having an exemplary track record of working with well known household…

CR-1 or IR-1 spouse visa, what’s best for me?

If you’re a spouse of a US Citizen, and looking to move to the US, there are two main visas that may be best for you - CR-1 and IR-1 spouse visas. In this post, we’ll go into more detail…

How to get Family based green card whilst living in Hungary

The US Embassy in Budapest, Hungary serves Hungarian citizens and residents of Hungary who are applying for Immigrant Visas. In 2023, 107 Family based green cards were issued to Hungarians with a family member with U.S citizenship. Here we will…

Receiving a vaccine waiver if you have previously had a vaccine

Working through the complexities of U.S. immigration law often requires extra attention, especially when working with vaccination requirements. Vaccination is a critical component of US immigration, and is very often required for immigration, but what happens if you have previously…