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From the Netherlands to the United States: Building a Jukebox Business Our client, a Dutch national and entrepreneur, came to Blue Lake Law with plans to expand their business venture into the United States. The client had established a business…

A Time-Sensitive Immigration Case Our client, a U.S. citizen, was living in Poland with his Polish spouse when he received a job opportunity in the United States that required the couple to relocate on short notice. With the anticipated start…

Direct Consular Filing Through Frankfurt: What You Need to Know The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt has become one of the busiest Direct Consular Filing (DCF) and U.S. immigration visa hubs in Europe due to the closure of a number…

Direct Consular Filing in Austria: The Fastest DCFs Yet! If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Austria and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct Consular Filing (DCF).…

Direct Consular Filing in Czech Republic: The Fastest DCFs Yet! If you’re a U.S. citizen living in the Czech Republic and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct…

Success Story: Approval of Form I-130 for a Dutch National in Under 4 Months  Our client, a Dutch national, is married to a U.S. citizen who received a job offer that would require them to relocate to the States with…

Success Story: Approval of Forms I-130 and I-485 for a Spanish National Living in Georgia    Our client, a Spanish national married to a U.S. citizen, was residing inside the U.S., when they contacted our firm to help with a…

Success Story: 1 Year B1/B2 Visa for a Previously Convicted Dutch National    Our client, a Dutch national, had a previous conviction on his record that made it difficult to apply for a non-immigrant visa to the U.S.. Prospective U.S.…

Direct Consular Filing from Finland Through the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm  If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Finland and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct Consular…

Direct Consular Filing from Malta Through the U.S. Consulate General in Naples If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Malta and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct…

Direct Consular Filing from Turkey - Typical 1-2 Month Processing Time From Ankara!  If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Turkey and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for…

Success Story: 3 Month Approval of an I-130 Petition for a British National  Our client, a British national married to a U.S. citizen, reached out to our firm because their U.S. spouse was offered a job back in the U.S.…

Success Story: Approval of an O-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa for a British Squash Coach    Our client, a British Squash coach, reached out to our firm to assist him in securing a visa to the U.S. Given his outstanding achievements…

Success Story: Approval of an I-601 Vaccination Waiver for a Danish National    Our client, a Danish national married to a U.S. citizen, filed an I-130 form (petition for an alien relative) and an I-485 form (adjustment of status) while…

Direct Consular Filing from Croatia Through the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt  If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Croatia and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct…

Direct Consular Filing from Cyprus Through the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt  If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Cyprus and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct…

Direct Consular Filing from Slovakia Through the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt  If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Slovakia and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct…

When you are facing a potential U.S. travel ban because of an old arrest, caution, or conviction, the process can feel overwhelming. In the search for quick reassurance, it is easy to understand why prospective travellers turn to online forums,…