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Success Story: Approval of x2 First Time U.S. Passport Application for Adult Dutch Nationals   Our clients, two adult children of U.S. citizens living in the Netherlands, asked our firm to help them secure their U.S. citizenship. Similar to children,…

Success Story: Approval of x2 CRBA and First Passport Applications for Children Residing in the Netherlands   Our clients, a family of four residing in the Netherlands, reached out to Blue Lake Law to assist them in obtaining a Consular…

Obtaining a Green Card While Married to an Active U.S. Military Member Stationed in Germany   If you are a German national married to a U.S. citizen who is actively serving in the U.S. military stationed in Germany, you may…

Direct Consular Filing from Slovakia 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 Consular Filing (DCF). Under exceptional or urgent…

Starting a Business: How to Get a U.S. Visa From Austria   Are you an Austrian national building a business that you want to expand to the U.S.? The United States has long been a land of opportunity, attracting individuals…

Success Story: 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver Recommendation from Amsterdam    Our client, a Polish national residing in the Netherlands, previously committed a controlled substance violation in Poland. He wished to apply for a B1/B2 tourist visa to enter the U.S., however,…

Success Story: Immigration Visa Approval in London Overcoming Public Charge    Our client, a British national, is married to a U.S. citizen who is currently residing in the States. During the process of securing his immigrant visa, our client needed…

Obtaining a Green Card While Married to an Active U.S. Military Member Stationed in the UK   If you are a UK national married to a U.S. citizen who is actively serving in the U.S. military stationed in the UK,…

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: Spain   The E-1 non-immigrant visa allows Spanish nationals to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in international trade. This is due to Spain holding a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation…

Direct Consular Filing from Slovenia If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Slovenia and wish to bring a close family member to the United States, you may, in limited circumstances, qualify for Direct Consular Filing (DCF). Under exceptional or urgent…

Success Story: Approval of an I-130 Through Consular Processing in Stockholm    Our client, a Canadian national and a resident of Denmark, met their U.S. citizen spouse while living in Denmark. Even though our client is a Canadian national, we…

Obtaining an O-1B Visa as a Musician   Are you a foreign musician with an opportunity to come to the United States to work in the film industry? The U.S. offers the O-1B non-immigrant visa which allows foreign nationals with…

Starting a Business: How to Get a U.S. Visa From Sweden   Are you a Swedish national building a business that you want to expand to the U.S.? The United States has long been a land of opportunity, attracting individuals…

What Happens When You Separate Before a Green Card Interview?    The immigration process can be long and a lot can happen during this time, including separating from your spouse. However, this is a delicate situation which more often than…

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: Switzerland   The E-1 non-immigrant visa allows Swiss nationals to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in international trade. This is due to Switzerland holding a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation…

Obtaining a Green Card While Married to an Active U.S. Military Member Stationed in Poland   If you are a Polish national married to a U.S. citizen who is actively serving in the U.S. military stationed in Poland, you may…

Direct Consular Filing from Croatia 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 Consular Filing (DCF). Under exceptional or urgent…

Success Story: Approval of a 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver from Amsterdam   Our client, a Dutch national, committed a crime involving Moral Turpitude 8 years ago and received a conviction for it in the Netherlands. Because of this past conviction he…