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Success Story: E-2 for a Dutch National Completed in 6 Weeks

Success Story: E-2 for a Dutch National Completed in 6 Weeks Our team at Blue Lake Law successfully helped our client, a Dutch national, to obtain their E-2 within 6 weeks from the date it was submitted in the U.S.…

Direct Consular Filing from Switzerland

Direct Consular Filing from Switzerland If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Switzerland 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…

Direct Consular Filing from Romania

Direct Consular Filing from Romania If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Romania 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: On-the-spot Approval of Three Waivers

On-the-spot Approval of an I-130, I-485, and I-601 Vaccine Waiver During Interview Our client, a Canadian national married to a US citizen, requested to file applications for the I-130, I-485, and I-601 (vaccine) waivers. All applications were filed concurrently and…

Direct Consular Filing from Belgium

Direct Consular Filing from Belgium If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Belgium 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…

Direct Consular Filing from Spain

Direct Consular Filing from Spain If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Spain 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…

Military Direct Consular Filing from Germany

Military Direct Consular Filing from GermanyIf you are a U.S. citizen stationed in Germany 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…

Success Story: Achieved Two I-601 Waivers for I-140 Immigrant Workers

Two I-601 Vaccine Waivers Achieved for I-140 Immigrant Workers After 9 months from the date of filing our clients, I-140 immigrant workers, successfully obtained two I-601 vaccine waivers. Blue Lake Law worked in accordance with another attorney who was able…

Direct Consular Filing from France

Direct Consular Filing from France If you’re a U.S. citizen living in France 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: 28-Day Direct Consular Filing (DCF) I-130 Approval in Frankfurt, Germany

When life moves quickly, immigration paperwork often has to keep up. That was the case for a US citizen and their non-US citizen spouse living in Germany, for whom we recently completed a remarkably fast Direct Consular Filing (DCF) process…

Direct Consular Filing from Austria

Direct Consular Filing from Austria 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). Under exceptional or urgent…

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 Consular Filing from 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…