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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 be…

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…

Obtaining an O-1B Visa as a Producer   Are you a foreign producer 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…