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Starting a Business: How to Get a U.S. Visa From Switzerland   Are you a Swiss 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…

If you’re a U.S. citizen living in Europe and preparing to bring your child to the United States on an IR-2 visa, you are likely balancing the excitement of a new beginning with the weight of navigating U.S. immigration law…

Success Story: Approval of Two I-130 Petitions Through U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt   As of recently our firm has been flooded with I-130 petitions for Dutch nationals. Blue Lake Law successfully obtained two I-130 petitions for two different Dutch…

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

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

Starting a Business: How to Get a U.S. Visa From Belgium   Are you a Belgian 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…

Frankfurt is Now Accepting DCF I-130 Cases for Dutch Nationals!   The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt has recently announced they are accepting Form I-130 (petition for alien relative) Direct Consular Filing (DCF) cases for Dutch nationals on a case…

Success Story: Record-Time Approval of an I-130 Petition Through Direct Consular Filing in London   Our client, a child of a U.S./UK dual national, needed an expedited I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to move to the U.S. with their mother.…

Obtaining an O-1B Visa as a Script Writer   Are you a foreign script writer 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…

Success Story: Approval of a U.S. Citizenship for a Mexican National 79 Years of Age   Our client, a 79 year old Mexican national, reached out to our firm to help him obtain his U.S. citizenship. We were able to…

How to Use Direct Consular Filing For an Immediate Job Relocation and/or Offer from the United Kingdom   Are you a U.S. citizen residing in the United Kingdom and have an immediate job offer or transfer that forces you to…

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

How to Get a Green Card for Your Spouse While Living in France:   If you are a French national living in France, and married to a U.S. citizen you can apply for a green card and may be eligible…

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

Obtaining an O-1B Visa as an Actor    Are you a foreign actor 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…

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: The United Kingdom    The E-1 non-immigrant visa allows UK nationals to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in international trade. This is due to the United Kingdom holding a Treaty of…

How to Use Direct Consular Filing For an Immediate Job Relocation and/or Offer from Germany   Are you a U.S. citizen residing in Germany and have an immediate job offer or transfer that forces you to relocate back to the…

Starting a Business: How to Get a U.S. Visa From Serbia   Are you a Serbian 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…