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To apply for a K-1 fiancé visa, the U.S. citizen must first file the petition with the USCIS in the United States on behalf of the foreign fiancé. The U.S.C. applicant must demonstrate that the relationship is a bona fide, good faith, relationship. That is, the applications are not fraudulent and are not intended to [...]

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K-1 fiancé visas & K-3 marriage visas afford fiancés and spouses of U.S. citizens (U.S.C.) to enter the United States as non-immigrants to marry the U.S.C in case of fiancé visas and to adjust their status under marriage visas. K-1 and K-3 visas are intended to unite families in the U.S. and circumvent the long, [...]

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Employers may file immigrant petition for their foreign employees, including H-1B visa holder, by preparing and filing form  I-140, Immigrant Petition Application and Green Card Applications for Foreign Workers. Under certain categories, such as internationally recognized business persons and researchers, as well as multi-national executives, may be sponsored and an immigration visa is immediately available [...]

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Filing an H-1B application can be time consuming and complicated. The experienced Houston immigration attorneys at PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC would be able to assist the employer in filing H-1B visas. As part of our services, each application will be accompanied by a detailed cover letter drafted by one of  PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC’s experienced [...]

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An employer may extend an H-1B visa for the foreign employee beyond the 6 years limitation under these conditions:
•    An Adjustment of Status Application was started at least 365 days prior. If so, AC21 allows for unlimited one-year extensions, as long as the green card application is in process. Alternatively, the employer must have an [...]

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