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Because of the extensive requirements stated above, the Houston O-1 Visa Attorneys for Researchers, Athletes, Professors, Entertainers, and Performers must have sufficient time to prepare your application. The following application guideline is to assist you to work with one of our Houston O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Attorneys and develop a strategy for your individual application.

If you feel that you may be qualified for an O-1 Visa, you are invited to contact our office for more information. Our Houston Immigration Attorneys will be more than happy to assist you on the phone and schedule an appointment for a personal consultation.

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Assisting Major Employers Transfering Employees Abroad & Moving The World.

Blanket L Visas

Major employers who have subsidiaries or affiliated companies abroad that regularly transfer executives and specialized knowledge skilled workers into the U.S. should take advantage of Blanket L visas instead of filing individual L-1 Intra-company Transferee applications. Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(l)(4), Blanket L visas are reserved for U.S. companies who (1) have annual gross income exceeding $25,000,000 per year in revenue, (2) employ 1,000 employees or more, or (3) who received at least 10 L-1 Intra-company Transferee within the past year. In addition, the employer must also qualify as stated below:

Additionally, because Blanket L is a specialized subcategory of the L-1 Visa for Intracompany Transferees, the foreign employee must meet all other requirements under L-1 visas. Finally, because the language of the blanket L regulations refers to specialized knowledge “professionals,” specialized knowledge workers are required to possess bachelor’s degrees to qualify under Blanket L applications.

Blanket L Application Process

The best way to utilize the employment-based options under the U.S. immigration laws is to develop an international strategy well in advance. The Houston Immigration Attorneys are experienced in helping international companies plan for their long-term foreign national recruiting needs, whether they involve the L-1 visa process or any other visa category.

F-1 Student Visas & M-1 Vocational Training Visas

Over the last 20 years, we have seen a large increase in the amount of foreign students, coming to the U.S. to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a U.S. education.  For years, Houston Texas has been welcoming foreign nationals who bring talents, education, and experience to the city and state.  Over the past few years however, several local Universities and Colleges made it possible for a number of foreign national students to be admitted into programs in accordance to U.S. immigration law and regulations.  Here in Houston Texas, there is a large international student community that are currently enrolled in the Houston Community College Systems, the University of Houston Clear Lake, and San Jacinto College. Particularly, the Houston University Clear Lake has a large Indian and Vietnamese international student presence. The Houston F-1 Student Visa Lawyers at Veritas are proud to participate with the Vietnamese Student Association at UH - Clear Lake. The Houston F-1 Student Visa Attorneys at Pham & Cloves, PLLC. assist clients in preparation and in applying to colleges and university, as well as preparing and filing the F-1 Student Visa application through the U.S. Consular Offices abroad.  Please contact the Houston Student Visa Lawyers and the Clear Lake F-2 Student Visa Attorneys at Pham & Cloves, PLLC..

Generally, there are two types of students visas available for foreign nationals who wish to come to the U.S. to study at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Note: J-1 and J-2 visas are occupational training visas and are not considered student visas). F-1 Student Visas are designated for foreign nationals who seek to obtain an academic degree and M-1 Student Visas are designated for foreign national students who seek vocational degrees.  The Houston F-1 Student Visa Attorneys and the M-1 Vocational Visa Lawyers at Pham & Cloves, PLLC. will assist and guide you through the process of filing for an F-1 Visa or an M-1 Visa.  Specifically, our services include:

Previously, foreign nationals must demonstrate that they are proficient in the English Language by passing the TOEFL or the IFELTS.  However, more recently, international students do not have to demonstrate English proficiency through the SEVIS system, so long as their study program requires English as Second Language (ESL) courses.  Because International student may have to pay three times the rate of in-state students in public colleges and universities, many foreign national find it appealing to attend community colleges, such as the Houston Community College System, or local universities, such as the University of Houston Clear Lake.  Over the past 10 years, these schools have developed programs tailored to accommodate international students, especially those that are from Vietnam, China, Thailand, Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, India, and Pakistan.  Please contact our Houston F-1 International Student Visa Attorneys for more information.

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General Information Regarding E-3 Specialty Worker Visas

E-3 Specialty Worker Visa were created to meet the demand of shortages of professional worker that is limited to 65,000 annual limitation by H-1B’s. However, EB3 Specialty worker visa is only reserved for Australian professionals and have clear advantages over the traditional H-1B visa. EB-3 visas are limited to 10,500 per year.  This number is NOT within the 65,000 numerical limits of H-1B visas.  Although similar to the H-1B visas, the E-3 visa has several key elements that are similar to the E category; and thus, the E-3 visas are more flexible for Australian nationals.

Australian professionals who are qualified under “specialty occupations”, as defined by the DOL, can come to the U.S. on E-3 Visas. “Specialty Occupation,” as defined under INA Section 214(i)(1).  “Specialty Occupation” requires that the job embodies a specialized area of knowledge and a bachelor degree or an equivalent (2 years degree and 2 years experience or four years of experienced in a designated field).  Also, similar to H-1B the employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of labor prior to filing for the E-3 abroad.

Advantages of E-3 Specialty Worker Visas

Unlike H-1B, but similar to other E categories such as an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, spouses of E-3 visa holders may work for any employer in the U.S.  In addition, the E-3 applications may be filed directly abroad at the U.S. Consular Office.  If you are currently in the U.S., the Houston E3 Visa Attorneys at Pham & Cloves, PLLC. will assist you in filing a change-of-status application with the USCIS and apply for the E-3 Visa Status here in the U.S.  Lastly, another advantage of the E-3 Visa is that it is issued on a 2-year basis but can be renewed indefinitely.  So long as the foreign national can demonstrate that he or she does not have the intent to permanently reside and work in the U.S., the E-3 visa can be renewed.  Though, this requirement is not usually scrutinized under the E categories.

How Do I File An E-3 Specialty Worker Visa

Because E-3 Specialty Worker visas are under the E category, it can be filed directly with the U.S. consular office in Australia. Speciaty Workers under H-1B, as well as Intracomapny transferees under L-1 must go through the duplicate process of filing with the USCIS and subsequently transferred or refile the applications with the Consular officer abroad. As such, E-3 visa applicants will save time and resources in filing directly in Asutralia. To assist in the preparation and filing of E-3 visas, the Houston U.S. Consular Processing Lawyers and the Houston E-3 Australian Specialty Worker Visa Attorneys at Pham & Cloves, PLLC. will provide you with the initial phone consultation and answering all your questions and concerns.  In addition, our attorneys will prepare and organize a croevr letter (brief) documenting evidence and prepare the exhibits.  Finally, our experienced U.S. Immigration Attorneys and our U.S. Consular Processing Lawyers will assist you through the consular processing interview. Our West Houston Nonimmigrant Application Lawyers have assisted many clients to obtain approved non-immigrant visas, even after an initial denial.  Please contact the Houston Texas E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation Visa Lawyers at Pham & Cloves, PLLC. for a personal consultation.

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To apply for a visitor visa, the alien must file a Department of State Form 156 application in the country of residence. Depending on the alien’s gender and country of origin, the alien may also have to file security verification forms and background checks. Some aliens may also have to obtain security clearance in their home country as requested by the Consular Officers. Visitors who are currently in the U.S. may file an application to extend his or her status with the USCIS. USCIS must have received and issued receipt notices prior to the expiration of the authorized stayed, which is stamped on the visitors’ I-94 forms at the port of entry. However, extension applicants do not have to travel outside the U.S. after their extension application is filed and their authorized stay is expired. If approved, the USCIS will back-date the visa status prior to the date in which the authorized stay is expired. In any case, applicants must leave the U.S. if the extension application is denied prior to 180 days after the expiration date to avoid future bar from admission into the U.S.

B-1 and B-2 visitor visa applications, as well as extension applications, should be accompanied by a detailed cover letter by the alien’s attorney, explaining why he or she is qualified for a visitor visa. An attorney cover letter will break down each requirement, evidence supporting each requirement, and the reason for such application. The application would also have a copy of form G-28, indicating that a PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC immigration attorney represents the alien in filing the application. The form also advises the Consular Officer to contact the attorney should they have any questions or concerns. Furthermore, because immigration is U.S. federal law, an attorney from PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC can represent clients from any country and the alien need not ever see the attorney in person.

For more information about a B-1 Visitor Visa for Business or a B-2 Visitor Visa for Pleasure, or any other Immigration issue, please contact theHouston B-1 Visitor Visa For Business Attorneys and the Houston B-2 Visitor for Pleasure Lawyers at PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC at 713-492-0337 for a consultation. Alternatively, please contact us through our interactive online contact form.

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