Immigrant-Non Immigrant Visas
Non-Immigrant Visa
Are you seeking a temporary visa so you can live in the United States while you legally work or pursue an education? Not everyone who applies for a visa to come to the United States is attempting to do so permanently.
At Law office of Steven Espinoza, we have years of experience handling all types of visa applications, including nonimmigrant visas. When you work with our firm, we can thoroughly examine your documents, review your situation, and assist with your application and your admission.
We can also help you with what to do if and when your situation changes while you are inside the United States. You can rely on us to keep you up to date on any information pertaining to your application and the complex immigration process.
Who Is Eligible for a Nonimmigrant Visa?Nonimmigrant visas are granted for a certain period of time, typically between 30 days to 6 years, depending on the specific visa. The period of time your visa is granted for will line up with whatever business you intend to carry out while in the United States. There are many categories of people who might be eligible for a nonimmigrant visa. We can work with you to figure out what type of visa is right for your situation
- B-1 and B-2 visas: Visitors and tourists
- E-1 and E-2 visas: Treaty traders and treaty investors
- F-1 visas: Students looking to pursue an education in the United States
- H-1B visas: Foreign workers who are specialists in their field
- H-2B visas: Foreign workers to perform seasonal non-agricultural work
- H-3 visas: Certain trainees
- J-1 visas: V Exchange Visitor Program participants
- K-1 and K-2 visas: Fiancé(e)s of United States citizens and the fiancé(e)s’ children
- L-1A and L-1B visas: Managers or employees in international companies (with offices in the United States)
- O-1 visas: People with extraordinary abilities or skills
- P1, P-2, and P-3 visas: Athletes and entertainers
- R-1 visas: Religious workers
- TN: Certain professionals from Canada and Mexico
Immigrant Visa
Our office can assist you with obtaining Certificates of Citizenship for your adopted child, whether the adoption took place overseas or here in the United States. This is an important document that you should not delay in attaining for your son or daughter as with the passage of time, documents necessary to obtain the Certificate of Citizenship may be misplaced or lost. Contact our office for a case evaluation if you would like assistance in the process of applying for your child’s Certificate of Citizenship.
NATURALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
- The foreign national has been a permanent resident for 5 years and at least half of the 5-year period was spent physically in the United States.
- The foreign national has been a permanent resident for 3 years and is married to a U.S. citizen.
- Foreign national serves in the U.S. Military.
NATURALIZATION ELIGIBILITY
- A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States
- Residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing
- An ability to read, write, and speak English
- Knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government
- Good moral character
- Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution
- Favorable disposition toward the United States
