E2 Visa approved at Toronto Consulate after Expedited Interview during COVID-19 Protocols
Congratulations to our client, a Canadian citizen who received the approval of his E-2 Visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto earlier this month in February, 2021. The client developed a medical transport business, which became the key to the case as his appointment...
Green Card for Entrepreneurs through the EB2 National Interest Waiver
Foreign professionals who are entrepreneurs may be interested in seeking permanent residency in the United States through an employment-based, second-preference immigrant visa (EB-2). Through the EB-2 process, entrepreneurs can qualify for permanent residency (a...
EB2 National Interest Waiver Approved for Human Resources Consultant
Congratulations to our client, a consultant in the field of Human Resources who recently received the approval notice for his EB2 National Interest Waiver. Our client had over 30 years of experience in the field of human resources with many of those focused in...
E2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Texas Optometry Practice
Congratulations to our client, a dual Canadian and Chinese national who recently received an approval of her change of status request to E-2 Status. The client is an optometrist who will operate an optometry practice in Austin, Texas. In addition to the healthcare...
Three Most Important EB1 Visa Trends for 2021
A lot is set to change for EB-1 visas, and immigration in general, in 2021. Much was thrown off in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the tightened immigration restrictions that followed in the United States. In 2021, though, it appears that the new...
EB2 National Interest Waiver Approved for Consultant in Digital Design and Technology Intelligence
Congratulations to our client, a consultant in Technology Intelligence and Digital Design focused on User Experience, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, who earlier this month received the approval notice for his EB2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS accepted our...
EB-2 NIW Approved for Software Engineer
Congratulations to our client, a software engineer with extensive experience in flight simulation software, who recently received the approval notice for his EB2 National Interest Waiver. In support of his Petition we were successful in demonstrating that our client...
L1 Visa Approved for Aircraft Engineer
Congratulations to our client who recently received an L-1B visa approval as a Specialized Employee for a company dedicated to the development, production, and maintenance of aircraft components. In compliance with the requirements of an L-1B visa, our client was...
Green Card Denials Increase Substantially Inside the US in 2020: Another Brick in the Invisible Wall.
Throughout his 2016 presidential campaign and during his current presidential term, Donald Trump has attracted much attention to the phrase “build the wall.” While we always knew it was unlikely to come into fruition, what many Americans failed to see was the...
Colombo & Hurd Ranked No. 1 Immigration Law Firm in Central Florida by Orlando Business Journal
Colombo & Hurd was recently ranked No. 1 on the Orlando Business Journal’s list of Central Florida Immigration Law Firms. Colombo & Hurd received the top ranking out of all of the other Central Florida firms that responded to the survey and are listed as...
How to Apply for the National Interest Waiver Green Card in 2020 (Step-by-Step Guide).
If you are seeking permanent residency, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers many advantages in 2020. The processing time for most applicants is relatively short when compared to the alternatives and it has the benefit of providing a direct path to a green...
EB2 National Interest Waiver Approved for Food Safety Auditor
Congratulations to our client, a Brazilian national, who recently received a notice of approval for an EB2 National Interest Waiver. Due to the client’s documented track record of success in the food safety industry as well as the significance of her proposed...
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How Long Does the National Interest Waiver Process Take? [2020 Update]
If you are a professional seeking to live and work in the United States, you have likely considered a number of immigration options. One option that has gained considerable attention since 2017 is the EB-2 visa with National Interest Waiver – an employment-based visa...
Green Card Eligibility for Foreign Doctors Encouraged by Trump’s Executive Order and Easing of Licensing Requirements by US States
The path to US residency for foreign physicians has long been a series of obstacles leading to a dead end for many. With limited options to obtain even a temporary visa and burdensome requirements to reach the opportunity for the green card stage, many foreign...
Immigration Denials: Complete Guide to Overcome Immigration & Green Card Denials and Win.
Strategies discussed include Motions to Reopen, Reconsider, BIA and AAO Appeals as well as Federal Court Challenges. Did you just receive an immigration denial or are you concerned about the possibility of receiving one? You are not alone. Based on data released from...
EB-1 Visa and J-1 Waiver Approved for Brazilian Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Specialist in 4 days.
Our experienced EB1 Visa team at Colombo & Hurd recently obtained an approval for a Brazilian epidemiologist and infectious disease doctor who previously had his EB-1 case denied by USCIS through another law firm. There were a number of of factors that we were...
US Visa Opportunities for Foreign Physicians and Healthcare Workers: The Impact of Coronavirus in the US and the Potential for a Green Card through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver.
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has created a worldwide health crisis, highlighting the importance of well-trained healthcare staff around the world. As the United States has become the country with the highest number of COVID-19 infections, the number of...
EB-1 v. EB-2 National Interest Waiver: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Green Card Options
For individuals interested in living and working in the United States, obtaining permanent residency (a green card) is often the ultimate goal. With a green card, an immigrant has certain rights that they would not otherwise have. This includes the ability to live...
USCIS Holds EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement to discuss new Processing Procedures
On March 13, 2020 USCIS held an EB-5 Stakeholder agreement via telephone to discuss the recent changes to I-526 processing procedures and other updates to the program as part of the regularly scheduled stakeholder engagement schedule. The main topic of discussion was...
The Top Four National Interest Waiver Trends for 2020
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an incredibly attractive option for many professionals and others who are considering immigrating to the United States. This type of visa allows you to self-petition, which means that you do not need a job or job offer in...
