Extraordinary Ability Visa Immigration Virginia O Lawyers Maryland Attorneys
O Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The O visa category is a visa that allows non-immigrants to come to the US who intend to work in their area of extraordinary ability or achievement. The O visa category is only for those aliens of “extraordinary” ability in the sciences, arts (primarily movies or TV series), education, business or athletics.
The O-2 visa allows non-immigrants to accompany the O-1 visa holder and to assist the O-1 visa beneficiary. The O-2 visa also allows family members of the O-1 visa to come to the US as long as they are accompanying the O-1 visa holder.
If you are seeking a O visa, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining O visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(a)(15)(O) an alien who—
(i) has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim or, with regard to motion picture and television productions a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement, and whose achievements have been recognized in the field through extensive documentation, and seeks to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability; or
(ii)
(I) seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of accompanying and assisting in the artistic or athletic performance by an alien who is admitted under clause (i) for a specific event or events,
(II) is an integral part of such actual performance,
(III)
(a) has critical skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which cannot be performed by other individuals, or
(b) in the case of a motion picture or television production, has skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which are critical either based on a pre-existing longstanding working relationship or, with respect to the specific production, because significant production (including pre- and post-production work) will take place both inside and outside the United States and the continuing participation of the alien is essential to the successful completion of the production, and
(IV) has a foreign residence which the alien has no intention of abandoning; or
(iii) is the alien spouse or child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act
15 (O) an alien who:
(i) has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim or, with regard to motion picture and television productions a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement, and whose achievements have been recognized in the field through extensive documentation, and seeks to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability; or
(ii)
(I) seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of accompanying and assisting in the artistic or athletic performance by an alien who is admitted under clause (i) for a specific event or events,
(II) is an integral part of such actual performance,
(III) (a) has critical skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which cannot be performed by other individuals, or
(b) in the case of a motion picture or television production, has skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which are critical either based on a pre-existing long-standing working relationship or, with respect to the specific production, because significant production (including pre- and post-production work) will take place both inside and outside the United States and the continuing participation of the alien is essential to the successful completion of the production, and
(IV) has a foreign residence which the alien has no intention of abandoning; or
(iii) is the alien spouse or child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;
TN Visa Immigration Virginia Maryland Lawyers Attorneys
TN Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The TN visa also known as the NAFTA visa. NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement which provides for a special states known as TN status. To apply for TN status, the individual must be based on a list of qualifying professions/occupations.
To be eligible for a TN status of, the beneficiary must have at least a bachelor’s degree in order to fill the position. There are some possible exceptions to this requirement.
It is critical to note that the TN beneficiaries must have a nonimmigrant intent of coming for a temporary period only.
If you are seeking a TN status, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number.
Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining TN status.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER II > Part II > § 1184 Admission of nonimmigrants
(e) Nonimmigrant professionals and annual numerical limit
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an alien who is a citizen of Canada and seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Annex 1502.1 (United States of America), Part C—Professionals, of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement to engage in business activities at a professional level as provided for therein may be admitted for such purpose under regulations of the Attorney General promulgated after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor.
(2) An alien who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico, and the spouse and children of any such alien if accompanying or following to join such alien, who seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Section D of Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (in this subsection referred to as “NAFTA”) to engage in business activities at a professional level as provided for in such Annex, may be admitted for such purpose under regulations of the Attorney General promulgated after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor. For purposes of this chapter, including the issuance of entry documents and the application of subsection (b) of this section, such alien shall be treated as if seeking classification, or classifiable, as a nonimmigrant under section 1101 (a)(15) of this title. The admission of an alien who is a citizen of Mexico shall be subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5). For purposes of this paragraph and paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the term “citizen of Mexico” means “citizen” as defined in Annex 1608 of NAFTA.
(3) The Attorney General shall establish an annual numerical limit on admissions under paragraph (2) of aliens who are citizens of Mexico, as set forth in Appendix 1603.D.4 of Annex 1603 of the NAFTA. Subject to paragraph (4), the annual numerical limit—
(A) beginning with the second year that NAFTA is in force, may be increased in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5(a) of Section D of such Annex, and
(B) shall cease to apply as provided for in paragraph 3 of such Appendix.
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Religious Visa Immigration Virginia R Lawyers Maryland Attorneys
R Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The R visa was created to allow members of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit organization in the US and are seeking to enter the US for a period not to exceed five years to perform religious activity. The alien’s spouse and children may accompany or join the religious worker if certain conditions are met by the religious worker.
To be eligible for a R visa, the religious worker must engage in an activity that relates to a traditional religious function.
If you are seeking a R visa, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining B visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(R) an alien, and the spouse and children of the alien if accompanying or following to join the alien, who—
(i) for the 2 years immediately preceding the time of application for admission, has been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States; and
(ii) seeks to enter the United States for a period not to exceed 5 years to perform the work described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of paragraph (27)(C)(ii);
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act
(R) an alien, and the spouse and children of the alien if accompanying or following to join the alien, who-
(i) f or the 2 years immediately preceding the time of application for admission, has been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States; and
(ii) seeks to enter the United States for a period not to exceed 5 years to perform the work described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of paragraph (27)(C)(ii);
K-1 K-3 Fiance Visa Virginia Maryland Immigration Lawyers Attorneys
K-1 & K-3 Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The K (K-1) visa is also known as the fiancée visa. The K visa is available to a person coming to the United States for the sole purpose of concluding a valid marriage to the petitioner of the K-1 visa within 90 days after entry.
There are certain restrictions applicable to a K-1 visa.
If you are seeking a K (fiancee) visa, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining K visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
K-1/K-3 Visa
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(a)(15)(K) subject to subsections (d) and (p) [2] of section 1184 of this title, an alien who—
(i) is the fiancee or fiance of a citizen of the United States (other than a citizen described in section 1154 (a)(1)(A)(viii)(I) of this title) and who seeks to enter the United States solely to conclude a valid marriage with the petitioner within ninety days after admission;
(iii) is the minor child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien.
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act
15 (K) subject to subsections (d) and (p) of section 214, an alien who–
(i) is the fiancee or fiance of a citizen of the United States (other than a citizen described in section 204(a)(1)(A)(viii)(I) ) and who seeks to enter the United States solely to conclude a valid marriage with the petitioner within ninety days after admission;
(iii) is the minor child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;
Foreign Media Visa Immigration Virginia I Lawyers Maryland Attorneys
I Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The I visa is for foreign media representatives to come to the US on a temporary basis. The I visa is primarily for foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media to come to the US for the sole purpose of engaging in such a vocation. The foreign media representative’s spouse and children may also accompany the I visa holder.
If you are seeking an I visa, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining I visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(a) 15 (I) upon a basis of reciprocity, an alien who is a bona fide representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media, who seeks to enter the United States solely to engage in such vocation, and the spouse and children of such a representative, if accompanying or following to join him;
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act-
15 (I) upon a basis of reciprocity, an alien who is a bona fide representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media, who seeks to enter the United States solely to engage in such vocation, and the spouse and children of such a representative if accompanying or following to join him
Foreign Employee Visa Immigration Virginia H-3 Lawyer Maryland Attorneys
H-3 Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The H-3 visa category is primarily used by companies and institutions in the US that want to bring foreign employees into the US temporarily so that the foreign employee may participate in an established trainng program.
The established training program may be a classroom training program or a on the job training program that is combied with a classroom training program. The established training program however, must be unavailable to the foreign employee in the employee’s home country.
One of the main purposes for an US based company or institution to apply for an H-3 visa is to assist their foreign employee increase his/her knowledge and skills, so that the foreign employee can provide greater benefit to the institution’s foreign operations.
If you are seeking a H-3 visa for a foreign employee, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining H-3 visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(a) 15 (H) an alien
(iii) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States as a trainee, other than to receive graduate medical education or training, in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide productive employment; and the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien specified in this paragraph if accompanying him or following to join him;
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act-
15 (H)an alien
(iii)having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States as a trainee, other than to receive graduate medical education or training, in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide productive employment; and the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien specified in this paragraph if accompanying him or following to join him.
Temporary Skilled Unskilled Workers Visa Immigration Virginia H2-B Maryland Attorneys
H2-B Nonimmigrant Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The H2-B nonimmigrant visa category is used by comapnies in the US to temporarily hire skilled or unskilled foreign workers to engage in nonagricultural positions.
For a potential employee to be eligible for a H2-B visa, the need for that employee must not only be temporary, but also there must not be any US workers available for that position.
If you are seeking a H2-B visa, contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining H2-B visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1101. Definitions
(a)15 H an alien
(ii)(b)having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform other temporary service or labor if unemployed persons capable of performing such service or labor cannot be found in this country, but this clause shall not apply to graduates of medical schools coming to the United States to perform services as members of the medical profession
INA: ACT 101 – DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act-
(15) (H) an alien
(ii)(b) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform other temporary service or labor if unemployed persons capable of performing such service or labor cannot be found in this country, but this clause shall not apply to graduates of medical schools coming to the United States to perform services as members of the medical profession;
H-1B Visa Immigration Temporary Work Virginia Maryland Lawyers Attorneys
H1-B Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The H-1B visa is a temporary worker visa. There are four ways a person can qualify for an H-1B visa:
- Possession of a U.S. bachelors or higher degree required by the specialty occupation.
- An equivalent foreign degree.
- An unrestricted state license to fully practice a specialty occupation.
- Have the education or specialized training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a US baccalaureate or higher degree and recognized in the specialty occupation.
A specialty occupation is an occupation that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainement of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty as a minim for entry into the occupation in the US.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
USC CODE TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER II > Part II 1101(a)15
(H) an alien
(i) (b) subject to section 1182 (j)(2) of this title, who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services (other than services described in subclause (a) during the period in which such subclause applies and other than services described in subclause (ii)(a) or in subparagraph (O) or (P)) in a specialty occupation described in section 1184 (i)(1) of this title or as a fashion model, who meets the requirements for the occupation specified in section 1184 (i)(2) of this title or, in the case of a fashion model, is of distinguished merit and ability, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Attorney General that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary an application under section 1182 (n)(1) of this title,
USC CODE 1182(J)2
(2) An alien who is a graduate of a medical school and who is coming to the United States to perform services as a member of the medical profession may not be admitted as a nonimmigrant under section 1101 (a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title unless—
(A) the alien is coming pursuant to an invitation from a public or nonprofit private educational or research institution or agency in the United States to teach or conduct research, or both, at or for such institution or agency, or
(B)
(i) the alien has passed the Federation licensing examination (administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States) or an equivalent examination as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and
(ii)
(I) has competency in oral and written English or
(II) is a graduate of a school of medicine which is accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States).
(3) Omitted.
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International Organization Visa Immigration Virginia G Lawyers Maryland Attorneys
G Visa
Virginia & Maryland
The G visa also known as the visa for representatives of international organizations.
The G visa provides for five categories or representaives of international organizations:
- Principal resident representatives of a foreign government recognized by the US. This includes the representative and his immediate family.
- Other accredited representatives of such a foreign government to such international organizations and the members of their immeidate families.
- An alien who is able to qualify for the above two categories except for the fact the US government does not recognize the government or the governement is not a member of the International Organization.
- Officers or employees of the international organization and members of their immediate families.
- Attendant, servants, and personal employees of such representatives, officers or employees.
If you are seeking a G visa for either business or to visit the US to see a loved, etc., contact the law offices of SRIS Law Group for assistance. You can contact us online or call us via our toll free number. Our immigration attorneys have assisted many clients with obtaining G visas.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our immigration attorneys and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
INA Sec. 101. [8 U.S.C. 1101] (a) As used in this Act-15 (G)
(i) a designated principal resident representative of a foreign government recognized de jure by the United States, which foreign government is a member of an international organization entitled to enjoy privileges, exemptions, and immunities as an international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act (59 Stat. 669) 22 U.S.C. 288, note, accredited resident members of the staff of such representatives, and members of his or their immediate family;
(ii) other accredited representatives of such a foreign government to such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;
(iii) an alien able to qualify under (i) or (ii) above except for the fact that the government of which such alien is an accredited representative is not recognized de jure by the United States, or that the government of which he is an accredited representative is not a member of such international organization, and the members of his immediate family;
(iv) officers, or employees of such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;
(v) attendants, servants, and personal employees of any such representative, officer, or employee, and the members of the immediate families of such attendants, servants, and personal employees;
USC Code TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER II > Part II 1101(a)15 (G)
(i) a designated principal resident representative of a foreign government recognized de jure by the United States, which foreign government is a member of an international organization entitled to enjoy privileges, exemptions, and immunities as an international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act (59 Stat. 669) [22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.], accredited resident members of the staff of such representatives, and members of his or their immediate family;
(ii) other accredited representatives of such a foreign government to such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;
(iii) an alien able to qualify under (i) or (ii) above except for the fact that the government of which such alien is an accredited representative is not recognized de jure by the United States, or that the government of which he is an accredited representative is not a member of such international organization; and the members of his immediate family;
(iv) officers, or employees of such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;
(v) attendants, servants, and personal employees of any such representative, officer, or employee, and the members of the immediate families of such attendants, servants, and personal employees;
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