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Fong & Chun, LLP is a Los Angeles immigration law firm focused on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas; family green cards, application for adjustment of status, business visas (H-1B, E, L, Labor Certification), investor and worker visas (E-1, E-2, E-B5), religious visas and US naturalization. The firm also provides assistance regarding US-Canada migration and non-traditional families.
Although we are located in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, we handle cases throughout the USA, and our clients are from countries on six continents. We are available for consultations either in our offices, by telephone, or by email and online. If you are not sure which visa category you fall into please refer to the Free Consultation section of our website. |
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CURRENT IMMIGRATION ISSUES
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Employers Considering Filing Labor Certification ('PERM') Applications the process of filing a PERM or labor certification application on behalf of an employee involves 3 steps.
Working in the United States on the H-1B Visa. The facts on the H-1B visa; how many are available, when to apply, who can apply, how long does the visa last, and how to apply and increase your chances of success.
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| Renewing or replacing your green card - whether you have lost your green card (ARC) or it has expired can have serious consequences. |
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Abandonment of residency - if you have a green card and spend an excessive amount of time outside the United States you risk losing your status as a permanent resident. |
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Visa Types The United States Immigration system is a complex system of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. There are a multitude of different visas which can be divided into two broad categories; immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas are for people with permanent residence outside of the US and wish to go to the US on a temporary basis. Immigrant visas are for those wishing to take up permanent residence in the United States and lead to a permanent resident green card and, eventually, citizenship and naturalization. Immigrant Visas
Work Based Immigrant Visas
EB-1 - Extraordinary Ability
EB-2 - Professionals with Advanced Degree
EB-3 - Skilled or Professional Workers
EB-4 - Religious workers & employees of US Gov.
EB-5 - Investor visa
I-140 - Petition for alien worker
Family Based Immigrant Visas
I-130 - Petition for alien relative
K-1 - Fiancee visa
K-3 - Alien spouse of a US citizen
Schedule A
Nonimmigrant Visas
Visitor Visa - B2
Academic Visas
F-1 (Academic Students)
M-1 (Non Academic)
J-1 (Exchange Visitors)
Work Based Nonimmigrant Visas
E-1 (Treaty Traders)
E-2 (Treaty Investors)
E-3 (Australian Speciality Occupations)
H-1B (Special Occupation)
H-2A (Agricultural)
H-2B (Seasonal Workers)
H-3 (Trainees)
L-1 (Inter-Company Transferees)
O-1 (Extraordinary Ability)
O-2 (Support Personnel)
P-1 (Athletes, Artists, Entertainers Support)
P-2 (Athletes, Artists, Entertainers Exchange)
P-3 (Artists, Entertainers Cultural)
R-1 (Religious)
TN (NAFTA Free Trade Professional)
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What should I do if I change address - A non-US citizen is required by law to keep the US Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) informed about any change of address.
Online 'Infopass' Appointment System improves service at Los Angeles immigration building and eliminates the need to wait in line for immigration information. Eileen Chun-Fruto named as a Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2005, 2006 and 2007 based on her work and recognition from her peers.
Is your passport ready? As of 23 January 2007, all persons including US citizens and legal permanent residents traveling between the US, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean must present a passport.
Do you employ foreign workers? Employers must take care that employment of an alien worker does not expose the company to sanctions by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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