At Chodorow Law Offices, we help businesses and professionals with employment-based immigration, i.e., green cards. This includes, for example:
- Multinational managers and executives
- EB-1 extraordinary ability
- Outstanding researchers and professors
We have represented startups and Fortune 500 companies, Nobel Prize winners, Olympic and professional athletes, EB-5 regional centers, high tech companies, symphonies, artists, health care professionals, diplomats, and many others facing complex immigration matters.
In addition, we have unparalleled experience and resources on the ground for representing clients before the U.S. Consulates in China that handle immigrant visa applications (Guangzhou and Hong Kong). We make it our business to know each consulate’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Highlights
How to Read the State Department Visa Bulletin
Under U.S. immigration law, there is an annual quota on the number of persons who may be granted lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in any category. The monthly Visa Bulletin explains to whom an immigrant visa number is immediately available.
FAQ: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
To qualify in the outstanding professor or researcher category, you must demonstrate international recognition for your outstanding achievements in a particular academic field. You must have at least 3 years experience in teaching or research in that academic area.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas and EB-1 Multinational Managers: A Guide for Startups and Mature Companies
This Guide provides an overview of the requirements and procedures involved in applying for an L-1 (intracompany transfer) visa, seeking admission to the U.S., and complying with the terms and conditions of the visa. This Guide also discusses the related green card category for EB-1 multinational managers.
U.S.: Quick Reference to Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
This article briefly describes each employment-based permanent residence category under U.S. immigration law.
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USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants
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How to Apply for a Notarial China Birth Certificate
If you were born in Mainland China, you may need a notarial birth certificate (NBC) for purposes of applying for immigration or citizenship in another country, such as the United States, Canada, Italy, etc.
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Getting China Notarial Certificates for Your U.S. Immigration Case
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How to Reschedule a USCIS Biometrics Appointment
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