Entrepreneurs

At Chodorow Law Offices, we help entrepreneurs with temporary visas and green cards. This includes, for example:

In addition, if the entrepreneur is in China, we have unparalleled experience and resources on the ground for providing representation before the U.S. Consulates in China that handle related applications (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Chengdu, and Hong Kong). We make it our business to know each consulate’s policies, practices, and procedures. 

Schedule a consultation with an immigration lawyer in Beijing, Shenyang, Shanghai, or Los Angeles; or by phone, Skype, WeChat, or FaceTime. Our goal is to become your trusted legal adviser.

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