At Chodorow Law Offices, we help families and businesses with temporary (nonimmigrant) visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. We also help with applications and petitions to USCIS for extension and change of status. This includes, but is not limited to:
- L-1 intracompany transferees
- O-1 extraordinary ability
- E-2 treaty investors
- H-1B professionals
- H-3 trainees
- F-1 students
- J-1 exchange visitors
- B1/B2 visitors for business, pleasure, or medical treatment
- Etc.
In addition, our firm has unparalleled experience and resources on the ground for representing clients with regard to temporary visa issues before the U.S. visa-issuing posts China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenyang), Hong Kong, and Taipei. We make it our business to know each consulate’s policies, practices, and procedures.
For introductory information about temporary visas, see:
- Quick Reference to Nonimmigrant Visas
- Visa vs. I-94 (Departure Record): What’s the Difference?
- Admission to the U.S., and Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Nonimmigrant
- Proving Nonimmigrant Intent for a U.S. Visa.
Articles about Temporary Visas
“Birth Tourism” Restricted by New State Department Rule
The State Department has published a Jan. 24 rule taking aim at birth tourism. The rule prohibits issuance of a B-2 (visitor for pleasure) visa if the applicant’s primary purpose for traveling to the U.S. is to gain citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S. The new rule will not prohibit pregnant…
Can I Visit the U.S. While Waiting for My Immigrant Visa?
Here’s a question I’m often asked: I am married to a U.S. citizen. He has started the process for me to get a green card by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Once it’s approved by USCIS, I will apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in my home country. Can…
Video: Tips for Your U.S. Visa Appointment
View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T80jKsfxruY. This video is for you if you are a client of our law firm and the time for your visa appointment at a U.S. consular post is approaching. It’s an important moment for you. It’s also important to our law firm. This video provides tips to help you get ready. The…
Nonimmigrants: Admission, Rights, and Responsibilities
This article discusses the requirements and procedures for admission to the U.S. as a nonimmigrant. It also covers your responsibilities in order to maintain legal nonimmigrant status.[1] It’s important to be familiar with these responsibilities because a violation may make you ineligible for extension of status or change of status, ineligible for adjustment to lawful…