Taking Your Goals Personally
Since 1997, Kamran I. Makhdoom, PLLC, has been a boutique immigration law firm specializing in custom immigration plans. We look at our client's limitations and expectations to determine the best course of action to accomplish their goals.
Non-Immigrant (Temporary Stay) Visas
B-1 (Visitor for Business)
This visa is best suited for business purposes, medical treatment, meetings, seminars, and investors seeking prospective opportunities.
B-2 (Visitor for Pleasure)
This is used to visit family members, friends, sightseeing, and vacation.
E-2 (Treaty Investor)
It is for the investor, executive, essential employee, multifaceted and less explored. This visa a boon for entrepreneurs who are in control of their funds at all stages.
F-1 (Student Visa)
It is applied for after obtaining an I-20 from a school in the US.
H-1B (Specialty Occupation Worker)
It is a visa usually sought for occupations like Doctors, I.T. Professionals, Engineers, and C.P.A's.
L-1 (Intra Company Transferee)
Intra company transferee is for executives, managers, and people of specialized knowledge. This visa is wherein an employee's services are transferred from a business entity outside the US to a related entity in the US.
R-1 (Religious Worker)
Visa is reserved for those individuals who have acquired special religious knowledge and are well conversant with its practices.
Immigrant (Permanent) Visas in the Employment-Based Category
Extraordinary ability
- Intra company transferee (executive/manager)
- Advanced Degree
- India - 06/15/2008 Pakistan- Current
Exceptional Ability
- Skilled Worker
- India - 09/22/2003 Pakistan- 07/01/2010
- Unskilled Worker
- India - 09/22/2003 Pakistan- 07/01/2010
- Skilled Worker
Religious Worker
Employment/ Job Creation
Immigrant (Permanent) Visas in the Family-Based Category
Immediate relatives include parents, spouses, and unmarried children under 21
Spouses and children of permanent residents (green card holders)
The latest category continues to be current under the September 2013 visa bulletin
- Unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents (green card holders)
- Married adult children of US citizens
- Brothers and sisters of US citizens
Other Services
Consular Services - Nonimmigrant
DS-160 applications for all nonimmigrant visas include but are not limited to B-1, B-2, F-1/F-2, H-1B/H-4, E-2, L-1/L2, and R-1.
Consular Services - Immigrant
DS-230 and I-864 applications filed with the US Embassies enable foreign nationals to apply and obtain their immigrant visas at a US Embassy or US Consulate worldwide.
Matters with Department of State
Child Status Protection Act wherein children (now 21 years old) are covered under any immigrant petition filed for their parents.
VAWA
Violence Against Women Act gives a green card to battered spouses of US citizens.
Waivers
Hardship to US citizen or LPR parents and spouse
Communicable disease
Crime (misdemeanor)
Domestic violence
Previous deportation
Humanitarian grounds
Re-entry Permit
A re-entry permit allows permanent residents to return to the US within two years but does not reserve the time spent outside the U.S. for citizenship purposes.
Travel Document
This allows an applicant for adjustment of status to travel outside the US and then be paroled in when seeking entry into the US.
Work Authorization
We are granting work authorization to a nonimmigrant based on various categories.
Student
Spouse of E-2
Spouse of L-1
Waiting for a green card to be approved