Employment-Based Immigration

Employment-Based Immigration

  • EB-1 (Employment First Preference)

  • Persons with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
  • Outstanding professors and researchers
  • Multinational managers or executives

  • EB-2 (Employment Second Preference)

  • Professionals holding an advanced degree (beyond a bachelor's degree), or a bachelor's degree and at least five years progressive experience in the profession
  • Persons with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
  • NIW (National Interest Waiver): Applicants distinguished in their professional field or with extraordinary ability may apply for a National Interest Waiver, which waives the standard Labor Certification requirement for most EB immigration petitions: 고학력자 독립 이민으로, 대학교수, 공학자 등의 전문직에서 뛰어난 능력 (미국 국익(national interest)에 도움을 줄 수 있는 경력)을 보유하신 분들이 취업 또는 투자를 할 필요가 없이 미국 영주권을 취득할 수 있도록 하는 제도. 다른 취업이민 2순위와 달리 job offer와 노동국으로부터의 노동인증 (Labor Certification)을 필요로 하지 않는다는 점이 특징

  • EB-3 – (Employment Third Preference)

  • Professionals (those with jobs that require at least a bachelor's degree)
  • Skilled Workers (those with jobs that require minimum 2 years of training or work experience)
  • Unskilled (Other) Workers (those with jobs that require less than 2 years of training or work experience)

  • EB-4 – (Employment Fourth Preference)

  • Special Immigrants: Religious Workers/Special Immigrant Juveniles/ Broadcasters/Armed Forces Members, etc.
  • Special Immigrant
    : Religious Workers/ Special Immigrant Juveniles/ Broadcasters / Armed Forces Members, etc.

Reentry Permit

  • For U.S. Permanent Residents who wish to continuously reside more than 1 year and less than 2 years outside the United States

  • Applicant must be present in the U.S. at time of filing, and he or she must be in the U.S. to attend the biometrics (fingerprinting) appointment

Special Immigrant Religious Worker (EB-4)

  • Applicant must work for a religious organization or denomination as a minister or in a religious vocation or occupation

  • Applicant must have been a member and an employee of the same religious organization for the immediate 2 years preceding the EB-4 immigration petition

 

  • Mr. Lee is a life saver. My wife and I ran out of status while in the US because of laws that changed in the meantime. I reached out to Mr. Lee and he was able to literary save our life and gain our status back. He was very professional and knew exactly the steps and paperwork to file. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.

    Benjamin Tone

  • 영주권 서류를 이현철 변호사님 통해 했는데요 빠르고 정확하게 서류준비를 할 수 있도록 도와주시고 이메일로도 계속 진행과정을 말씀해주셔서 좋았습니다.

    케이스마다 걸리는 시간은 다를 수 있겠지만 인터뷰까지 결과를 얻기까지도 아주 빠르게 진행되었습니다.

    이민 변호사님 찾으시는 분들께 추천드립니다.

    kelly Kim

  • E2 신분변경 후 1년4개월 동안 영주권 진행하면서 E-mail, 전화 연락 잘 받아 주셔서 감사합니다.
    역시~ 소문대로 연락 잘 되시고 친절합니다.
    변호사님 사무실에 다른 직원분들도 답답한 마음에 연락 하면 친절히 답변 주셔서 감사합니다.

    연락 잘 되는 변호사님이 최고입니다!

    Sungjae Lee
Family-Based Immigration

Family-Based Immigration

  • For Spouse (Marriage-based Green Card)

  • Spouse of U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident

 

  • For Child

  • Unmarried children of U.S. Citizens / Spouses, minor children, and unmarried adult children (over 21) of U.S. Permanent Residents
  • Married Children of U.S. Citizens (Your married sons or daughters of any age)

 

  • For Parents

  • U.S. Citizen over 21 may file for parents
  • U.S. Citizen over 21 may file for parents

 

  • For Siblings

  • Petition
  • U.S. Citizen over 21 may file for brothers or sisters

  • Mr. Lee is a life saver. My wife and I ran out of status while in the US because of laws that changed in the meantime. I reached out to Mr. Lee and he was able to literary save our life and gain our status back. He was very professional and knew exactly the steps and paperwork to file. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.

    Benjamin Tone

  • 영주권 서류를 이현철 변호사님 통해 했는데요 빠르고 정확하게 서류준비를 할 수 있도록 도와주시고 이메일로도 계속 진행과정을 말씀해주셔서 좋았습니다.

    케이스마다 걸리는 시간은 다를 수 있겠지만 인터뷰까지 결과를 얻기까지도 아주 빠르게 진행되었습니다.

    이민 변호사님 찾으시는 분들께 추천드립니다.

    kelly Kim

  • E2 신분변경 후 1년4개월 동안 영주권 진행하면서 E-mail, 전화 연락 잘 받아 주셔서 감사합니다.
    역시~ 소문대로 연락 잘 되시고 친절합니다.
    변호사님 사무실에 다른 직원분들도 답답한 마음에 연락 하면 친절히 답변 주셔서 감사합니다.

    연락 잘 되는 변호사님이 최고입니다!

    Sungjae Lee
Nonimmigrant Visa

Nonimmigrant Visa


  • 무비자 (ESTA) – Visa Waiver Program

  • • Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) allows certain visitors to enter the U.S. for business or tourism purposes. However, while a stay of 90 days is allowed, an individual admitted under the Visa Waiver Program cannot extend, change, or adjust status. (The exceptions are spouses and minor children (under 21) of U.S. Citizens)

  • Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2)

  • In general, 6 months stay authorized upon entry, but may file paperwork to change status before the current period expires

  • (E-2) – Treaty Investors

  • For certain foreign nationals, they can start a business in the U.S. under authorized stay.
  • They must be citizens of a treaty country with the United States

  • Student Visa (F-1)

  • For international students wishing to study in the U.S., they must get an I-20 from SEVIS and apply for a student visa or student status. For those changing to student status, they must maintain nonimmigrant status while the F-1 application is pending

  • Professional Work Visa (H-1B)

  • Individuals carrying out a "specialty occupation" requiring at least a bachelor's degree may apply for an H-1B through their sponsor

  • Intra-transferee employees (L-1)

  • Qualifying subsidiary or affiliate company of a foreign country may petition for an L-1 visa for its employee to work in the U.S.

  • Religious Workers (R-1)

  • Individuals working in a religious vocation or occupation may work in the U.S. for a qualifying religious organization or denomination / The individual must have maintained membership within the same denomination for the immediate 2 years

  • Exchange Visitors (J-1)

  • For those visiting for educational, research, or training purposes (Ex: research professors, students, exchange students, etc.)
  • Department of State designates a public or private company to be a sponsor of the J-1 applicant
  • For Examples : Professor / Students, etc

  • Mr. Lee is a life saver. My wife and I ran out of status while in the US because of laws that changed in the meantime. I reached out to Mr. Lee and he was able to literary save our life and gain our status back. He was very professional and knew exactly the steps and paperwork to file. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.

    Benjamin Tone

  • 영주권 서류를 이현철 변호사님 통해 했는데요 빠르고 정확하게 서류준비를 할 수 있도록 도와주시고 이메일로도 계속 진행과정을 말씀해주셔서 좋았습니다.

    케이스마다 걸리는 시간은 다를 수 있겠지만 인터뷰까지 결과를 얻기까지도 아주 빠르게 진행되었습니다.

    이민 변호사님 찾으시는 분들께 추천드립니다.

    kelly Kim

  • E2 신분변경 후 1년4개월 동안 영주권 진행하면서 E-mail, 전화 연락 잘 받아 주셔서 감사합니다.
    역시~ 소문대로 연락 잘 되시고 친절합니다.
    변호사님 사무실에 다른 직원분들도 답답한 마음에 연락 하면 친절히 답변 주셔서 감사합니다.

    연락 잘 되는 변호사님이 최고입니다!

    Sungjae Lee
Citizenship/Naturalization

Citizenship/Naturalization

  • Requirements for Naturalization

  • You must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing
  • You have lived in the state of the USCIS District where you make your residence for at least 3 months prior to filing
  • You must have been a U.S. Permanent Resident for at least 5 years (3 years if green card came from marriage to a U.S. Citizen and you are still married to the same spouse for the past 3 years)
  • You have demonstrated physical presence in the U.S. and continuous residence for a required period of time
  • You have Good Moral Character
  • You adhere to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution
  • You have a good basic knowledge of U.S. history and government
  • You have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English (Exceptions apply for certain LPRs)
  • You take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States

 

  • Benefits of Naturalization

  • You can vote in state and federal elections
  • You can petition for your parents, spouse, minor children, married children, and siblings for permanent residence

  • Mr. Lee is a life saver. My wife and I ran out of status while in the US because of laws that changed in the meantime. I reached out to Mr. Lee and he was able to literary save our life and gain our status back. He was very professional and knew exactly the steps and paperwork to file. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.

    Benjamin Tone

  • 영주권 서류를 이현철 변호사님 통해 했는데요 빠르고 정확하게 서류준비를 할 수 있도록 도와주시고 이메일로도 계속 진행과정을 말씀해주셔서 좋았습니다.

    케이스마다 걸리는 시간은 다를 수 있겠지만 인터뷰까지 결과를 얻기까지도 아주 빠르게 진행되었습니다.

    이민 변호사님 찾으시는 분들께 추천드립니다.

    kelly Kim

  • E2 신분변경 후 1년4개월 동안 영주권 진행하면서 E-mail, 전화 연락 잘 받아 주셔서 감사합니다.
    역시~ 소문대로 연락 잘 되시고 친절합니다.
    변호사님 사무실에 다른 직원분들도 답답한 마음에 연락 하면 친절히 답변 주셔서 감사합니다.

    연락 잘 되는 변호사님이 최고입니다!

    Sungjae Lee
For Visa Processing at U.S. Consulates and Embassies

5) For Visa Processing at U.S. Consulates and Embassies (For those applying for immigration benefits from outside the United States)

  • Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) and interview preparation

  • Immigrant Visa Application and interview preparation

 

  • Immigrant Visa Application (DS-260) and interview preparation

  • Immigrant Visa Application and interview preparation

  • Mr. Lee is a life saver. My wife and I ran out of status while in the US because of laws that changed in the meantime. I reached out to Mr. Lee and he was able to literary save our life and gain our status back. He was very professional and knew exactly the steps and paperwork to file. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.

    Benjamin Tone

  • 영주권 서류를 이현철 변호사님 통해 했는데요 빠르고 정확하게 서류준비를 할 수 있도록 도와주시고 이메일로도 계속 진행과정을 말씀해주셔서 좋았습니다.

    케이스마다 걸리는 시간은 다를 수 있겠지만 인터뷰까지 결과를 얻기까지도 아주 빠르게 진행되었습니다.

    이민 변호사님 찾으시는 분들께 추천드립니다.

    kelly Kim

  • E2 신분변경 후 1년4개월 동안 영주권 진행하면서 E-mail, 전화 연락 잘 받아 주셔서 감사합니다.
    역시~ 소문대로 연락 잘 되시고 친절합니다.
    변호사님 사무실에 다른 직원분들도 답답한 마음에 연락 하면 친절히 답변 주셔서 감사합니다.

    연락 잘 되는 변호사님이 최고입니다!

    Sungjae Lee