A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a nine-digit number, which is either an Employer Identification Number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a Social Security number assigned by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a 9-digit number the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues to people filing a tax return who are not U.S. citizens and who do not have or are not eligible for a Social Security number. You can only use your ITIN for tax reporting purposes.

A Limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that offers limited liability protection and pass-through taxation. As with corporations, the LLC legally exists as a separate entity from its owners. Therefore, owners cannot typically be held personally responsible for the business debts and liabilities.

Helping clients extend their stay in the U.S. through visa renewal procedures.

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. You must have a student visa to study in the United States. Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an F visa or an M visa.

Aiding in the application process for individuals seeking visas to enter the United States.

Assisting people who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality, and/or membership in a particular social group or political opinion.

The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) allows noncitizens who have been abused by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives to independently petition for immigrant classification through a self-petition. This initiative, available to abused spouses, children, and parents, enables them to seek protection and independence without the abuser's involvement. Under VAWA, victims can file a self-petition with USCIS, and if approved, they may pursue legal permanent residence and obtain a Green Card. This process is applicable to spouses and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, as well as parents of U.S. citizens aged 21 or older. The approval allows for further steps, including consular processing for those outside the U.S. or adjustment of status for those within the country.

Drafting and notarizing affidavits to support various legal matters.

The U visa is reserved for victims of specific crimes who've suffered mental or physical abuse and aid law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting criminal activities. Established through the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in October 2000, it enhances law enforcement's capabilities to address domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other crimes while safeguarding and supporting victims.

Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status

T nonimmigrant status is a temporary immigration benefit for victims of severe human trafficking. It allows them to stay in the U.S. for up to 4 years if they assist law enforcement in detecting, investigating, or prosecuting human trafficking. Eligible family members can also obtain T nonimmigrant status. Those with T status can work, access federal and state benefits, and may potentially become lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).

Labor trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

Notarization services to authenticate and validate legal documents, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations.

Having a Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card allows you to live and work permanently in the United States.

Certain noncitizens who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Other noncitizens whose immigration status authorizes them to work in the United States without restrictions may also use Form I-765 to apply for an EAD that shows such authorization.

Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3

You may be eligible for this immigrant visa preference category if you are a skilled worker, professional, or other worker.

“Skilled workers” are persons whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature. The skilled worker must meet the educational, training, or experience requirements of the job opportunity. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.

“Professionals” are persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree and are a member of the professions.

The “other workers” subcategory is for persons performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.

The Social Security number (SSN) was created in 1936 for the sole purpose of tracking the earnings histories of U.S. workers, for use in determining Social Security benefit entitlement and computing benefit levels. Since then, use of the SSN has expanded substantially. Today the SSN may be the most commonly used numbering system in the United States. As of December 2008, the Social Security Administration (SSA) had issued over 450 million original SSNs, and nearly every legal resident of the United States had one. The SSN's very universality has led to its adoption throughout government and the private sector as a chief means of identifying and gathering information about an individual.

A driver's license, or driving permit is a legal authorization, or the official document confirming such an authorization, for a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles—such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, or buses—on a public road.