White & Associates

Case of B.W.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:33:00 +0300

B was no longer eligible for ESTA and had to apply for a B visitor visa because of a minor conviction. His situation was complicated by the fact that he had a girlfriend in the US and was worried that he would be denied. We conducted a consultation for B, assisting him in preparing his DS-160 and preparing him for his interview. After a brief interview at the Embassy, he was issued the visa.

Case of A.B.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:29:00 +0300

A had immigrated more than 10 years ago and became a US citizen. During that time, he became acquainted with a young woman in his home country. The relationship developed and after more than 6 months of traveling back and forth, A proposed to his girlfriend. He then retained us for his K-1 fiancée process. We were able to quickly prepare the I-129F petition and supporting documentation. After 6 months, USCIS approved the petition. We then prepared the documentation for the visa stage, including the DS-160 application and A’s I-134 affidavit of support. We conducted a mock interview of A’s fiancée, helping to prepare her for her K-1 interview at the Embassy, an Embassy that was notorious for refusing such visas. Her interview went smoothly, and she received the visa.

Case of A.J.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:28:00 +0300

After A’s father died, her mother was left all alone in her home country. So A, a US citizen, decided to bring her mother to the United States. She retained our firm to assist in the IR-5 immigrant visa process. We prepared the I-130, which was quickly approved, and provided support in the immigrant visa process. Her mother’s visa was promptly issued, and she was able to join A in the US in time to celebrate her birthday.

Case of T.B.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:26:00 +0300

T was a part of the opposition in her home country and had filed an asylum application after she arrived to the United States. Her asylum case dragged on for years. In the meantime, she met “Prince Charming”, a US citizen, in the US. They married, and we represented the couple in their CR-1 marriage visa process. We prepared the I-130 petition and carefully documented their relationship. We wanted to ensure that the officer would not have any questions about the genuineness of the relationship and the legitimacy of her previously-filed asylum application. Concurrently with the I-130, we prepared the I-485, I-765, and I-131 applications. In 4 months, the I-130 was approved; one day later, her I-485 adjustment application was approved and she received her 2-year green card.

Case of M.B.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:24:00 +0300

We represented M and his company in his L-1 extension and EB-13 immigration processes. The business was a small business, with few employees, but successful. It had purchased some apartments and houses; renovated them; rented them out; and eventually was able to sell some of the properties at a substantial gain. Because of the small number of employees, we ran into a Request for Evidence in the L-1 extension process and were able to overcome the concerns of USCIS. The EB-13 immigration process was also a battle, with significant document requests from USCIS. We were able to address the concerns of USCIS and shortly thereafter, the I-140 petition and I-485 adjustment of status application were approved for M and his family.

Case of B.P.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:23:00 +0300

B was a naturalized US citizen, married to a US citizen for more than 10 years. After having a couple of children, B and her mom decided that they would obtain a green card for her mom so that she could move in with the family and help to raise the kids. We represented them in the IR-5 process: first, preparing and filing the I-130 petition, and then representing the mother at the immigrant visa stage. The entire process was completed in a little more than a year.

Case of P.B.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:22:00 +0300

P was a big shot in his father’s real estate empire. After purchasing some land in New York and developing residential buildings, they then decided to transfer “Big Shot” to the US to lead their operations in the US. We represented him in the L-1A process: putting together the L-1A package, documenting his executive experience abroad for several years, and detailing the plan for further development in the US. We submitted the petition via Premium Processing and were able to receive an approval within 10 days from USCIS. One week later, he received his visa after a brief interview at the Embassy.

Case of L.C.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:20:00 +0300

L and D were in love and retained us to assist with their K-1 fiancée process. D had a child from her first marriage. She had also been previously denied a B visitor visa and was concerned how that would impact her process. There was also a substantial age difference between L and D. We were able to prepare an extensive package of documents reflecting their relationship and L’s travels to see D. We prepared detailed affidavits from them and helped their friends prepare letters of support. After the USCIS approval, we helped prepare the I-134 affidavit of support and DS-160s of D and her daughter. We ensured that L’s tax and financial documents were in order, as well as the Consent from D’s ex-husband for their daughter’s immigration to the United States. 5 days after their interview, D received the K-1 visa and her daughter received the K-2 visa. Shortly after their arrival to the US, L and D married.

Case of M.Z.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:15:00 +0300

M had an approved extraordinary ability EB-1A petition, but her lawyer screwed up her I-485/I-765/I-131 applications. She came to us to “fix” her situation. We were able to submit new applications for her, and within 5 months her I-485 adjustment of status application was approved and she received her green card.

Case of M.O.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:11:00 +0300

M is a long-time client, whom we helped obtain a conditional and permanent green card through the EB-5 program. She remarried, and wanted to bring her foreign husband to the United States. We then represented her in the F2A category I-130 petition process: documenting their relationship, their respective divorces, and other relevant issues. Her husband also had a long-ago criminal conviction related to a fight that he had gotten in. So at the immigrant visa stage we documented the criminal case and presented a short memorandum regarding the case. Specifically, we were able to argue that the conviction was not for a crime of moral turpitude, and in the alternative, that it satisfied the petty offense exception. There were also issues related to M’s sponsorship: was she domiciled in the US or in the foreign country? Had she been paying taxes as a US resident? Within a week after her husband’s interview, he received his immigrant visa.