Albuquerque Visa Lawyers
If you or someone you know is planning on applying for a United States visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country, it is very important that you are aware of the rules and regulations surrounding visas and immigration law as it regards to applying for temporary stay in the country. At Kretz & Romero, we understand that applying for a visa can be extremely confusing and complex. That is why we have devoted our practice to providing excellent legal assistance and representation to individuals throughout New Mexico who are looking for help and advice with visas.
The United States requires that citizens of certain countries obtain a visa to enter the country. A visa can either be nonimmigrant (temporary) or
immigrant (permanent) visa. You would apply for a nonimmigrant visa if you are traveling to the US for pleasure, business, study, medical treatment or other similar reason. An immigrant visa would be necessary for an individual who is coming to the country with the purpose of starting a permanent residency here. A visa does not guarantee entry into the country – a visa merely signifies that your application for eligibility to enter the country has been approved. However, the final decision is up to the Homeland Security officer who inspects your travel documents to determine your entry and length of stay in the United States
New Mexico Visa Attorneys
There are many different types of visas that you can apply for depending upon your situation. Please note that most visas allow dependent family members to obtain a visa to accompany the principal visa holder. Some of the types of visas that we can help you with are:
B-1 Visa – For temporary business reasons in which the applicant is not receiving monetary compensation.
B-2 Visa – For individuals who wish to visit the country for tourism reasons. You can also apply for a B-2 visa if you are coming into the United States for medical treatment.
F-1 Visa – For students wishing to come to the United States to attend all different levels of educational institutions. To qualify for this visa, you must be a full-time student.
H-1B Visa – Available for people who will be working in the country temporarily as a skilled professional with educational credentials. Usually your employer will petition for this visa for you.
H-1B Visa for Physicians - Available for physicians participating in the Conrad State 30 Waiver program for J-1 physicians working in Medically Undeserved Area.
H-2A and H-2B Visa – Available for workers who are coming to the country for temporary/seasonal work. This type of visa is available for both unskilled workers and agricultural workers.
H-3 Visa - Available for workers who are coming to the country for temporary training not available in their home country.
J-1 Visa - For individuals participating in an exchange visitor program in the United States. The J-1 visa holders may become subject to INA 212(e) two year foreign residence requirement. Waivers of the two year foreign residence requirement are available.
K-1 Visa – Allows your fiancé(e) to enter and live in the country and you have 90 days in which to legally marry and then apply to be a permanent resident.
K-3 Visa – Allows your spouse (if you are a US citizen) to enter and live in the country until the immigration process is complete.
O-1 Visa – For individuals with excellent abilities and credentials in the area of business, science, education, arts or athletics. These individuals are usually nationally or internationally recognized for their work and contributions.
O-2 Visa – This is for people supporting foreign nationals coming to the United States on an O-1 visa in the field of entertainment and athletics.
P-3 Visa – For individuals with international acclaim in the area of performing arts seeking to promote cultural programming.
R-1 Visa – This is for a religious minister who wants to live and work in the United States for a religious organization.
TN Visa - Available for Canadian and Mexican nationals only who will be working in the country temporarily as a skilled professional with educational credentials in occupations defined by NAFTA. Usually your employer will petition for this visa for you.
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Contact a
New Mexico Visa attorney at
Kretz & Romero, P.C. if you have any questions or concerns about United States visas. We have the knowledge and legal experience that you need to help you through the process of getting a visa in order to live and/or work in the United States.