BROCHURES

Práctica de Inmigración

Cordero & Associates, P.A. provee servicios legales de inmigración a nuestros clientes tanto corporativos como individuales en cualquier estado dentro de los EEUU, América Latina y Europa. Para ejecutivos extranjeros a los Estado Unidos, quienes deseen transferirse a los EEUU, Cordero & Associates no solo les maneja todos los aspectos del proceso de inmigración, pero también un conjunto completo de servicios consultivos y complementarios incluyendo asistencia en temas corporativos y empresariales, familiarización con de las leyes laborales estadounidenses, y la planificación de temas impositivos.  Usted puede descargar el folleto aquí.

Immigration Practice

Cordero & Associates, P.A. provides immigration services to corporate and individual clients throughout the U.S., Latin America and Europe. For non-U.S. executives wishing to move to the U.S., Cordero & Associates not only manages all aspects of the immigration process but also offers a full suite of complementary advisory services including assistance with corporate legal matters, familiarization with all aspects of U.S. labor law, and tax planning.  You can Download the Brochure here.

Employment-Based Immigration

US law establishes limitations on the number of persons who may immigrate to the US each year. It also limits the percentage of total immigrants from any one particular country—“per-country limitations”. To set those limits, the immigration categories are listed in order—“preference”.  Employment Based Immigration is often assisted by these categories of “preference.”  You can Download the Brochure here.

EB-5

EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM known as the Million, green card visa, the Employment Creation or Immigrant Investor Visa is formally classified as the EB-5 category.

The EB stands for Employment Based and the 5 is for its placements in the Immigrant visa priority list—thus, the 5th preference in the EB (Employment Based) categories.  You can Download the Brochure here.

H1-B

THE H-1B VISA may be used to bring a worker temporarily to the United States if the employee will work in a “specialty occupation” or a professional position. Legislation in 1990, 1998, 2000, and 2004 made significant changes in the employer’s obligations with respect to obtaining and maintaining the H-1B visa, the forms used to apply for the visa, the application filing fees and procedures. The H-1B visa is also subject to caps, and the visa may not be available if the H-1B quota for any given fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th) has been reached.  You can Download the Brochure here.

L-1

THE SMOOTH TRANSFER of your company’s key employees to the United States is always of great concern. Many executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge can come to work in the United States using the L-1 intracompany transferee visa. This brochure provides a brief description of some of the benefits, requirements, and procedures relating to L visas. It should not be taken as legal advice. To be certain your individual situation is handled properly, be sure to consult with an attorney experienced in immigration matters. You can Download the Brochure here.

TN

The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.
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Labor Certification (PERM)

FOREIGN NATIONALS who are skilled or educated and who have job offers have the possibility of immigration to the United States. Typically, the prospective employer must firm obtain a labor certification and approval of a petition. The labor certification process is one of the most complex of all immigration-related procedures.

This brochure will make you aware of some of the requirements and procedures in this intricate and time-consuming process, but it is not a substitute for legal advice. Be sure to consult with an attorney experienced in immigration matters to be certain that your case is prepared correctly.  You can Download the Brochure here.

Most Common US Visas

TREATIES between the United States and many countries allow foreign nationals to come to the United States to conduct trade or to manage substantial investments. Unlike the permanent resident investor visa (EB-5 visa), there is no fixed minimum dollar amount for treaty investment. Those qualifying for the E-1 (Trader) or E-2 (Investor) visas can pursue long-term business objectives using these practical visas. Be sure to consult with an attorney experienced in immigration matters to be certain that your case is prepared correctly. You can Download the Brochure here.

O&P

ENTERTAINERS, ATHLETES, AND CERTAIN EXTRAORDINARY PERSONS have the ability to temporarily enter the United States with an O or P nonimmigrant visa. The O visa category enables foreign nationals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or extraordinary achievement in certain fields, or those who have critical skills and experience with such an individual, to obtain a temporary working visa.

The P nonimmigrant visa is available to foreign entertainment groups, athletes, or entertainers who wish to enter the United States temporarily to perform under a reciprocal exchange program or a program that is culturally unique.

This brochure provides a brief description of some of the requirements and procedures relating to O and P visas. It should not be taken as legal advice. To be certain your individual situation is handled properly, be sure to consult with an attorney experienced in immigration matters.  You can Download the Brochure here.

Family-Based Immigration

FAMILY UNIFICATION has traditionally received favored status under U.S. immigration laws. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, family relationships involving spouses, parents, children, and siblings provide a basis for conveying immigration benefits.  You can Download the Brochure here.

ASYLUM

Asylum is the legal protection afforded by the United States to individuals that are fleeing persecution in their homeland. The asylum applicant must demonstrate that he or she is unable or unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in particular social group, or political opinion.  You can Download the Brochure here.

WAIVERS – NONIMIGRANT VISAS

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) establishes conditions that must be met before an applicant may be issued a particular nonimmigrant visa. If an applicant is ineligible for a visa, the INA also contains provisions that allow certain ineligible applicants to apply for waivers of their ineligibility. The visa category that you are applying for will determine whether a waiver of ineligibility is available.  You can Download the Brochure here.

F-1 VISA

FOREIGN STUDENTS are permitted, under U.S. immigration laws, to come to America to go to college, a language school, or a private elementary or secondary school). U.S. schools can obtain authorization from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (a division of the Department of Homeland Security) to admit foreign students and to issue documentation allowing students to obtain F-1 nonimmigrant visa classification. Dependents are allowed to accompany students in F-2 visa classification.

A foreign student in F-1 classification may stay in the United States for extended periods of time to complete degrees or other academic goals, and, under certain circumstances, may be allowed to work in the United States. You can Download the Brochure here.