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Immigration and Investment Law Firm PLLC

Mathilda el Hachem

US Permanent Residency

You wish to live and work permanently in the United States? Our firm will assist you with the most efficient path to get the U.S. Permanent Residency.  There are many paths to achieving Permanent Residency. Our firm works closely with clients to choose the path that is most appropriate and effective for them.  There are…

Temporary Visas

Nonimmigrant visas allow temporary entrance into the United States for specific purposes such as attending school, work, medical needs or to visit friends and family. The amount of time the visa allows someone to stay in the United States will depend on the type of visa and on the facts presented in the person’s application….

Naturalization

Naturalization is the way that a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen after meeting specific requirements. The most common types of naturalization are: Being a Lawful Permanent Resident for 5 years Being a Lawful Permanent Resident for 3 years and being married to a U.S. citizen After successfully obtaining…

Investment

Several visa categories are dependent upon the applicant making business investments in the United States. We advise clients on the complex commercial regulations which must be complied with to obtain a visa through investment. We assist clients in structuring the investments according to the requirements of immigration law as well as US corporate and commercial…

Humanitarian Relief

Are you a victim of a crime, violence or being persecuted? The United States offers its protection to the most vulnerable individuals. Humanitarian visas are granted to individuals in dangerous or extreme circumstances seeking to enter the U.S. for relief and safety. These types of visas are also known as “humanitarian parole,” and allow an individual…

Employment

We work closely with individuals and businesses to assess and process the correct visa categories to bring workers to the United States. We assist businesses in adopting the proper structures to facilitate their workers entering the United States on the desired employment visa. Given that certain employment visas provide a significant path to naturalization, adopting…

Document procurement, authentication and translation

Immigration applications and procedures require extensive documentation, including marriage, birth, adoption or custody certificates, medical records, police records or court records as well as various affidavits and statements. These documents need to be translated, legalized, apostilled or notarized. We know the formalities required by the various consulates and embassies and assist our clients in  …

Deportation Defense

For many immigrants facing removal from the United States, the process involves appearing before an immigration judge in immigration court. Our firm can assist you with the Removal defense which involves representing and advocating for immigrants facing deportation from the United States. Deportation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: Illegal…

Company Formation and Corporate Structuring

We assist individuals and businesses in starting or expanding operations in the United States. We form business entities, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and advise clients as to the appropriate entity to use. We also help owners set up the appropriate governing documents, including shareholder and partnership agreements. Once the business is operating, we…

Attorney Paymaster Services

As attorneys Paymaster, we act as a neutral third party, in any transaction between two individuals, entities or businesses. As a paymaster, we receive funds from a buyer into an escrow account, maintain the account, then disburse those funds to the seller, per the instructions spelled out in a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Services…

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Given the complex nature of the immigration regulations and the often strict enforcement by government officials, any application to enter the United States should be considered carefully and the right choices must be made in light of the applicants present as well as future plans. It is an integral part of our practice to get to know our clients, be aware of the details of their situation and understand what they wish to achieve. Contact our office to schedule a consultation so that we can get to know you and assess what needs to be done in your case.