Immigration Law

As immigration systems shift, immigrants around the world face serious challenges. The Immigration Center of America at Melville Johnson, P.C. offers specialized expertise on procedures related to the Immigration Reform and Control Act and laws related to the various visa categories.

We also have an intimate network of worldwide associates who provide insight into the ever-changing global immigration laws. Our experience, understanding of U.S. immigration law and procedures, and our worldwide contacts can answer your questions and help you resolve your immigration matter promptly and efficiently.

We can help you with:

• Temporary Visas, for businessmen, tourists, or students
• Employment visas and labor certifications
• Immigration petitions from foreign nationals to the United States
• Immigration petitions from U.S. citizens to foreign countries
• Non-immigrant petitions
• Permanent residency status petitions

We can also advise you on a wide range of immigration matters around the world, so you can plan your international travels and business dealings with confidence.

Visa Assistance

There are literally hundreds of types of visas for foreigners wishing to visit, live, or work in the United States. How easy they are to acquire depends both on the type of visa you want and on which country's passport you carry. Melville Johnson, P.C. understands the immigration system of the U.S. and stays on top of the ever-changing immigration law situation.

We respond to immigration law inquiries promptly. When a client faces a visa crisis or emergency, we will respond immediately to help them.

Temporary visitors are issued nonimmigrant visas. There are six major types of nonimmigrant visas, although many have several specific visa choices. Melville Johnson, P.C. can help you through the visa process — beginning with deciding the best type of visa for your situation.

Tourist Visa: Allows you to visit the United States for six months to one year, but not to work.

Student Visa: Allows you to stay for the length of the academic program; you must be accepted at a U.S. college or comparable program and have both the money and the educational background to complete your studies.

Family Visa: Allows the fiancé/fiancée of a U.S. citizen to stay for 90 days to marry; allows parents, spouses, children, and siblings of U.S. citizens to enter the U.S. permanently.

Business Visas: Various visas apply to specific work-related scenarios, including being transferred within a company, having a specialty occupation, being known internationally within your field, or being sponsored by a potential employer.

Investor's Visa: Allows you to immigrate by bringing assets into the U.S. for investment purposes.

These temporary visas allow you to stay in the United States for a specified period of time, from 90 days to several years. Immigration Services will deny your application if they think you might plan to stay in the United States permanently.

A Case Intake Manager from Melville Johnson can help you avoid mistakes, and gain the access you want. Contact us.