Legal Services in Business Law, Immigration and Mediation

Immigration Law

Whether you're seeking to invest in a business for a visa or unite with family, I guide you through every step of the immigration process with skill and personal attention.

Employment Immigration: I help businesses and investors navigate complex visa requirements, focusing on E-2 investor visas, L-1 intra-company transfers, and EB-5 investment programs. My goal is to get the right people in the right place to drive your business forward.

Family Immigration: From naturalization to family reunification, I handle the full spectrum of family-based immigration services. Whether you're petitioning for spouses, children, parents, or siblings or need assistance with adjustment of status applications, I'm committed to keeping families together.

Additional Services: I also provide comprehensive support for removal of conditions on residence, consular processing, and other immigration matters. Every client receives my full attention and expertise.

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Business Law

Your business deserves legal counsel who understands both the big picture and the critical details. I help entrepreneurs and established businesses to structure, protect, and grow their ventures.

Entity Formation & Structure: From startups to expansions, I help you choose the right business structure and efficiently establish corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships that align with your goals and protect your interests.

Transactions & Contracts: Whether you're negotiating your first lease, structuring a complex acquisition, or drafting partnership agreements, I ensure your contracts protect your interests and support your business objectives.

Business Litigation: When disputes arise, my litigation experience helps you navigate pre-trial proceedings, mediation, and trial with confidence. I fight to protect what you've built while seeking efficient resolutions that let you focus on running your business.

Mediation

I help parties reach mutually agreeable solutions to their disputes, allowing them to avoid the unpredictability of a trial verdict. By resolving conflicts through mediation, parties can sidestep the financial costs that are often associated with going to court.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you remove conditions on a 2 Year Green Card ?

If you are a conditional permanent resident, with a 2 year Green Card, you must file a petition to remove conditions within 90 days before your Green Card expires, or you will lose your permanent resident status. A family-based conditional permanent resident must file a Form I-751 with supporting documents. If you are an investor/entrepreneur-based conditional permanent resident, you must file a Form I-829 with supporting documents.

In the event a family-based conditional permanent resident is divorced before the 2 year anniversary, that divorced conditional permanent resident can file Form I-751 any time before the 2 year expiration date.

Can I apply for citizenship while my I-751 is pending?

Yes, you can apply for citizenship on Form N-400 while your Form I-751 is still pending, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements, such as having been a permanent resident for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen). USCIS will adjudicate the I-751 first or at the same time as the N-400 application, which may involve additional interviews or evidence to verify the marriage's validity.

Where should I keep my Green Card?

What is the 4 year 1 day rule for U.S. citizenship?

The "4 year 1 day rule" is a provision for U.S. naturalization that applies when a person has broken their continuous residence by being outside the U.S. for more than six months but less than one year.

If you are outside the U.S. for more than 6 months but less than 1 year: Your continuous residence is broken, and you must wait 4 years and 1 day after returning to the U.S. to be eligible to apply for naturalization.
If you are outside the U.S. for one year or more: Your continuous residence is broken, and you will likely have to re-establish your 5 year residence before you can apply for naturalization.

What should I do if I am served a citation and petition in a civil court case?

Seek the advice of an attorney. You can also file a completed written or typed answer form at the Courthouse where the Petition was filed. It does not cost anything to file an answer. If you have been served, you have limited time to file an answer which generally is 20 days counting from the day you were served plus the following Monday at 10 a.m. by which to file an answer. Failure to file an answer in time can result in a default judgment against you and you may lose the ability to contest the claims against you.

How does an individual in business protect himself from personal liability from the business operation?

Generally, an individual can protect himself from personal liability by forming a legal entity like a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Corporation, keeping a clear separation between business and personal finances, and purchasing adequate business insurance. Some other key steps include following corporate formalities, properly documenting all business actions and avoiding personal guarantees for business debts.

Even while you operate a business as an LLC or Corporation, when signing agreements and documents for the business, you want to make sure to sign as an officer of the entity by writing the name of the entity and signing below that as President, CEO, Manager, etc. (your title in the entity).

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Disclaimer:

These FAQ responses are provided as general information and are not to be considered advice for your specific situation.