PERM Labor Certification / Petition / Adjustment

Process where in an employer offers a job to an immigrant.  The employer, through its attorney, must prove to the Labor Dept that hiring the immigrant will not displace an American from the job and that the immigrant is qualified for the job.  Job offers may be from a household (in the case of a domestic worker i.e. nanny) or from a corporation.  Ultimately, a Petition and Adjustment (greencard) is filed with the USCIS where in the petitioner proves it can afford to hire the immigrant and the immigrant proves she is eligible for the greencard.  If the individual is out of status she must prove she is grandfathered by INA Section 245(i).

Required Documents: Employers Tax Return, Immigrant's: Diploma, Resume, Passport, I-94, Employment Reference Letter

Marriage - Family Based Greencard 

Process wherein one family member petitions for a greencard for another family member.  A US citizen or greencard holder spouse may sponsor his/her spouse.  A US citizen or greencard holder parent may sponsor a child.  A US citizen child over 21 may sponsor a parent (or step parent if the step parent married the natural parent prior to the child's 18th birthday).  A US citizen sibling may sponsor his/her brothers and sisters.

Petitioner's Required Documents: Passport(s), Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Divorce Cert(s)., Financial Doc's (1040 Tax return, W2, 1099 for last 3 years, pay stubs, Employment Verification Letter)

Immigrant's Required Documents:  Passport(s), I-94, Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Divorce Cert(s).

H1B Work Visa

Process wherein an employer sponsors an foreign worker for a temporary job.  To qualify the temporary worker must have a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent in work experience) and the job must be for a high level professional occupation.

Required Documents:  Passport(s), I-94, Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Diploma, Resume, Education or Experience Evaluation, Written Contract with Employer or a description of the agreement, and possibly an Employment Verification Letter.

L1 Multi-National Work Visa

Process wherein foreign national who works for a company abroad applies to be transferred to the US branch.  If the US branch is not yet open this visa allows managers or owners (and their family) abroad to open a new US corporation and obtain a temporary L1 to start the US business.  Spouses can work and children may attend public school! For some, the L1 is most expedient independent way to obtain a greencard in the US.

US Branch Required Documents: 

Articles of Incorporation for U.S.  (handled by Law Office if necessary)

Occupational License/Permit/Zoning Documents  (handled by Law Office if necessary)

Proof of opening U.S. Bank Account (handled by Law Office if necessary)

Lease for U.S. Company Location (handled by Law Office if necessary)

Intended salary in USA, Job Title and Description of Duties in the USA

Income Tax Returns and Gross and Net Annual Income for US Company, if applicable 

Foreign Branch Required Documents:

Social contract, trade license, ownership contract, stock certificate, or other relevant corporate documents establishing a legal business entity

Sample Marketing Materials, Advertisements and 5 Photos of Business

Sample Invoices (12 months), Contracts, etc. establishing the Nature of the Business Activity and showing a Regular Course of Trade

4 Months of Foreign Company Bank Account Statements (1 each quarter for last 12 months) 

Pay stubs or a letter from the owner or accountant evidencing that the applicant has owned or worked for the foreign company for at least One of the Prior Three Years

Salary abroad, Job Title and Description of Duties abroad

Organizational Chart listing employees names and job titles 

Income Tax Returns and Gross and Net Annual Income for Foreign Company

Description of Stock Ownership, business activity, number of employees, job titles, goals for US company.

 

Required Documents from Applicant:  

 

Passport(s), I-94, Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Diploma, Resume, Written Contract with Employer or a description of the agreement.

E 2 Investor Work Visa

The E-2 "Treaty Investor" allows a foreign individual or corporation to invest actively in a U.S. business and live in the US.  The Treaty Investor visa is not limited to any particular type of business and it can include restaurants, gas stations, or any other type of active business venture.  The E2 is available nationals from countries which have treaties with the US.  A substantial investment (generally over $100,000) is required. Factors such as creation of U.S. jobs and potential for future growth are considered in adjudicating these visas.  Spouses can work and children may attend public school!

Required Documents:  

Business Plan, Foreign bank statement, Wire Transfer (investment), US bank statement, Contracts, Passport(s), I-94, Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Diploma, Resume

Nurses, PT's and other Health Care Workers

A growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers in the United States has forced many hospitals to look overseas for professionals needed to care for American patients. But bringing those professionals to the US is our job.

Overseas Manpower Solutions is an affiliated company that can provide job placement and recruitment services.  visit www.overseasmanpower.com or call 954-785-8252.

Required Documents:  

Photocopy of Diploma, Current Foreign Professional License, Passport, Birth Cert., 2 Signed Signature pages of the ETA 9089 Form.

Nurses also Need: Nclex Pass Letter, Cgfns Cert., or License in state of intended employment to file I-140 and ICHP Visa Screen Certificate to file I-485 or to present to consulate if nurse resides outside of the US.

Physical Therapists also Need:  ATT (authorization to test for US licensure) to file I-140 and FCCPT Health Care Certificate to file I-485 or to present to consulate if PT resides outside of the US.

Removal / Deportation Counsel

Mr. Epstein represents clients before the Immigration Court in Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida.