• Law Office of

    Arthur Kawahara

     

     

     

  • - OUR SERVICES -

    We assist clients from many countries in immigration cases, including U.S. work and student visas, green cards and citizenship.

     

    For example...

     

    • People who started a business in the U.S. and is considering using an investor visa to manage the company.
    • Newly graduates from school in the U.S. and started working using OPT (Optional Practical Training), but wants to apply for a work visa and obtain a green card afterwards.
    • Those who want to apply for an H-1B visa but were not selected and are looking for other options.
    • Those who want to apply for a green card using their work or education history.
    • Those who want to bring their family members abroad to the U.S.

     

    We have consulted with clients in many cases, including those who want to bring their family members abroad to the U.S. We also hear difficult cases. Immigration law, in particular, is complicated and full of jargon, so we do our best to make it easy to understand.

     

    Although a lawyer's office may sound formal, our office operates in an at-home atmosphere. If you have any questions or problems with immigration law, please contact us.

  • - OUR WORKS -

  • Non-Immigrant Visa

    B-1/B-2: Business/Tourism

     

    • Attending meetings, conferring with business associates, negotiating contracts, settling estates, etc. (B-1)
    • Tourism, recreational or medical purposes (B-2)

     

    E-1: Treaty Trade

     

    • Conducting trade business in the U.S.

     

    E-2: Treaty Investor

     

    • Investment for commercial endeavors or entrepreneurial activities

     

    E-3: Professional (Australia)

     

    • Profession for Australian nationals

     

    F-1: Student (University, etc.)

     

    • Study at an accredited U.S. university or other institution

     

    H-1B: Specialty Occupation

     

    • Professional requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher

     

    H-3: Training

     

    • Participation in a training program in the U.S.

     

    K-1: U.S. Citizen Fiancé(e)

     

    • Calling a U.S. citizen fiancé(e)

     

    K-3: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

     

    • Bringing in a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

     

    L-1A: Intracompany Transferees (Executives/Managers)

     

    • Directors and managers working for an overseas branch or subsidiary of a U.S. company

     

    L-1B: Intracompany Transferees (Specialized Knowledge)

     

    • Transfer of an employee with specialized knowledge/skills acquired at an overseas location to a U.S. location

     

    M-1: Students (e.g., Vocational Schools)

     

    • Vocational education or technical training

     

    O-1: Extraordinary Ability

     

    • Extraordinary/outstanding ability in the arts, sports, business, science, education, etc.

     

    P: Athletes and Performers

     

    • Artists, athletes or entertainers active in theater, music, sports or entertainment

     

    R-1: Religious Workers

     

    • Religious leaders and religious workers employed by religious organizations, churches or religious non-profit organizations

     

    TN-1: NAFTA Professionals (Canadian)

     

    • Canadian professionals engaged in a professional capacity in the U.S.

     

    TN-2: NAFTA Professionals (Mexico)

     

    • Mexican professionals engaged in professional work in the U.S.
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  • Employment-based Sponsorship (Green Card)

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    EB-1

     

    Extraordinary/Outstanding Ability

    Extraordinary/outstanding ability in science, arts, education, business, sports, etc.

     

    Outstanding Professors and Researchers

    Outstanding professor or researcher with internationally recognized achievements

     

     

    Managers or Executives of multinational companies

    Managers or executives transferred from a foreign affiliate, subsidiary, parent company, or branch

     

     

    EB-2

     

    Advanced Degree

    Master's or Doctoral Degree or a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of professional experience

     

     

    National Interest Waiver

    Those whose activities in the United States are deemed to contribute to the national interest.

     

     

    EB-3

     

    Professional Workers

    Professionals with a four-year college degree or equivalent experience

     

     

    Skilled Workers

    Workers with experience or competence in a specific occupation

     

     

    Other Workers

    Workers who do not require special education or training for a specific occupation

     

  • Family-based Sponsorship (Green Card)

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    Immediate family member of a U.S. citizen

     

    Spouse of a U.S. citizen

    Unmarried children under age 21

    Parent of a U.S. citizen over 21 years of age

     

    Sponsor from a family member

     

    F1

     

    Unmarried child of a U.S. citizen age 21 or older

     

     

    F2A

     

    Spouse of green card holder

    Minor child of green card holder

     

     

    F2B

     

    Unmarried child (age 21 or older) of green card holder

     

     

    F3

     

    Married children of U.S. citizens

     

     

    F4

     

    Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen

  • Green Card Lottery Program (DV Lottery Program)

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    A program that offers green cards by lottery to give individuals of different nationalities and regions a fair chance for diversity.

  • Citizenship

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    Marriage to a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years after obtaining a green card

     

    If you obtained your green card from an employment-based or DV Lottery, or if you have been married to a U.S. citizen for more than 5 years and have not been married for more than 5 years after you obtained your green card.

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