Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a document issued by the USCIS to authorize an alien to work in the US for a period of time, usually one year. It is also called a work permit. ZA provides fast and professional services to eligible applicants to...

Nurses from other countries are anxious to work in the US because of the great opportunities it provides for them and their families. The green card visa is very attractive to the nurse because their spouse and minor children can legally accompany them un...

For certain aliens who wish to re-enter the United States after they travel abroad, they may apply for travel documents with the USCIS. There are two kinds of travel documents available for the eligible aliens: Advance Parole Advance Parole is a document ...

ZBG is able to file an Asylum Application on behalf of the qualified applicant whose application would be heard by the Houston Asylum Office. The Houston Asylum Office hears asylum claims from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, ...

Immigration visa application through Consular Processing is an option for aliens who are outside the U.S. or who are in the U.S. but prefer processing at a U.S. consulate for strategic or convenience reasons. It can involve some tricky issues, such as the...

Although concurrent filing of the I-140 and the adjustment of status is very beneficial to most of our clients, there are numerous issues and complexities that remain unresolved. Moreover, this new rule combines different applications and immigration laws...

An Adjustment of Status application (I-485 application) is normally the final step for an alien who is physically in the United States to obtain a Green Card. Superficially, it seems like an easy procedure for one is qualified to adjust. However in realit...

RIR is a fast track version of the Labor Certification process. Before beginning your labor certification process, ZA will consider your situation first and advise on whether RIR is a good option for you. Of course, we will also evaluate all other alterna...

Obtaining a Labor Certification is a complicated and lengthy process. Before beginning your labor certification process, ZA will consider your situation and evaluate all the alternative options available, including PERM or another option that avoids the L...

The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Immigration Investor Program (or EB-5) as the fifth of five preference categories for employment-based immigration applications. This was the first time a category specifically facilitated the admission of investors...

ZA proudly offers the following quality services related to the EB-1(c) petition: Before beginning your EB-1(c) process, ZA experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your and your employer's situation as to the options of your potential immigration peti...

In EB-1(b) petition, unlike NIW, the standard applied is clearly defined and a permanent research or teaching position offer is always required. Before beginning your EB-1(b) process, ZA experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your situation as to the...

In an EB-1(a) petition, the emphasis is laid on the applicant's personal achievements in his/her field to prove his/her being among the top of his/her field. A right approach to define the applicant's individual field and evidence his/her achievements is ...

For an NIW petition, the key point is to prove the national benefit that the applicant will bring to the US in his/her field. The importance of strong recommendation letters and a well drafted-petition letter to support such claims cannot be over emphasiz...