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Immigration Blog

The Immigration attorneys at Chamberlain Hrdlicka have considerable experience handling the entire spectrum of immigration matters for individuals, families and businesses both in the U.S. and abroad. We have represented clients in all parts of the United States and in more than 100 countries.

We have represented companies and non-profit organizations both in the U.S. and abroad in obtaining U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant visas through the employment, business and investment categories, as well as in U.S. citizenship matters. Additional expertise includes employment cases, labor certifications and consular work.

For individuals, we have handled a wide range of immigration matters including visa processing, naturalizations and defense of removal (deportation) cases. And with support from the Tax Planning group, have assisted in pre-immigration tax planning.

While the constant change in U.S. immigration laws presents challenges for many in this area of work, we are at the forefront of this rapidly changing field of law. As members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and founding members of IMMLAW, Chamberlain’s immigration team actively participates in the exchange of ideas and information in emerging areas so that our clients can benefit from the most innovative techniques in the ever-changing immigration environment.

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Posts from April 2021.

What is an O-1 visa?

O-1 visa provides work authorization for individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts (including the television and motion picture industry), education, business, or athletics. Petitions may only be filed by a U.S. employer, a U.S. agent, or a foreign employer through a U.S. agent. The visas are granted for the length of time necessary for a particular project or an event, up to a maximum of three years, with unlimited extensions in one-year increments. While difficult to obtain, the O-1 visa can still be the most viable and expedient solution for many ...