Cranford, NJ Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Given the circumstances you may be a perfect candidate for VAWA. The violence against women's act, which also applies to men, allows a foreign national immigrant to acquire a green card without the participation of their spouse, if they are the victim of not only physical violence but emotional abuse and verbal abuse. You don't need physical abuse in order to qualify, because emotional and verbal abuse is sufficient. You should retain counsel to process your case from start to finish. Counsel in any state can assist you.

It would be best of the India Company owns the U.S. Company 100% to show a "subsidiary" relationship. Presently the two organizations would qualify as "affiliates" under the law for L-1 status. Since there are numerous nuances, you will definitely want to explore the L-1 intracompany elements with a qualified immigration professional.

First, a co-sponsor does not have to be your (or your fiancee's) relative; it can be any citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who has enough income to qualify under the 125% poverty guidelines. Remember, a co-sponsor must independently qualify; his/her income cannot be added to your income. If you absolutely cannot find find a co-sponsor, and your income is just under the required level, you have 2 options: a) get a second job; or b) try to qualify by using your assets. The rule is that the value of your assets must exceed 5 times the difference between your income and the 125% poverty guideline. For instance, let's say you have no dependents and your income is $19087 a year, so you are $300 short of the applicable guideline. In this case, you would need to show assets worth $1500 to cover the shortfall. It does not have to be money in the bank - it can be the balance of your retirement account, value of your car, or even jewelry.