United States Visa Practice
Liam Schwartz & Associates, recognized internationally as a leader in immigration and consular law, provides U.S. visa support in a variety of creative and proactive ways. Given the current unpredictability of visa procedures, we particularly strive to provide early identification of issues which could delay the visa process.
Maximizing Visa Options
Liam Schwartz & Associates maximizes visa options available for managers and employees being sent to the United States with missions such as:
- Overseeing the start up of American business operations;
- Managing the product roadmap;
- Directing implementation of enterprise software at U.S. facilities
- Supporting client applications of proprietary technologies.
- Managing the company's investments in the United States.
- Developing US sales.
Additionally, we work with media groups in placing journalists and production staff in the U.S.; religious institutions seeking to employ teachers; and university medical centers needing the services of foreign researchers.
We also work closely with U.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking visas to be reunited with foreign family members.
Special Visa and Status Issues
Liam Schwartz & Associates is expert in special issues such as:
- Solutions to complicated legal status issues in the U.S.;
- Waivers of inadmissibility for individuals with white collar criminal backgrounds;
- Visas for accompanying child care helpers; and
- Entry permits for same-sex partners.
Consular Law
While many other law firms end their visa services upon issuance of USCIS petition approval, we provide clients with continuing support throughout what has become the "Achilles' Heel" of the relocation process – visa processing at U.S. consulates around the world.
We prepare our clients comprehensively for the post 9/11 visa processing regime, including:
- New consular security checks
- Personal interviews
- New forms and documentary requirements
- Increased consular scrutiny of approved USCIS petitions