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Immigration Resources for Employers, Families and Individuals

These resources explain how U.S. immigration processes generally work so you can arrive at a consultation prepared. They are general information, not legal advice for your situation.

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Which work visa fits this role?Compare H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN and E-2 at a high level.Employer sponsorship basicsWhat sponsorship commits an employer to.I-9 self-audit issuesWhere employers most often go wrong.Green card through marriageEvidence, interviews and conditional residence.Applying inside the U.S.Adjustment of status eligibility and travel risks.Naturalization readinessResidence, travel history and good moral character.

Documents to gather before a consultation

Passports and all prior U.S. visas
I-94 arrival and departure records
Copies of every prior immigration filing, approval or denial
Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates as applicable
Court and police records for any arrest, even if dismissed
Employer documents: job description, wage data, corporate structure
Complete travel history with dates for the last five years
Any notices or letters received from a government agency

Official government sources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) — forms, filing fees and processing times
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin — monthly immigrant visa availability
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — PERM and labor condition applications
I-9 Central — employment eligibility verification rules
E-Verify — electronic verification program

Government requirements, fees and policies change frequently. Confirm current requirements before relying on any summary, including this one.

Resource questions

Can I use these guides instead of hiring an attorney?

They explain how processes generally work, but they cannot evaluate eligibility, inadmissibility or risk in a specific case.

How current is this information?

Immigration rules change often. Each page notes where current requirements must be confirmed, and the firm reviews content periodically.

Do you publish filing fees and processing times?

No. Those change frequently, so the firm links to the official government sources instead.

Can I send my documents through the website?

Please do not send confidential documents or sensitive details through a general web form. Call the office to arrange secure delivery.

Discuss Your Immigration Goals With Blasingame Law

Tell us about your business, your family or your case. We will explain the options available under current U.S. immigration law and the next steps the firm recommends.

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