Adjustment of Status

Process that allows an eligible individual already in the United States to get permanent resident status (a green card) without having to return to their home country to complete consular processing. Sevilla Law focuses on complex adjustment of status cases usually involving previously denied applications or arrest/conviction records for the applicant or beneficiary.

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Citizenship & Naturalization

Process available to individuals who have obtained lawful permanent resident status for the required amount of time. Must be able to pass civics and language exam. Some exemptions may apply.​ Sevilla Law focuses on complex citizenship & naturalization cases usually involving previously denied applications or arrest/conviction records for the applicant or beneficiary.

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Consular Processing

Process available to individuals who have an approved immigrant visa petition, the visa is currently available, and are outside the U.S. These individuals are applying to obtain permanent residence through the U.S. Department of State.   

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EB-5 Visa (Immigrant Investor Visa)

The EB-5 (employment-based, 5th preference) investor visa grants permanent resident status to investors who satisfy certain criteria. With this visa, the applicant’s spouse and unmarried children below the age of 21 may also receive a green card.

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E-1/2 Visa (Treaty Trader / Investor Visa)

Non-immigrant (temporary) visas available to entrepreneurs from treaty-eligible countries that are either trading or investing within the U.S.

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Employment Visas

Temporary employment-based visa classifications permit employers to hire and petition for foreign nationals for specific jobs for limited periods of time. Most temporary workers must work for the employer that petitioned for them and have limited ability to change jobs.

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L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfer/Transferee)

Allows a foreign company to transfer either an executive, manager, or specialized employee to the United States (U.S.) for the purpose of establishing a new office, or to operate an existing office of a subsidiary/affiliate company.  There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign parent/affiliate company and the subsidiary/affiliate company.

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Of-Counsel Services

Advise and counsel corporate clients on matters pertaining to immigration.

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Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation of removal for Non–Permanent Residents under INA § 240A(b)(1) is a critical defense to deportation available to certain non-citizens with family in the United States.

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PERM (Foreign Labor Certification)

Immigrant visa process available to U.S. employers seeking foreign employees to fill a permanent position when there are not sufficient workers available within the U.S. workforce.

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