Visa Issues and Status Changes

Visa refused? Need to change status? F-1 student, H-1B professional, B-1/B-2 temporary visitors, TN Canadian, E investor, etc. We handle all of them.

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Family Sponsored Petitions

We help with Family Based Green Cards, Spouse and Fiance Visas. Dedicated to bringing Families together.

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Citizenship and Naturalization

Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen:

  • Obtain a U.S. Passport
  • Vote in Elections
  • Apply for Government Jobs
  • Petition for your Spouse, Parents, Brothers, Sisters

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Employment Based Petitions

Work Visas: H-1B, L-1, J-1, TN, E, O, P, R, etc. Green Cards: Labor Application, NIW, Extraordinary Ability, Multinational Manager, Investment, etc.

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Asylum / Deportation

We represent clients before the Asylum Office, Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Courts.

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"Former INS Attorney to help resolve each client's immigration and related legal issues by providing the most personal, cost-effective, and professional legal services."

Family Petitions

Would you like to bring your family members to the United States? Family re-unification has been a cornerstone of the U.S. immigration policy.

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Employment Petitions

Do you need a visa to work in the United States? Are you an employer who needs to hire a foreign professional? We can help you file the correct employment petition to achieve your goals.

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Citizenship / Naturalization

There are many benefits to becoming a U.S. Citizen. If you are unsure of your eligibility, consult with us and we will provide you with an accurate assessment. Naturalization is the most common way to become a U.S. citizen.

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Our Promise to Clients:

  • Always be polite to our clients
  • Listen to our clients
  • Return phone calls and emails
  • Keep clients informed
  • Recommend the most practical solution

Are you Ready for the H-1B CAP Filing?

on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 18:25   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

The year 2020 was swallowed by COVID.  It is hard to believe that the annual H-1B CAP filing season is about to start soon.

February 2021 Visa Bulletin: EB-1 Advancement Continues

on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:12   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

 · EB-1 China and EB-1 India Final Action dates will advance by four months to January 1, 2020. · EB-2 China will advance by two weeks to June 15, 2016; EB-2 India will advance by four days to October 12, 2009. · EB-3 China will advance by two weeks to January 1, 2018;  EB-3 India will advance by more than one week to April 1, 2010. · EB-5 China will remain at August 15, 2015;  EB-5 Vietnam will advance by two weeks to October 1, 2017.

Biden Proposes US Citizenship Act of 2021

on Mon, 02/01/2021 - 16:51   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

President Biden has promptly proposed a sizeable bill that would overhaul current immigration policy.

USCIS Offices Closure Due to the Snow Storm

on Mon, 02/01/2021 - 09:45   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

USCIS announced that all of their offices in New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, 2/1/2021, including:

TPS for Syrian Nationals Extended until September 2022

on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:46   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

DHS today announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation through September 2022.  Further extension is possible.  DHS estimates 6,700 individuals are eligible for eligible for extension.  Another 1,800 additional individuals will file for initial applications to obtain such status.

Biden Revokes Muslin/African Travel Ban, Orders Consulates to Resume

on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 19:12   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

President Joe Biden has already begun to reverse his predecessor's immigration policies. On the same day of his inauguration, Biden issued a Proclamation revoking Executive Order 13780 and Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983.

Biden's Aggressive Plan for Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants

on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 19:06   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

Even before taking office, the Biden administration already unveiled a plan aimed at legalizing the undocumented immigrants in the United States. The details of Biden's plan have not been released yet. Broadly speaking, it proposes granting the over 11 million undocumented immigrants permanent residence.

Trump's Parting Gift to Venezuelans

on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:32   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

President Trump issued many Executive Orders and Memoranda during his presidency.   The last one was issued on 1/19/2021, the eve of his departure from the White House.

Travel Ban Cancelled by Trump Temporarily for UK, Ireland, Brazil and Most EU Countries

on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:04   by Legal Reporter (not verified)

On 1/18/2021, Trump signed an executive order which lifted the travel restrictions for non-US citizens arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Schengen Area, and Brazil. The ban on visitors coming from China and Iran would remain. The order will be effective on 1/26/2021.  However, President-elect Biden immediately responded by stating that he will reinstate the ban after he takes office.

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We serve clients from all countries and walks of life from investors, professionals, skilled labourers, and people wishing to join their family members in the USA.

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1-732-632-9888

Paul Szeto LLC.
190 State Route 27
No. Edison, NJ 08820 USA
info@szetolaw.com

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Admissions & Associations

Bar Admissions:
  • New York State Bar
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • New Jersey State Bar
  • Middlesex County Bar Association
  • California Bar (inactive)
Associations:
  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Middlesex County Bar Association
  • California Bar Association

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