Immigration Services
Employment-Based Green Cards
Self-sponsored EB-1 and EB-2 NIW green card petitions are at the center of Elizabeth Lim Law PLLC. These petitions require strategic assessment, evidence gathering expertise, and precisely crafted petition narratives. See below for a comprehensive list of employment-based green card services we offer.
- EB-1A
Extraordinary Ability
For individuals who have risen to the very top of their field in science, arts, education, business, or athletics. No job offer or employer sponsor required. Strong candidate for self-petitioning professionals, researchers, and founders.
- EB-1B
Outstanding Researcher or Professor
For academic researchers and professors with international recognition. Requires a qualifying offer from a U.S. university or research institution.
- EB-1C
Multinational Executive or Manager
For executives and senior managers transferring to a U.S. affiliate, parent, or subsidiary of a foreign company.
- EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
For professionals with advanced degrees whose work substantially benefits the United States. A powerful self-petition option for researchers, scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs.
- EB-2A
Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability
Employer sponsored pathway for professionals with advanced degrees or demonstrated exceptional ability in their field.
- EB-3
Skilled Workers, Professionals, or Unskilled Workers
Employer sponsored green card for a broad range of professional and skilled roles.
Family-Based Green Cards and Family Immigration
Immigration is complex. We make it manageable. Elizabeth Lim Law PLLC guides couples and families through every stage of the immigration process, helping you sidestep costly mistakes and move forward with clarity and confidence.
- I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
Petition filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying relationship with an eligible relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States.
- IR-1 / CR-1
Spouse of U.S. Citizen
Immigrant visa pathway for the spouse of a U.S. citizen — IR-1 for marriages over two years, CR-1 for marriages under two years.
- K-1
Fiancé Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for the foreign fiancé of a U.S. citizen, permitting entry to the U.S. to marry within 90 days.
- I-485
Adjustment of Status (Application for Permanent Residence)
Application to adjust status to lawful permanent resident from within the United States.
Nonimmigrant Visas for Professionals & Founders
Elizabeth has expertise on visa pathways for entrepreneurs and startup founders, including E-2, founder E-3, founder H-1B, O-1, L-1A. See below for a comprehensive list of nonimmigrant visa services we offer.
- O-1
Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
A strong option for high-achieving professionals and founders who can demonstrate extraordinary recognition in their field. Can be employer sponsored or self-petitioned (for founders/startups).
- L-1A
Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
For executives and managers relocating from an overseas office to a U.S. entity, including the L-1A startup visa for founders establishing a new U.S. office.
- E-1
Treaty Trader Visa
For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial trade between their home country and the United States.
- E-2
Treaty Investor Visa
For nationals of treaty countries investing in a U.S. business. Particularly relevant for founders and entrepreneurs.
- E-3
Specialty Occupation (Australian Nationals)
A specialty occupation visa available exclusively to Australian citizens. Can be employer sponsored or self-petitioned for startups and founders.
- H-1B
Specialty Occupations
Employer sponsored pathway for professionals in specialty occupations; also available for startup founders.
- TN
Trade NAFTA / USMCA
For Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying occupations.
- L-1B
Intracompany Transferee, Specialized Knowledge
For employees with specialized proprietary knowledge transferring to a U.S. entity.
- B-1 / B-2
Business and Tourism Visitor Visas
Short-term visits for business or pleasure.
- F-1
Academic Student Visa
For individuals pursuing full-time academic programs at U.S. institutions.
- J-1
Exchange Visitor Visa
For participants in approved exchange visitor programs.
- I-539
Extension or Change of Nonimmigrant Status
Assistance with filing I-539 applications to extend your current status or change to a different visa category.
Citizenship & Naturalization
For Green Card holders who are ready to apply for U.S. citizenship, Elizabeth guides you through every step of the naturalization process.
- N-400
Application for Naturalization
Application for U.S. citizenship for lawful permanent residents who meet eligibility requirements.
- N-600
Certificate of Citizenship
Application for a Certificate of Citizenship for individuals who derived or acquired U.S. citizenship through a parent.
- I-751
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Petition to remove the two-year conditional status on a green card obtained through marriage and obtain a 10-year permanent resident card.
Waivers, Motions & Appeals
If your petition has been denied or you need to challenge a USCIS decision, Elizabeth can advise on and prepare motions to reopen or reconsider, appeals to the AAO, and applicable waivers.
- Waivers, Motions & Appeals
Challenges to USCIS Decisions
If your petition has been denied or you need to challenge a USCIS decision, Elizabeth can advise on and prepare motions to reopen or reconsider, appeals to the AAO, and applicable waivers.
Writ of Mandamus
When USCIS has unreasonably delayed adjudication of your petition or application, a writ of mandamus in federal court may compel action. Elizabeth can evaluate whether this remedy is appropriate for your situation.
- Writ of Mandamus
Federal Court Action for Delayed Cases
When USCIS has unreasonably delayed adjudication of your petition or application, a writ of mandamus in federal court may compel action. Elizabeth can evaluate whether this remedy is appropriate for your situation.