The
current administration has made numerous changes to the immigration
process. The parameters of majority of visas are changed and the
immigrants have to understand how to make the immigration system work
for them. From filling of the forms to their submission, the I-visa
has become complex for a layman immigrant to understand. The
immigration
attorney in Los Angeles
advice
the immigrants (present and potential) to consult the experts.
What
is I-visa?
The
I-visa is specifically for the representative of the foreign media.
Currently, it is a nonimmigrant visa. You can only fall under this
visa if you represent any foreign media such as film, radio, press
etc. Any immigrants who fall under this category need to be working
as reporters, film crew, editors and any other similar occupations.
Eligibility
Parameters:
To
be eligible under I visa, the individual needs to:
- Be coming to the country to only engage in the profession of foreign media.
- Have the home office or headquarters in the home country
- Be an individual who is under 21 and he should be accompanied by or should join an I-visa nonimmigrant already present in the country.
It
is extremely important that you should be able to demonstrate the
reasons behind your visit and your job activities should be necessary
to your organization. A consular at the embassy will determine if you
have qualified to obtain the visa.
Application
Process:
To
apply for the I-visa, the applying individual needs to visit the
America embassy or consulate present in their home country. The
application will be processed to the Department of State where the
visa application process will be established along with the issuance
fee.
To
engage in your profession in US, you need to have I-visa. Without the
visa, anything you do will do professionally would be considered
illegal. This applies to you even if your country is part of U.S.
Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Any attempt to travel and work in the
country without proper visa would result in non-admission and
deportation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
If you are still searching for the best immigration lawyers in Los Angeles, consult Wildes & Weinberg. They have leading immigration lawyers specializing in family-based immigration cases.
