Navigating the U.S. immigration law process, whether it is business based immigration or family based immigration, can be very frustrating and confusing for many people.  Fortunately, Lightman Law Firm understands the complexities of U.S. immigration law and can easily navigate through these confusing waters, all at an affordable cost.

Lightman Law Firm was founded on the principle that clients deserve the best representation. And to achieve this, Lightman Law Firm believes that honesty and trust are the foundations to helping clients succeed in understanding the complicated world of U.S. immigration law. 

Whether it’s the law firm’s rapid response to a client’s questions or the frequent communication between attorney and client, the Lightman Law Firm approach focuses on the client's needs to help achieve the desired goals.  This approach focuses on the effective use of technology, and just as importantly, fresh and open models of interaction between attorney and client.

Lightman Law Firm is a progressive law firm that helps clients with the following immigration issues:

Work visas

• H-1B Visa for professionals (H-1B is still available for October 1, 2009 start date!!!!
• TN Visa for Canadians and Mexicans
• O-1 Visa for extraordinary individuals (scientists, artists, athletes, and performers - see also P-1 Visa
• L-1  Visa to transfer key employees and managers
• E-3 Visa for Australians
• H-2B visa for seasonal employees

• EB-2 Advanced Degree Professionals (master's degree or bachelor's plus 5+ years of progessive experience)
• PERM Labor Certification
• EB-1 for Multinational executives, reserchers, and individuals of extraordinary ability
• National Interest Waiver (NIW) applications
• EB-3 Skilled & Professional Workers
• PERM Labor Certification

Green Cards through family

• Green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen
• Green cards for brothers, sisters, parents, children, & sons & daughters
• K-1 Fiance Visa
• K-3 Marriage Visa

Visas and Green Cards for Investors

• E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
• E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
• EB-5 Investor Green Card

Canadian citizens & U.S. immigration benefits

• TN Visa (see the following link for a discussion of TN Visa v. the H-1B Visa)
• L-1 Visa for key employees and managers
• B-1 Visa (business visitor)
• E-1 Treaty Trader Visa & E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Visitors visa - B-1 Visa and B-2 Visa and extension of visas

Student Visas - F-1 Visa, J-1 Visa, M-1 Visa, M-3 visa

U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization

Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa Lottery)

Waiver applications

Removal proceedings

Criminal matters and Immigration

Removal of conditional permanent residency