Lawmaks is an internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm headquartered in the United States; with offices in Stamford, CT, New York, NY, and Dubai, UAE, and Istanbul in Turkey
About
Lawmaks provides creative solutions to individuals and corporations, in helping them navigate through the complex issues they face with U.S. immigration.
While providing a full range of immigration legal services for clients from all across the globe, we specialize in Investment Visa categories for clients from the MENA region.
Our Law Firm has been consistently recognized as the “10 Best'“ by the American Institute of Legal Counsel , in the State of CT, where we are headquartered
Services
EB-5 visa
Investor Visa 2023
The United States welcomes foreign business owners and investors who are willing to purchase, relocate or establish a business which creates jobs for American workers and contributes to the American economy.
Do I qualify for EB-5 visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straight forward EB-5 questionnaire & we will evaluate your potential EB-5 case.
What is EB-5 Visa?
Why Lawmaks?
EB-5 program advantages
Is EB-5 for me?
EB-5 vs E-2 & L-1 Visa
EB-5 process timeline
Our latest EB-5 approvals
Other EB-5 FAQ
E-2 visa
Treaty Investors 2023
The E-2 Investor Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa is used
where a foreign entrepreneur wishes to operate his or
her own business in the United States. This can be
accomplished in two ways: 1) to start a brand-new
business, or 2) to purchase an existing business
(certain restrictions apply; check with your immigration
attorney prior to establishing or purchasing an existing
business).
The amount of the investment is determined by the type
of business, and while there is no “minimum” set amount,
the investment must be “substantial” and not “marginal”
in nature; the immigration adjudicator must be convinced
that your investment is sufficient to operate the
proposed venture. One of the key elements to a
successful E-2 application, is to prove that the
investor’s function is to “develop and direct” the
business in the United States. If there are language
barriers, it will be necessary to hire a manager who
will conduct the day-to-day operations.
So, while the Investor is not required to conduct the
daily activities, they will be expected to make the
executive decisions needed to “develop and direct” the
U.S. venture. The investor must also be a citizen or
national of a country which has an existing Treaty of
Commerce with the United States. See the most recent
list of “Treaty Countries” on DOS.
Do I qualify for E-2 visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straightforward E-2 questionnaire and we will evaluate your potential E-2 case.
Do I qualify for E-2 Visa
Why Lawmaks
E-2 program advantages
Is E-2 for me
E-2 comparison table
E-2 FAQ
Our latest E-2 approvals
L-1 visa
Intracompany Transferee Visa 2023
L-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which allows foreign company’s executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge, to transfer to an office located in the United States, which is considered a parent, affiliate, subsidiary, or branch of the foreign company. Additionally, L-1 Visa category requires for the person being transferred to have worked for the foreign company, for at least one continuous year within the preceding three years.The U.S. entity may be an existing company (i.e., a “parent” of the foreign company) with prior relationship with the foreign company, or it may be a “new office” in the United States. If forming a “new office,” it is critical for your U.S. Attorney to properly structure the U.S. entity, and to determine, early-on, the relationship between the foreign company and its U.S. entity; depending on the existing structure of your foreign entity, and the percentages of ownership at both the foreign and U.S. entities, your U.S. Attorney will determine as to whether the U.S. Offices are considered an affiliate, subsidiary, or branch of the foreign Company.
Do I qualify for L-1 visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straight forward L-1 questionnaire & we will evaluate your potential L-1 case.
What is L-1 Visa
Why Lawmaks
L-1 program advantages
Is L-1 for me
L-1 comparison table
Our latest L-1 approvals
EB-1 visa
Immigration Visa
Must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences arts, education, business or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim.Must be able to meet at least 3 of the 10 listed criteria, or provide evidence of a one-time achievement such as an Academy Award, Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Olympic Medal, etc. and give evidence that you will be continuing to work in the area of expertise. No job offer or labor certification is required.
Do I qualify for an EB-1 Work Visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straight forward EB-1 questionnaire & we will evaluate your potential EB-1 case.
EB-2 visa
Immigration Visa
The EB-2 visa, also known as the Employment-Based Second preference is an immigrant visa for permanent workers. Individuals are eligible for this visa if they are members of the professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or individuals with exceptional ability.
Do I qualify for an EB-2 Work Visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straight forward EB-2 questionnaire & we will evaluate your potential EB-2 case.
EB-3 visa
Immigration Visa
EB-3 is also known as the Employment-Based Third Preference and this immigrant visa is for individuals who want permanent residence in the United States. If you are a professional, skilled or non-skilled (Other worker), then you are eligible for this visa category. It should be noted that these categories require employer sponsorship and certification by the Department of Labor before the visa petition can be filed.
Do I qualify for an EB-3 Work Visa?
Submit our 3 minute and straight forward EB-3 questionnaire & we will evaluate your potential EB-3 case.
Family Immigrants
Family Based USA Green Cards 2023
Family Visa Questionnaire
Family Non-Immigrants
Family Visa – Non-Immigrants
The employment based visa is generally for any foreign-citizen who wishes to enter the United States for a temporary fixed amount of time with a non-immigrant status.The employer who wishes for the foreign-citizen to work for them would need to file a petition with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the foreign-citizen employee’s behalfFamily Visa Questionnaire
Student Visa
2023 Student Visa F, M, J
The United States is known for having the most advanced educational systems in the world. This is why the Student Visa category is one of the most popular Visa categories and allows for students of all ages to travel to the United States to further their education.
Do I qualify for a Study Visa?
Exchange Visitors
2023 Exchange Visitors
The following work/visitors may qualify
for this particular visa category:
- Au pair and EduCare
- Camp Counselor
- Government Visitor
- Intern
- International Visitor (Department of State use)
- Physician
- Professor and Research Scholar
- Short-term Scholar
- Specialists
- Student (College/University)
- Student (Secondary)
- Summer Work Travel
- Teacher
- Trainee
Tourism Business visa
Tourism/Business
The Business/Tourism Visa is particularly for foreign-citizens who would like to enter the United States for business (B-1) or pleasure (B-2). B-1 Visa is specifically for business purposes only, where an individual may enter the U.S. B-2 Visa is specifically for tourism and vacation purposes. The B-2 Visa recipient may also partake in needed medical treatment – treatment unable to obtain in their home country. This type of visa allows the individual to be present in the U.S. for a short period of time. There is also the combination of both B-1 and B-2 Visa, which does allow the individual to partake in business and pleasure in their time given in the U.S. With both these categories, an applicant must be able to prove his/her intent to return to their home country after a temporary visit. Therefore, proof of substantial ties to one’s home country is a key factor for which the applicant has the burden of proof.
Lottery
Diversity Immigrant Visa – Lottery
The Diversity Immigrant Visa program, also known as the “Green Card Lottery,” is a United States government lottery program meant to create diversity within the U.S. communities by making available 55,000 immigrant visas annually to countries which had lower numbers of immigrants (to the United States) in the previous five-years .Since 2017 certain nationalities have faced severe restrictions in their ability to successfully obtain their Immigrant Visas to the United States, in spite of having won the “Lottery.” The program has come under severe scrutiny especially with recent administration and there are different lawsuits which address different aspects of more current restrictions. For an evaluation of your case, please feel free to contact Lawmaks.
Lottery Questionnaire
Investment Visa
Employment/Work Visa
USA Family Visa
Other Visas
Other Services
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Services
Investment Visa
EB-5 visa
EB-2 visa
Employment/ Work Visa
EB-1 visa
EB-2 visa
USA Family Visa
Family Immigrants
Student visa
Tourism Business visa
L-1 visa
EB-3 visa
Family
Non-Immigrants
Other Visas
Exchange visitors
Lottery
Other Services
Our Team
Marjan Kasra, Esq.
Founder and Managing Attorney
Babak Hojjat J.D.
Legal Liaison and Chief Operating Officer
more team members
Marian Kara, Esquire is the founder and Managing Attorney of the Law Offices of Marjan Kasra, LLC. Attorney Kasra provides legal counsel to clients at U.S. Consular posts worldwide.
She has extensive experience regarding the Middle Eastern-specific issues as they relate to EB-5 and E-2 Visas.
She was educated at University of Connecticut, Columbia University and Quinnipiac University School of Law, is member of the prestigious NYC
Bar's MENA Committee and has been recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as "10 Best Immigration Attorney" in the State of Connecticut.
She is an active AILA member, a frequent speaker at Immigration Law venues worldwide, and is considered one of the leading experts in the EB-5 industry.
Babak Hojat, J.D. is the Director of Global Operations at the Law Offices of Marian Kasra, LLC.
He provides strategic direction and oversight to our law firm's marketing team.
Mr. Hojjat has over 14-years of experience at our Immigration Law Firm, and has extensive experience with issues as they relate to our Middle East clientele.
Mr. Hojjat specializes in Investment Visa Category, and has proven himself to be resourceful and a "go-to" member of our team for guidance regarding international markets.
