Services

Valvo & Associates provides an array of services related to U.S. immigration and nationality legal issues. With more than twenty years of serving the international business community as well as individuals seeking employment opportunities in the United States, we are professionals in strategically planning cases based upon current governmental rules, regulations and policies. We are noted for resolving complex immigration issues through constructive advocacy with leaders within the U.S. Department of State and the USCIS.

Non-Permanent Visas for Business, Employment, Study and Training

Valvo & Associates, Inc. represents businesses in securing temporary employment authorizing visas for business executives, managers and employees, professionals, artists, entertainers and others.

• Investors and Traders (E-1/E-2)
• Professionals (H-1B, H-1B1)
• Professionals From Australia (E-3)
• Professionals from Canada and Mexico (TN-1, TN-2)
• International Company Transferees (L-1A, L-1B, L-1 Blanket)
• Athletes and Entertainers (P-1)
• Persons of Extraordinary Ability in Arts, Science, Business and Athletics (O-1)
• Religious Workers (R-1)
• Representatives of International Media (I)
• Seasonal Workers

Valvo & Associates, Inc. assists foreign nationals in pursuing opportunities for academic advancement and training in the United States through representation.

• The H-3 Trainee Category
• J-1 Visas
• Students Graduating from U.S. Schools (F-1 Optional Practical Training)

Permanent Visas Through Employment

Valvo & Associates, Inc. represents businesses and individuals in sponsoring vital employees for legal permanent residence in the U.S. Valvo & Associates, Inc. handles both employer-sponsored and self-sponsored petitions and applications.

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Public Relations Development and Management

All corporate planning involves elements of public relations. Companies are constantly paying top dollar for name and product recognition in the marketplace. Although corporations may have established public recognition and image appeal in their home country, the same may not be true in the U.S. It is just as important that U.S. government agencies, especially the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), recognize a corporation's activities in the United States.

Through arranging newspaper, magazine and other media articles describing a corporation, its business operations, personnel and products and submitting this information to the USCIS, it is more likely that the USCIS adjudicating officers will be persuaded that the corporation is a legitimate business. Further, since the USCIS is very concerned with fraud in the immigration process, a strong public relations track record will assist the officers in determining that fraud is not an issue.

All cases with a public relations presence are processed without lengthy delays. As a corporation develops "name recognition" with the USCIS, the corporation's foreign national employees will be able to commence their employment as required, thereby eliminating personnel headaches and possible project delays.

Strategic Business Planning/Partnering and In-Bound Investment

Valvo & Associates, Inc. develops long-term strategic immigration plans for its clients. The plans include a full account of U.S. taxation liabilities which are provided by licensed bilingual certified public accountants. Further, the Firm develops corporate immigration plans for U.S. subsidiaries and branch operations of foreign companies.

When corporations decide to invest in the United States or make major structural changes to their existing organization and the companies employ foreign nationals, it is vital that immigration aspects of such structural changes are seriously considered. In many cases, a corporation decides to changes it ownership structure only to learn that, as a result of the reorganization, certain employees automatically become illegal and subject to removal. Unfortunately, this problem is discovered when an executive or manager is questioned upon entering the United States and is detained or when a new visa application or petition is submitted and denied.

As corporate reorganizations are being negotiated and executives are consulting with their bankers, corporate counsel, and tax attorneys, consultations with a corporation's immigration counsel is essential.

By consulting with the company's immigration attorney at the initial stages of the restructuring or initial investment process, much time and money can be saved. Further, alternative strategies may be given greater consideration, especially when key employees are foreign nationals.