US-Immigration
If you are planning to enter the USA for a temporary or permanent stay, you should obtain a comprehensive overview of the various visas and residence permits in advance.
A rough distinction is made between visitor and work visas in the USA. However, there are a large number of visas and other residence permits or exchange programs. You may also be eligible for a green card or naturalization.
Below you will find an overview of all relevant residence permits for immigration to the USA with initial information to help you with your planning. Our lawyers will also be happy to advise you on the details and answer any questions you may have. We are happy to support our clients with their immigration to the USA and arrange the necessary steps. In this way, the start of your new phase of life in the USA can be made considerably easier and stress-free. Our American colleague in our Cologne office will advise you. In addition, our lawyers are well connected in the USA and are familiar with the usual US immigration processes. Please feel free to arrange an individual consultation.
If you are planning to enter the USA for a temporary or permanent stay, you should obtain a comprehensive overview of the various visas and residence permits in advance.
A rough distinction is made between visitor and work visas in the USA. However, there are a large number of visas and other residence permits or exchange programs. You may also be eligible for a green card or naturalization.
Below you will find an overview of all relevant residence permits for immigration to the USA with initial information to help you with your planning. Our lawyers will also be happy to advise you on the details and answer any questions you may have. We are happy to support our clients with their immigration to the USA and arrange the necessary steps. In this way, the start of your new phase of life in the USA can be made considerably easier and stress-free. Our American colleague in our Cologne office will advise you. In addition, our lawyers are well connected in the USA and are familiar with the usual US immigration processes. Please feel free to arrange an individual consultation.
Our main areas of advice in the field of US immigration are:
- ESTA / VWP Program
- B visa for visitors
- E-visa for investors and entrepreneurs
- F-visa for pupils and students (university; high school; language course)
- H-visa for highly qualified workers
- I-visa for journalists and media representatives
- J-visa for participants in exchange programs and interns
- K-visa for persons who are engaged or married to an American
- M-visa for trainees/students at non-academic training institutions
- O-visa for individuals with exceptional abilities
- P-visa for athletes, artists and entertainers
- Q-visa for participants in cultural exchange programs
- R-visa for members of a recognized religious community
- U-visa for persons who have been victims of physical or psychological abuse in the USA
- V-visa for spouses and children of green card holders
- Family-based green card
- Employment-based green card
- Greencard extension, renewal
- Naturalization