Consular Applications
At IDS, our professional immigration team provides comprehensive support for consular processing, ensuring each application is prepared accurately and in compliance with U.S. consular requirements. Our services include:
-
Completion of applicable forms, including DS-156E and DS-160
-
Drafting supporting letters for nonimmigrant visa applications
-
Preparing detailed procedural guidance for visa submission based on the specific U.S. Consulate, for attorney review
-
Coordinating documentation to support a smooth and efficient application process
Petition, Extension & Change of Status
We manage the entire process for initial petitions, extensions, and changes of status, ensuring each application is complete, organized, and ready for attorney review. Our services include:
-
Form Preparation – Completing forms such as I-129, I-539, and any required supplements for attorney review and client signature
-
Supporting Letters – Drafting clear, persuasive letters for the petitioner’s signature
-
Application Assembly – Organizing the full application package with exhibits and tabs for smooth attorney review
Types of Nonimmigrant Visas We Support
-
H-1B / H-4 – For skilled professionals in specialty occupations, and their spouses and children. H-1B allows individuals to work in the U.S., while H-4 provides dependent family members the ability to live (and sometimes work) in the U.S.
-
L-1A / L-1B / L-2 – For employees of international companies transferring to a U.S. office. L-1A is for managers and executives, L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge, and L-2 for their spouses and children.
-
E-1 / E-2 – For individuals from countries with a U.S. treaty who are coming to trade, invest, or run a business. These visas allow entrepreneurs and investors to live and work in the U.S. while contributing to the economy.
-
O-1 – For individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This visa recognizes exceptional talent and allows recipients to work in their specialized field.
-
P-1 – For internationally recognized athletes, entertainers, and their essential support staff. This visa supports performances, competitions, and events in the U.S.
-
R-1 – For religious workers, including ministers, missionaries, or other religious professionals, allowing them to work in the U.S. for a temporary period.
-
TN – For Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). It allows qualified individuals in specific occupations to live and work in the U.S. for a temporary period.
-
K-1 / K-3 – For fiancé(e)s and spouses of U.S. citizens. K-1 allows a foreign fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. to get married, and K-3 allows spouses to live in the U.S. while their immigrant visa petition is processed.
-
B-1 / B-2 – For short-term business or tourism visits. B-1 covers business-related travel, while B-2 is for tourism, family visits, or medical treatment.
-
And more!