Expertise and results in a variety of practice areas.
Work Visas
Our firm frequently assists employers in bringing foreign workers to the U.S. on both temporary visas (including E-1/E-2, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1, and TN) and permanently through employment-based immigrant visa preference categories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). We are able to provide complex analyses of each individual situation and determine a strategy that will best fit the client’s needs. In addition to standard worker visas, we are also able to assist clients in applying for the permanent EB-5 business investor visa for those interested in investing in a U.S. commercial enterprise.
Form I-9 Employer Compliance
Employers who do not comply with the I-9 requirements may be subject to civil penalties ranging from $110 to $1100 per violation. For knowingly hiring and continuing to employ an unauthorized worker, penalties range from $375 to $16,000 per violation. “Knowing hire” and “continuing to employ” violations can also result in criminal prosecution and debarment from participation in some federal programs.
Jimmy W. Go, P.C. can help your business ensure it is in full compliance with the I-9 regulations by conducting or facilitating comprehensive self-audits of existing I-9 forms; assisting with proper correction of I-9 form errors; creating a custom-tailored I-9 Compliance Plan for your company, including potential enrollment in the E-Verify program; and representing your business if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Notice of Inspection or has proposed a fine.
Labor Certification
Employers who do not comply with the I-9 requirements may be subject to civil penalties ranging from $110 to $1100 per violation. For knowingly hiring and continuing to employ an unauthorized worker, penalties range from $375 to $16,000 per violation. “Knowing hire” and “continuing to employ” violations can also result in criminal prosecution and debarment from participation in some federal programs.
Jimmy W. Go, P.C. can help your business ensure it is in full compliance with the I-9 regulations by conducting or facilitating comprehensive self-audits of existing I-9 forms; assisting with proper correction of I-9 form errors; creating a custom-tailored I-9 Compliance Plan for your company, including potential enrollment in the E-Verify program; and representing your business if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Notice of Inspection or has proposed a fine.
Family-Based Immigration
Our office has variety of experience in both routine and complex family-based immigration matters for individuals within the U.S. (through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)) and those abroad (through the National Visa Center and U.S. Consulates), including petitions for family members, marriage-based immigrant visa applications, K-1 Fiancés /Fiancées, inter-country adoptions, diversity immigrant visa program, and humanitarian parole. We also have a history of success on complicated extreme hardship waiver matters for individuals who are subject to grounds of inadmissibility and, additionally, have obtained relief for clients’ under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U visa provisions for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Employers who do not comply with the I-9 requirements may be subject to civil penalties ranging from $110 to $1100 per violation. For knowingly hiring and continuing to employ an unauthorized worker, penalties range from $375 to $16,000 per violation. “Knowing hire” and “continuing to employ” violations can also result in criminal prosecution and debarment from participation in some federal programs.
Jimmy W. Go, P.C. can help your business ensure it is in full compliance with the I-9 regulations by conducting or facilitating comprehensive self-audits of existing I-9 forms; assisting with proper correction of I-9 form errors; creating a custom-tailored I-9 Compliance Plan for your company, including potential enrollment in the E-Verify program; and representing your business if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Notice of Inspection or has proposed a fine.
Business Law and Real Estate Law
Our office has over 30 years of experience assisting clients with their business and real estate matters. Whether it’s annual corporate maintenance, setting up a new business entity, or finding commercial space through the acquisition, sale, or leasing of property, we are able to address variety of business matters and find the best solution for your company.
Estate Planning
We offer a variety of estate planning services to our clients, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related documents. We provide individualized assessment of each client’s estate planning needs and thoroughly investigate and explain all family, business, and tax implications of the options presented.