Kirberger PC: a boutique law firm providing US visa and immigration services since 1998.
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Consultation Form

    1. Purpose of Inquiry

      (please complete for all inquiries)

      What is the purpose of your inquiry with our firm?

      Please briefly explain as clearly as possible.

      Are you interested in the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-1 Outstanding Professor/ Researcher, O-1 Extraordinary Ability or National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories?
      YesNo

    2. Basic Biodata Information

      (please complete for all inquiries)

      Prove that you're human by entering the following numbers and letters:
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      Last Name (Surname)

      First Name

      Current Valid Email address (required)

      Year of Birth

      City/ Country of Birth

      Current City/ Country of Residence

      Current Occupation (if applicable)

      Previous Occupation (if applicable)

      Current Marital Status

      Number of Children (including step-children)

      Specify age and marital status of each child
      (under 21, 21 and over; married, unmarried)

      Are any of your immediate family in the US?
      (e.g., parents, spouse, children, brothers, sisters)

      Are or were any of your family members US citizens?
      Please also note any deceased immediate relative, including date of death and relationship to you.

      Is a lawyer now handling your or your family's immigration matter?
      YesNo

      Are you interested in changing immigration lawyers?
      YesNo

    3. Current US Visa, Passport and Immigration Information

      (please complete for all inquiries)

      Country of Passport Issuance (Nationality)

      Alternate Nationality
      (if applicable)

      Passport Expiration Dates (day/month/year)
      (if more than one, please list expiration date for each passport)

      Date of Last Entry into US (if applicable)
      (day/month/year)

      Place of last entry into the US
      (Port of Entry, i.e., Airport or Border Crossing, and City)

      Manner of Last Entry to US

      Please list manner of your last entry to the US.

      Are you in the United States now?
      YesNo

      Expiration of Current Stay
      (see I-94 in passport) (month/day/year)

      Current US Immigration Status

      When is the expiration date of your WT or WB status?
      (See I-94 in passport for date.)

      Provide current US Immigration Status Validity Dates
      (Visa Type: day/month/year of Issuance- Expiration, e.g., H-1B: 10/01/2010-09/30/2013; J-1 or F-1: D/S)

      Where was your current visa issued, if applicable?
      (City, Country)

      Do you currently have a valid US visa in your Passport?
      YesNo

      What type of visa(s)?

      Please list validity dates of visa(s) in your passport.
      (issuance/expiration dates, month/day/year)

      Where was/were your US visa(s) issued?
      (city/country)

      Do you currently have a US immigration case pending, either self-petition, sponsorship by your employer or family sponsorship?
      YesNo

      If so, what type of case(s)? What type of sponsorship(s)? Please list filing dates of each and briefly explain.

    4. Past US Immigration History

      (please complete for all inquiries)

      Type of Past US Visa(s) and/or US Immigration Status
      (To make multiple selections: use Alt/Command on keyboard; iPad: hold a finger outside field while making applicable selections.)

      Please specify past US Visa type(s)

      Type/Validity Date(s) of Past US Visa(s) and/or US Immigration Status
      (day/month/year) e.g., H-1B, 10/01/2010-09/30/2013

      Have you ever been refused or denied a US visa at a US Consulate?
      YesNo

      Please provide date of denial and briefly explain.

      Have you ever been denied any application to USCIS (formerly called INS, the US Immigration Service)?
      YesNo

      Please provide date of denial and briefly explain.

      Have you ever been denied any application to the US Department of Labor? (e.g., PERM/ labor certification)
      YesNo

      Have you ever applied for US Lawful Permanent Resident Status (Green Card) status, or has any employer, family member or other sponsor ever applied for green card status on your behalf?
      YesNo

      Please provide application date, approval date if applicable, list type of application (employment, family, self-petition, etc.).

      Have you ever had a J-1 or J-2 visa?
      YesNo

      Are you subject to the J Visa Section 212(e) 2 year home residency requirement (2 year home country physical presence requirement)?
      YesNo

      Why does the J-1 2 year home residency requirement apply to you?

      Have you waived or satisfied the J-1 2 year home residency requirement? Please explain, including dates of J-1 waiver approval if applicable.

      Have you ever been removed from the US?
      (sent home or sent to another country when you tried to enter the US)
      YesNo

      Please provide date of removal and briefly explain.

      Have you ever been in US exclusion, removal, or deportation proceedings?
      YesNo

      Please provide relevant date(s) and brief explanation of any US deportation, removal, or exclusion proceedings.

      Have you ever applied for political asylum, CSS/LULAC, SAW, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or refugee status in the US?
      YesNo

    5. Family-Based Immigration Inquiries

      If you are interested in family-related immigration options, please specify US immigration status of prospective sponsor.

      If interested in family-related immigration options, please specify relationship between sponsor and person to be sponsored (only immediate family are eligible: i.e., parent, spouse, child, brother, sister).

    6. Educational and Employment Information

      Do you have a prospective US employer sponsor and job offer in the US?
      YesNo

      Does your US employer sponsor have an immigration lawyer?
      YesNo

      Are you seeking US immigration counsel in addition to your employer's lawyer(s)?
      YesNo

      Please specify name and type of business or organization sponsoring you, and provide their web address.

      Please provide your prospective US job title and a brief description of the proposed/offered job.

      Your Highest Level of Formal Education

      Please specify major course of study and/or particular area of research or concentration.

      Please briefly note any professional certificates or licenses.

    7. EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-1 Outstanding Professor/ Researcher, O-1 Extraordinary Ability or National Interest Waiver (NIW) Inquiries

      Please complete this section only if applicable. We will request a CV and further information if we feel any of these categories are a viable option for you.

      Briefly note any important awards, honors, or recognition by government agencies or other leaders in your field, or any other significant professional, artistic, scientific or athletic achievements. (Note: USCIS does not generally recognize student awards although prestigious ones such as Fulbright may have some influence.)

      Briefly describe any notable invitations to serve as a judge of the work of others in your field (e.g., to review scientific, academic or professional journals; to judge competition(s); membership on Board of Directors, etc.).

      Briefly describe any print, electronic, online or other significant media coverage of you or your work.

      Briefly list any memberships in professional, scientific, artistic, athletic or academic organizations that required outstanding achievements in your field for admission to membership (not organizations that require only an application fee or annual membership dues).

      Can you obtain several letters from leaders and/or prominent people in your field describing your achievements and confirming your impact on your area of expertise? (Such expert testimony can be critical to success in an EB-1, O-1 or NIW petition.)
      YesNo

      Please list several people who may be willing to provide letters of support, along with their affiliations (if you are concerned about privacy, please provide brief description of the letter writers and affiliations without names).

      Please provide any additional information you think important or helpful for your EB-1, O-1 or NIW assessment.

      If your field is visual or performing arts, please list any notable exhibitions or performances (date, place/venue).

    Any and all information contained herein concerning US immigration, US visa applications, immigration-related petitions, procedures, requirements, etc., is subject to changes in US law, regulation, policy and practice.
    We will keep any and all information we receive strictly confidential. However, Kirberger PC is not responsible for possible interception of information as it is transmitted via this form. If you feel that your case is particularly sensitive, please transmit your information via fax  (718) 222-3198 or contact us via telephone at (718) 222-3610.

    Consultation Policy

    We also provide paid US immigration information and consultations, including second opinions, via telephone or email. In-office paid consultations are also available upon request. Occasionally, complex issues may arise in a consultation that require further research, which we will bill at our hourly rate. To schedule a US immigration consultation, please complete and email our Consultation form. Our telephone number is (718) 222-3610. We accept major credit cards for consultations and legal fees.