Life is Beyond Borders – Let Us Take Care of Your Immigration Needs

Every business has a story.

Our story started over 15 years ago when two lawyers decided to dedicate their careers to helping people immigrate to the United States.

Since then, Bashyam Spiro & Coats LLP Immigration Law Group, with offices in Raleigh, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota, has focused solely on the practice of Immigration and NationalityThe country of a person’s citizenship or country in which the person is deemed a nationalA person owing permanent allegiance to a state. Law. We represent corporate and family immigration clients in all 50 states and around the world.

Our reputation is second to none. Many of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America.  U.S. News and World Report also selected Bashyam Spiro & Coats as one of the Best Law Firms in Immigration law.

Bashyam Spiro & Coats offers the most experienced immigration attorneys and paralegals.  This translates to timely and accurate immigration strategies with green cardA wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrantan alien admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants; however, the Immigration and NationalityThe country of a person’s citizenship or country in which the person is deemed a nationalA person owing permanent allegiance to a state. Act (INAThe Act (INA), which, along with other immigration laws, treaties, and conventions of the United States, relates to the immigration, temporary admission, naturalizationThe conferring, by any means, of citizenship upon a person after birth., and removalThe expulsion of an alien from the United States. This expulsion may be based on grounds of inadmissibility or deportability. of aliens.) broadly defines an immigrant as any alien in the United States, except one legally admitted under specific nonimmigrantAn alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States for a specific purpose. The alien must have a permanent residence abroad (for most classes of admission) and qualify for the nonimmigrant classification sought. The nonimmigrant classifications include: foreign government officials, visitors for business and for pleasure, aliens in transit through the United States, treaty traders and investors, students, international representatives, temporary workers and trainees, representatives of foreign information media, exchange visitors, fiance(e)s of U.S. citizens, intracompany transferees, NATO officials, religious workers, and some others. Most nonimmigrants can be accompanied or joined by spouses and unmarried minor (or dependent) children. categories (INAThe Act (INA), which, along with other immigration laws, treaties, and conventions of the United States, relates to the immigration, temporary admission, naturalizationThe conferring, by any means, of citizenship upon a person after birth., and removalThe expulsion of an alien from the United States. This expulsion may be based on grounds of inadmissibility or deportability. of aliens. section 101(a)(15)). An illegal alien who entered the United States without inspection, for example, would be strictly defined as an immigrant under the INAThe Act (INA), which, along with other immigration laws, treaties, and conventions of the United States, relates to the immigration, temporary admission, naturalizationThe conferring, by any means, of citizenship upon a person after birth., and removalThe expulsion of an alien from the United States. This expulsion may be based on grounds of inadmissibility or deportability. of aliens. but is not a permanent resident alien. Lawful permanent residents are legally accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States. They may be issued immigrant visas by the Department of State overseas or adjusted to permanent resident status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.) in the United States. It is also known as a permanent resident card (PRC), an alienAny person not a citizen or nationalA person owing permanent allegiance to a state of the United States. registration receipt card and I-551Permanent residence card or alien registration receipt card or "green card.". It was formerly green in color. applications, H-1B visas, E visas, L-1 visas, citizenshipThe country in which a person is born (and has not renounced or lost citizenship) or naturalized and to which that person owes allegiance and by which he or she is entitled to be protected., family immigration, I-9 compliance, and other corporate and family immigration matters. Our clients are small to mid-sized businesses, Fortune 1000 companies, and individuals who seek immigration representation. We have successfully handled applications for Outstanding Researchers, Performing Artists, Treaty Investors, and Religious Workers among many others.

Our regularly updated Immigration Minute instructional videos, monthly immigration newsletters, webinars, blog, and online news serve as a resource for quick and easy access to up-to-date immigration news and information.

Our staff is accessible and personable – the winning combination you’ll find at Bashyam Spiro & Coats. Through one-on-one association with our immigration attorneys, talented immigration paralegals and support staff work, you will navigate the complex and rapidly changing citizenshipThe country in which a person is born (and has not renounced or lost citizenship) or naturalized and to which that person owes allegiance and by which he or she is entitled to be protected. and immigration process.  We make and maintain strong relationships with our clients, as well as Human Resource (HR) professionals, government officials, in-house counsel, and other resources.  And clients are pleased to know they can always reach us through phone, email, or fax.

Whether you are an entrepreneur wanting to establish a business in the U.S., a corporation seeking inbound or outbound immigration for your employees, or someone who needs assistance bringing a family-member to the U.S. – CALL US TODAY!

Let us be a part of your story.

Email or call us at 919-833-0840. Our immigration lawyers are ready to help.

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