Northern Virginia
Lawyer for Self-Sponsored Visas

Helping Start American Dreams

There are several types of visas available that allow for self sponsorship, including persons with extraordinary ability, asylum seekers, and battered spouses and children.  I am experienced in assisting self-sponsering aliens with both immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

Paul L. Good
An Experienced Lawyer for Self-Sponsored Visas

Self-sponsoring is possible in the follow situations:

Investment

There are two categories of non-immigrant visas available for investors from countries with which the U.S. has a special treaty.  The E-1 visa is for national of such a country who intends to conduct trade between the U.S. and their country.  The E-2 is for national of such a country who wants to set up a business or direct such a business.

Asylum Applications

I have experience handling asylum applications and hearings related to asylum. The government is very selective in accepting asylum application. I work closely with my clients to help them fill out Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal.

Battered Spouses

Alien spouses who have been battered by their U.S. citizen or green card husbands can self-petition and, if approved, can file for a green card.

Exceptional Ability Persons

These special people have a distinct advantage in obtaining immigrant visas based on proven talent.  Professionals in many fields, such as sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, academia, research, multinational management may be eligible.

Exceptional Ability Persons

Research scientists who are involved with subjects of national interest can self-sponsor, i.e. they do not have to obtain labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Victims of Criminal Activity

Two options are included in this category.  Local or federal law enforcement support is generally needed to qualify for the U or T visas.

Special Immigrants

This category of unusual person includes returning U.S. residents, former U.S. citizens, certain alien employees, certain alien military recruits, and certain Iraqis.

Contact a Virginia Laywer for Self-Sponsored Visas

My office is located in Fairfax County, Virginia between Washington, D.C. and Dulles International Airport.  As I live near my office, I am happy to accommodate clients who need evening or weekend appointments.

If you are an immigrant seeking asylum or have been abused by your immigration sponsor, please contact me. I can be reached by phone at (703) 865-5966, e-mail , or by filling out the intake form  on my Contact Us page.

Paul Good Attorney at Law

 297 Herndon Pkwy. - Suite 303 - Herndon, VA 20170

Paul A. Good Attorney at Law handles immigration matters for clients throughout Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and the cities of Herndon, Manassas, Leesburg, Winchester, Fairfax City, District of Columbia, Rockville, Alexandria, Falls Church, Reston, and McLean.