“I was very fortunate to work with attorney Vitelli for my citizenship case. She is a top notch professional, very knowledgeable and responsive. She handled my case with class and got things accomplished in a timely manner. Thanks for all your help Sarah.” by a Immigration client, Massaachusetts
President Obama issued an executive order on November 20, 2014 that will positively impact the lives of many hardworking undocumented immigrants in our country. While this is only a first step, it is certainly a step in the right direction for our valuable immigrant community. Black, Vitelli & Pennock, LLC is extremely excited and encouraged…
When considering how to get US citizenship, an individual must understand the processes involved and how to best approach the situation to receive the desired results. The benefits of becoming a citizen of the U.S. are numerous. For instance, a person can enjoy the right to vote, have the right to run for public office,…
My husband and I wanted to hire an immigration lawyer to help us file a marriage-based permanent residency and change of status application. We’d never hired a lawyer before and had been advised by friends and family that we didn’t really need one, but during our consultation my husband and I agreed right away that…
The goal of the “Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program” is to allow more high-skilled international students to stay in Massachusetts upon graduation if they are growing or starting a business. H-1B Visas Needed Currently, international students’ visas expire when they graduate. In order to stay in the U.S. they must find an employer willing to…
In general terms, an H-1B visa applies to individuals who are considered specialists in their field of expertise. Only 65,000 of these visas are allowed by the U.S. each year for bachelor’s degree candidates, plus an additional 20,000 for master’s degree candidates; therefore, if a Massachusetts company would like a foreign specialist to work at…
“I got to know about Sarah from google search, on her website. My wife and I hired Sarah as our Attorney while partitioning for my permanent residence this year. we had a thought of filing without an attorney but realized that filing was legal procedure and we needed an expert. Hiring Sarah was good decision…
Applying for citizenship in the United States with serious crimes on your record can and should be a real concern that must be reviewed closely by your immigration attorney. I recently had a client from Malden MA come into my office hoping to apply for citizenship with a drug possession conviction on her record. She…
Coming to the United States on a work-related visa can be tricky and may even seem impossible for some. I recently represented two musicians who wanted to come to Massachusetts to perform at cultural events and ethnic restaurants. The clients did not receive much international attention due to the nature of their musical talents. Still,…
“Sarah was extremely helpful in providing us timely guidance and follow up my wife’s permanent residency processing. She is very knowledgeable and very prompt in attending to our concerns/ questions. We are very happy with her services. I would highly recommend her for any immigration issues.” by Rafi, a Immigration client, Malden, MA