BENEFITS
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BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Why us?
GREEN CARD
Once your petition is approved, you receive a Green Card, which means permanent residency in the United States
FAST TIMES
Review in 45 calendar days upon payment of the expedited review fee
IMPROVEMENT
Ability to change to EB-2 status if you are already in the U.S.
FAMILY IMMIGRATION
Your spouse and children (up to age 21) can get Green Cards and travel to the U.S. with you
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
If a number of requirements are met, 5 years after receiving a Green Card, one is allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship
Artem Zhgun
Co-founder of the firm, Licensed Attorney
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law - Miami, USA;
- Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) - Moscow, Russia.
Languages
- Russian
- English
Contacts
Aleksei Voiskovich
Licensed Attorney
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law - Miami, USA
Languages
- Russian
- English
Contacts
requirements
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
FOR EB-2 Visa
FOR EB-2 Visa
EB-2 visas can be obtained by foreign nationals who:
requirements
WHY do you need
a labor certificate?
a labor certificate?
A labor certification is a document that a U.S.
employer must obtain before filing a visa petition for a
foreign worker with the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).
The labor certification confirms that:
process
What is the procedure for submitting a
EB-2 visa petition?
EB-2 visa petition?
Step 1.
The employer applies for a labor certificate for a foreign worker and receives a positive decision.
Step 2.
After obtaining a labor certification, the employer files a petition for an EB-2 immigrant visa to the United States for the foreign worker.
Step 3.
After the petition is approved by the U.S. Immigration Department, the foreign worker is interviewed for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in his or her home country.
Important! An EB-2 visa petition can be filed even if the foreign worker is already in the United States. The main thing is to make sure that he or she is in legal immigration status throughout the application process.
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ALTERNATIVE PATH
or has “extraordinary
abilities”
abilities”
Another possibility to obtain EB-2 in the U.S. is to have “extraordinary ability” in the arts, sciences, or business. In this case, the foreign national must prove that he or she meets at least THREE of the following criteria:
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timeline
The process of working with an attorney to obtain an EB-2 visa
Consultation, strategy
1-2 days
Contract signing
1-2 days
Calendar and workspace accesses
1-2 days
Collection of the Client's documents
≈ 2 months
Preparing an application for labor certification
2-4 weeks
Sending an application for labor certification
3-5 days
Waiting for a decision on the application
6-12 months
After approval (preparation of the petition)
2-4 weeks
Sending the Petition
3-5 days
Awaiting a decision on the petition
45 days - expedited,
3-6 months - normal
After approval (visa or change of status)
3-8 months
reviews
success stories
our clients
our clients
Alalaev
Obtaining an EB-2 NIW immigrant visa
I applied to Artem's agency to obtain an EB-2 NIW immigrant visa. I applied and have never regretted it. From the very beginning of our communication Artem and his team made the best impression on me. At all stages of the case preparation they provided maximum assistance in information gathering, collection and preparation of letters, advice, and everything in general. All communication was as open, friendly and prompt as possible.
I also got the impression that what they were doing was as interesting to them as possible. It is interesting to develop, interesting to solve non-standard problems, interesting to learn something new. With this approach, the potential of these guys is almost limitless, they have a great future, you can see it and it is very encouraging. I am very glad that I was lucky to find this agency.
Yes, I forgot to say, the result of the case submission was approval, and from the first time.
I wish the whole agency team and Artem personally to conquer new heights, success and prosperity, you are great guys!
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Marion Ott
Corporate Structuring
I have collaborated with Susanne Leone on numerous transactions and she is highly knowledgeable about company structures and property title arrangements, particularly for foreign nationals. She is an expert in her field and a pleasure to work with her.
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Andrey Savchenko
Obtaining an EB-2 NIW immigrant visa
I worked with Leone Zhgun to prepare my application documents for the EB-2 NIW program. I received approval, even though I had previously been denied under this program after working with unscrupulous and unqualified specialists. I want to tell everyone interested in immigration programs or in need of various immigration attorney services that I highly recommend this team. They are competent, responsive, always available, don’t charge extra for questions, and provide full support until you receive your Green Card. Artem and your team, thank you once again for your work and your dedication to the case and to clients. Definitely recommended!
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Wade Kraynov
Immigration
If you're in need of an immigration lawyer, Artem is the go-to person. Particularly for digital businesses, Artem knows how to present your case in the best light possible, ensuring that you achieve maximum results. With two cases under my belt, both of which we won, I can attest that Artem knows precisely how to handle your case.
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Lucas Rudler
Corporate Law and Immigration
Susanne has been taking care of our company for more than 2 years now and we are very satisfied. She has assisted us in establishing a U.S. company and obtaining our U.S. work visas. All requests get answered quickly and professionally.
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Vasile Plesca
Immigration
Mr. Artem was a very big help for my family during our immigration process. He made the process smooth, and fought for our rights. He had great communication skills and kept us in the loop the entire time. His judgement and points of view were phenomenal and taught us a lot of useful information. Highly recommend seeing this lawyer, if you are struggling to find the perfect immigration lawyer. He will do everything he can for you!
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Christian de Coster
Corporate Law
I can only recommend Susanne as a lawyer. She provided us with advice and support and assisted us in establishing our business in Florida. Susanne did not just offer simple consultations but worked with us to develop solutions and established the necessary contacts for our business.
Susanne also speaks German, which was particularly helpful for us in legal matters.
I enjoyed working with Susanne, and this is underscored by the fact that we are still working with her.
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Polinariya S.
Immigration
We contacted lawyer Artem Zhgun. He is a highly qualified specialist who helped us with our migration case in the USA quite quickly and efficiently!
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Vyacheslav V.
Consultation
Many thanks to Artem J. for his valuable consultation. It definitely changed our idea of how to go, where to go and what to do in the USA.
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Malin Andren
Corporate Law
Susanne is a very professional attorney that helped our Swedish based company establish in the US. She is very experienced and we are very happy to work with her.
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Vladimir Bolonkin
Consultation
Really liked the approach to the case
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Christian de Coster
Immigration
Leone Zhgun, P.A. was a true support for us in the process of obtaining the E2 Visa. Not only did they handle the documentary preparation and meticulous compilation of necessary documents, but their advice was also extremely professional. The entire team, led by Artem, assisted us with all our questions, and if we didn't understand something, Susanne was able to translate from English to German. We were also well-prepared for the upcoming interview at the embassy. I can only recommend the firm and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
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Norman Frick
Corporate Law
Susanne is awesome. She helped us a lot and you can ask her everything. She has a lot of contacts in the US. That is very helpful when you start a new life here. Thanks for all!
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S. P.
Immigration
A wonderful team. Artem handled our case under the EB-2 NIW program. Everything went smoothly and perfectly. We always received objective, knowledgeable advice and assistance. In the end, we got a positive result. I would definitely recommend Artem’s team, and I would definitely like him to assist us with our next steps in the future…!
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frequent questions
answers to questions
our clients
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What is PERM labor certification, and how long does it take?
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the labor certification process administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). It is required for most employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions before the employer can file Form I-140 with USCIS.
The purpose of PERM is to demonstrate that:
- there are no qualified, willing, and available U.S. workers for the offered position; and
- hiring a foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
The process generally includes obtaining a prevailing wage determination, conducting a prescribed recruitment process, and filing the PERM application with the Department of Labor.
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-2 NIW?
EB-2 and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) belong to the same employment-based immigrant preference category, but they follow different application paths.
A standard EB-2 petition generally requires:
- a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer;
- an approved PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor; and
- employer sponsorship to file Form I-140.
By contrast, EB-2 NIW allows eligible applicants to request a waiver of the job offer and PERM labor certification requirements by demonstrating that their proposed work has substantial merit and national importance, that they are well positioned to advance it, and that waiving the labor certification requirement would benefit the United States. Applicants may also self-petition, meaning employer sponsorship is not required.