I highly recommend Cathy to anyone needing immigration assistance. She is extremely knowledgeable and personally handles each case. I found out the hard way that only a licensed U.S. attorney can access the embassy on our behalf.
- Stuart Schwartzberg, Wappinger Falls, New York
Cathy Tran Reck & Associates represents clients by providing them a quality, boutique style law firm experience with professionalism and courtesy. Through our years of legal experience and our on the ground attorneys in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, we are able to meet our clients in person and expeditiously. Our global law firm provides a cutting edge approach to local practice and case management so that our clients get personal satisfaction in our history of success. We use detailed instructions, questionnaire, and case management procedures, developed and refined over years of practice to instill confident and pride with our services.
K1 Fiance(e) Visa
American citizens can petition their fiance(e) to come to the United States to get marry by applying for a K1 Fiance Visa. Some of the services we provide for the K1 Fiance Visa:
- Consultation with American lawyer to assess the case history for any foreseeable issues and then advise.
- Obtain and review supporting documents from petitioner and beneficiary.
- Review and submit K visa forms at USCIS and National Visa Center.
- Prepare and submit required medical exam, police record, and affidavits from local government agencies.
- Meet and prepare fiance for visa application process with Department of State. Provide visa interview tips and training so that the fiance will understand what will be asked and how to provide honest and succinct answers.
Visa Denial 214(b) and 221(g)
If you are denied a visa, in most cases it will be under Section 214(b) or for an immigrant visa, under Section 221(g). Some of the services we provide for the Visa Denial:
- Consultation with American lawyer to assess the case history and provide legal guidance.
- Obtain and review the office reason for the denial provided by the blue sheet and compare with the facts in the case.
- Submit any missing documents or supplement weak evidence with substantial ones t0 the US Consulate.
- Prepare and submit additional relevant proof to assist the consular officer to approve the case, or reconcile evidence that was not consistent.
- Make direct inquiry with the US Consulate while keeping the client fully informed of the status of their case.
Tourist Visa Business or Pleasure B1/B2
Visitors coming to the United States must show some strong ties to their home country with no intention of abandoning. Some of the services we provide for the Tourist Visa:
- Consultation with American lawyer to assess the case history and provide legal guidance.
- Obtain and review supporting documents to establish strong ties to the home country.
- Review and submit DS-160 form electronically with the State Department.
- Prepare and submit required evidence of purpose and ties to the interviewing officer.
- Meet the client prior to the visa interview and provide visa interview tips and training so the applicant will understand what will be asked and how to provide honest and succinct answers.
K3 Visa Consular Processing
Due to complicated and arduous visa process at the US Consulate, we have opened offices in Bangkok and Vietnam to assist our clients in preparing for the most important interview in their life. Some of the services we provide for the K3 Consular Processing:
- Consultation with American lawyer to assess the case history for any foreseeable issues and then advise.
- Obtain and review supporting documents from petitioner and beneficiary.
- Review and submit K visa forms at USCIS and National Visa Center.
- Prepare and submit required medical exam, police record, and affidavits from local government agencies.
- Meet and prepare spouse for visa application process with Department of State. Provide visa interview tips and training so that the fiance will understand what will be asked and how to provide honest and succinct answers.
Student Visa
Prospective students pursuing a program or course of study must apply for a student visa. Once admitted into the program, they must show strong ties to their home country and financial support. Some of the services we provide for the Student Visa:
- Consultation with American lawyer to assess the case history and provide legal guidance.
- Obtain and review supporting documents to establish strong ties to the home country.
- Review I-20 and submit DS-160 form electronically with the State Department.
- Prepare and submit required evidence of financial funding to the interviewing officer.
- Meet the client prior to the visa interview and provide visa interview tips and training so the applicant will understand what will be asked and how to provide honest and succinct answers.
Passport & Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship is one step beyond permanent residence (Green Card). Americans or green card holders abroad may have legal concerns regarding their immigration benefits. Some of the services we provide for the Passport and Citizenship:
- Prepare and assist in completing N-400 for naturalization.
- Review with client the citizenship reading and writing test.
- Submit proof of the client’s eligibility to take the citizenship exam, including review of any foreseeable issues.
- Advise on replacement or obtaining a new green card or citizenship certificate.
- Advise on abandoning your Green Card or staying out of the country for too long and your immigration benefits as a green card holder
- Advise on US Child Support Order and Criminal Convictions may suspend your US passport.
Current U.S. Visa and Immigration Packages
Starter Package
$150
- Attorney consultation
- Provide general legal advice
- Review immigration options and discuss strategies
- Review immigration options and discuss strategies
Attorney Review/Preparation Package
$350
- Attorney consultation
- Provide specific legal advice
- Review immigration options and strategies
- Make official inquiry with the Embassy or Consulate
- Prepare client for visa interview and review documentation for submission
K1 Visa Package
$2,000
- Attorney consultation
- Acquire relevant documentation for submission of I-129F, G-325A, and I-134
- Submit complete file to National Visa Center and USCIS, and respond to any inquiries
- Prepare and submit visa application at US Consulate
- Prepare beneficiary/fiancé for visa interview at US Consulate
- Respond to any additional documents required or follow-up inquiries