Distinguish between debts that are discharged in a U.S. bankruptcy (credit cards, medical bills) and debts that are not discharged (student debt, taxes, child support). Walk through the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Permanent residents can lose their green card if they stay abroad too long. Learn about the reentry permit (I-131), the 6-month/1-year rule, and strategies for maintaining your green card in your language.
Learn about the process and differences between forming an LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp in the U.S., E-2/L-1 visa alignment strategies, and tax and legal considerations for Korean-American entrepreneurs.
The O-1 visa renewal (extension) process, required documents, changing employers, and how to handle a gap period. Strategies for maintaining status for O-1A/O-1B visa holders.
Guide to the repayment plan structure, eligibility requirements, differences from Chapter 7, and home protection in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A guide to rebuilding your finances for debtors with income.
Provides strategies for screening for suspected sham marriages, responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), and preparing for interviews when applying for marriage-based green cards. Includes how to prepare for the Stokes interview.
A guide to the types of Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy, how to create them, and New York State requirements. Essential legal documents for Korean American families.
What to do after a U.S. visa denial: 214(b) denials, 221(g) administrative processing, permanent inadmissibility, applying for a waiver, and reapplication strategies.
Guide to the eligibility requirements, differences from the O-1, and application process for P-1A (athletes) and P-1B (entertainment groups) visas. A guide for K-pop groups and professional athletes.
Learn about the Homestead Exemption, New York State exempt property limits, and strategies for protecting your home in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Learn about eligibility, evidence preparation, and the application process for self-petitioning for permanent residency under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). You don't need an abusive spouse to get a green card.
Guide to FIRPTA withholding, capital gains tax, rental income tax, and estate tax issues and tax-saving strategies for nonresident aliens investing in U.S. real estate in your language.
Learn about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) eligibility, the application process, the difference between work authorization and asylum, and examples specific to the Korean American community.
A violinist from South Korea is approved for permanent residency without sponsorship under the National Interest Waiver (NIW). Share your evidence strategy and key points.
How a software engineer from South Korea was approved for permanent residence on a STEM NIW. Learn about NIW conversion strategies and evidence organization while pending H-1B.
A graphic designer from South Korea is approved for an O-1B visa to freelance in the United States. Learn about agent petitions and evidence strategies.
A Korean-American family struggling with medical bills and credit card debt rebuilt their finances after discharging $$87,000 in debt through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
An estate planning example of how a Korean-American couple with assets in both South Korea and the United States used a living trust and QDOT to minimize estate taxes and protect their assets.
The 8 criteria for the O-1A visa, how it differs from the O-1B, strategies for preparing evidence, and connections to permanent residency (EB-1A). Korean language guide for professionals in science, business, and athletics.
