TOMAS LEGAL SERVICES · Tomas Global Inc. dbaU.S. IMMIGRATION LAW · LOS ANGELES
ABOUT THE FIRM

An attorney manages your case
from consultation to approval

Tomas Legal Services is an immigration law practice operated as a DBA of Tomas Global Inc. An attorney based in our Los Angeles office handles each case directly, from document preparation through USCIS responses and interviews.

ATTORNEY-LED

Handled by an attorney

Our own attorney handles each case directly, without outsourcing, for fast communication and consistent quality.

KOREAN & ENGLISH

Bilingual consultations

We consult in English and Korean, and work with clients in Korea by video call, phone and KakaoTalk.

ON-SITE

Local representation

We respond to RFEs and attend immigration interviews in person in the U.S.

ATTORNEY

Our attorney

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Janet Kim

MANAGING ATTORNEY · TOMAS LEGAL SERVICES
  • Licensed to practice law in California
  • UCLA, Political Science and International Relations
  • EB-3 · E-2 · L-1A/B · H-1B · EB-1A · NIW
  • Formerly an attorney at Kim, Chang & Lee
PRACTICE AREAS

Practice areas

U.S. immigration services in nine areas. Select an area to jump to it.

EMPLOYMENT-BASED

Employment-Based Green Cards

Permanent residence through an employer sponsor or your own career and achievements.

  • EB-1AExtraordinary abilitySelf-petition, no employer required
  • EB-1BOutstanding professors and researchers
  • EB-1CMultinational executives and managers
  • EB-2 NIWNational Interest WaiverNo employer or labor certification required
  • EB-2Advanced degree professionalsPERM labor certification required
  • EB-3Skilled workers and professionalse.g. nurses
  • EB-3Other workers
  • PERMLabor certification (PWD · PERM)
  • I-140Immigrant petition preparation and filing
INVESTMENT

Investor Visas & Immigration

Visas or green cards through investment in a U.S. business.

  • E-2Treaty investorNew business, acquisition or franchise
  • E-2E-2 employeeStaff transferred to a Korean company's U.S. entity
  • E-1Treaty trader
  • I-526EB-5 direct investment petition
  • I-526EEB-5 regional center petition
  • I-829EB-5 removal of conditions
  • SOFSource of funds documentation
  • RENEWALE-2 renewals and dependents
NONIMMIGRANT WORK

Temporary Work Visas

Visas for working in the U.S. for a set period.

  • H-1BSpecialty occupationRegistration, transfers, extensions
  • H-2BTemporary non-agricultural workEmployer petitions
  • L-1AIntracompany managers and executives
  • L-1BIntracompany specialized knowledge
  • O-1Extraordinary ability in arts, sciences, business
  • J-1Interns and trainees
  • B-1Business visitors
FAMILY-BASED

Family Immigration

Immigration through a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.

  • I-130Petition for alien relativeSpouses, parents, children, siblings
  • K-1Fiancé(e) visa
  • SPOUSEMarriage-based green card
  • I-751Removal of conditions on residence
  • I-864Affidavit of support
GREEN CARD PROCESS

Green Card Processing

Getting and keeping permanent residence after the petition is approved.

  • I-485Adjustment of status
  • DS-260NVC and consular processing
  • INTERVIEWAttorney at your green card interview
  • I-765Employment authorization (EAD)
  • I-131Advance parole and reentry permits
  • I-90Green card renewal and replacement
  • I-407Abandonment of permanent residence
STATUS

Change & Extension of Status

Keeping or changing your status while in the U.S.

  • I-539Extension (EOS) and change of status (COS)
  • F-1Student visas, OPT, STEM OPT
  • B-2Visitor extensions
  • COSChange to work or investor status
CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship

Becoming a U.S. citizen as a permanent resident.

  • N-400Naturalization and interview preparation
  • N-600Certificate of citizenshipChildren of U.S. citizen parents
DENIALS & WAIVERS

RFEs, Denials & Waivers

What to do when a case runs into problems or is denied.

  • RFERequest for evidence responsesIncluding NOIDs
  • I-290BAppeals and motions to reopen or reconsider
  • I-601Waiver of inadmissibility
  • I-601AProvisional unlawful presence waiver
  • I-212Permission to reapply after removal
  • FOIAImmigration records requests
EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE

Employer Immigration Compliance

Services for companies that employ foreign nationals.

  • I-9Employment eligibility verification, E-Verify
  • LCALabor condition applications, public access filesH-1B and E-3 employers
  • AUDITImmigration audit response
  • MOBILITYExpatriate and global mobility planning
CASE PROCESS

How a case moves forward

01

Initial consultation

Your current status and goals

02

Eligibility & strategy

Possible routes and expected timeline

03

Engagement

Scope of work and fees confirmed

04

Preparation & filing

USCIS, DOL and NVC filings

05

Adjudication

RFE and NOID responses, case tracking

06

Interview & approval

Interview attendance, post-approval care

CONTACT · TOMAS LEGAL SERVICES

Tomas Global Inc. dba Tomas Legal Services

4801 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 315
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Main 1-323-272-3853
Mobile / Text / KakaoTalk 213-700-0128
james@tomasglobal.com

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