Charlotte E Viener

read moreCharlotte Viener & Associates is a New Orleans, Louisiana based law firm that has worked exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law for over twenty years. We represent immigrants and employers throughout the United States and the world. Our attorney's are also compassionate and caring and understand that navigating the Immigration laws can sometimes be overwhelming. We will not only fight for you but hold your hand, if needed, throughout the entire process. In addition, our office offers Flat Fees and Payment Plans with no hidden fees.

read moreIf you are interested in hiring our firm or need advice about your immigration options, we encourage you to first set up an immigration consultation with one of our highly skilled and knowledgeable attorneys. Our firm offers a one-time consultation fee of $200 with no further obligation. If you chose to hire Charlotte Viener & Associates to represent you in your immigration matter, the $200 consultation will be deducted from any additional fees. At the time of the consultation, our office will make every effort to quote you a Flat Fee.

read moreWith few exceptions, the process for obtaining permanent residence based on employment is comprised of three phases: the labor certification, the visa petition, and the application for permanent residence. This is only a brief overview of a rather detailed and complicated process. With the assistance of Charlotte Viener & Associates, however, the process should be fairly simple and straight forward for you. We will do everything possible to simplify your tasks and minimize the amount of time spent by employees at the company on this matter and we will provide expert assistance at every juncture.

read moreRemoval Proceedings is the term used to describe being placed before an Immigration Court to determine if you can remain in the United States. However you come into ICE custody, you may first be detained and than request a bond from the Immigration Judge. Bond amounts are determined by two things: 1) likelihood of appearing before the Court if released and 2) risk of harm to society if released. Once released, you will be given a date to appear before the Immigration Court closest to your home.

read moreIf you wish to sponsor an employee to temporarily work in the US or are seeking employment in the US, there are many different types of non-immigrant work visas. Our office works with clients to determine which is the appropriate visa to apply by assessing the employer's business needs, job position offered and wages to be paid with the prospective employers education and work qualifications. To work in a specialty occupation. Requires a higher education degree or its equivalent. Includes fashion models of distinguished merit and ability and government-to-government research and development, or co-production projects administered by the Department of Defense.

read moreThis is Charlotte Viener's 20th year practicing exclusively as a New Orleans Immigration Lawyer. She has always had a passion for immigration issues and is well-known for her zealous advocacy for her clients. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA) since 1999, Ms. Viener has served as a liaison with USCIS (formally INS), Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) and most recently the New Orleans Immigration Court. Charlotte has been handpicked as one of the Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in New Orleans, Louisiana for the years 2015-2018 based on a 50-point inspection that includes business's reputation, history, complaints, ratings, nearness, satisfaction, trust, cost, general excellence, and reviews.

read moreThe Law Office of Charlotte Viener has successfully filed numerous H-1B visa petitions for both large and small companies throughout the Mid-South. We understand the intricate and time-sensitive nature of H-1B visa petitions and use our extensive experience to obtain successful results for our clients. We handle initial petitions, extensions, transfers and H4 dependent visa petitions as well as a variety of other immigration-related issues. H-1B visas are available to foreign skilled or semi-skilled workers who come to the United States for an initial 3-year period to perform services in a "specialty occupation."

read moreCharlotte Viener and Associates offers legal assistance to legal permanent residents ready to apply for U.S. citizenship. In applying for naturalization, an applicant must be a Lawful Permanent Resident, be at least 18 years old at the time of filing the application (unless exempted from the age requirements), meet the continuous residence and physical presence requirements, must be a person of good moral character and comply with the Selective Service Registration. With few exceptions, the applicant must pass also pass a literacy, U.S. history and government test.