Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration Legal Services in Sacramento
Founded by Attorney John Khoo, our firm has dedicated over 25 years to providing comprehensive immigration and nationality law services. With a unique perspective shaped by personal immigration experience and a background in business, science, and engineering, we offer tailored legal solutions for families, individuals, and employers. Our practice extends beyond immigration to include personal injury, estate planning, and business transactions, supported by fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Shanghainese. Recognized for our community advocacy, we actively educate immigrants on their rights and maintain memberships in prestigious legal associations.Our approach combines technical expertise with cultural understanding to navigate complex immigration systems efficiently. Clients benefit from our founder's firsthand knowledge of global business operations and a commitment to preserving client legacies through strategic legal planning. We prioritize transparency, ethical representation, and personalized service to achieve successful outcomes for diverse client needs.
Services
Family-based Immigration
Business and Investor Visas
Work-Related Visas
Employment-based Immigration
Permanent Residence
Citizenship and Naturalization
Asylum
Personal Injury Cases
Estate Planning
Business Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in U.S. immigration law.
- Our attorney speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and Shanghainese fluently.
- We combine legal expertise with global business experience.
- We actively advocate for immigrant communities through education.
- Our practice handles complex cases across family, employment, and investor visas.
Associations and certifications
- AILA
- California State Bar
- Sacramento County Bar
Services
Family-based Immigration
Assisting U.S. citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring eligible relatives for green cards. We handle immediate relative petitions and preference category applications with expertise in overcoming visa backlogs. Our process includes preparing documentation to prove bona fide relationships and meeting all legal requirements for family reunification.
Business and Investor Visas
Guiding entrepreneurs through E-1, E-2, E-3, and EB-5 visa options. We assist with substantial investment requirements, treaty trader qualifications, and regional center programs. Our services include business plan reviews, compliance documentation, and demonstrating job creation requirements for permanent residency pathways.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Supporting lawful permanent residents through the naturalization process. We prepare applicants for English and civics tests, document continuous residence requirements, and address moral character considerations. Our guidance covers application procedures for individuals and families seeking U.S. citizenship through marriage or residency.
Employment-based Immigration
Facilitating labor certifications, PERM processes, and Schedule A occupations for healthcare professionals. We manage employer-sponsored green cards, including requirements for nurses, physical therapists, and specialty occupation workers. Our services ensure compliance with Department of Labor regulations and USCIS standards.
Estate Planning
Creating revocable and irrevocable trusts, pour-over wills, and durable powers of attorney. We specialize in asset protection strategies and probate avoidance for individuals and families. Our planning considers cross-border implications for international clients while ensuring compliance with California estate laws.
People
John Khoo
Attorney & Founder
Immigration attorney with 25+ years of experience, former businessman with global operations. Holds engineering degrees from Purdue and law degree from UC Davis. Fluent in three Chinese dialects, advocates for immigrant rights, and serves on a nonprofit board educating immigrants about legal rights.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family-based visas, employment immigration, investor visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Our practice also includes estate planning and business transactions.
How can I sponsor a family member for a green card?
U.S. citizens and permanent residents can sponsor eligible relatives through immediate relative petitions or preference categories. We guide clients through documentation requirements and visa processes.
Do you handle business immigration cases?
Yes, we assist with E-1, E-2, E-3, and EB-5 visas, including investment requirements, labor certifications, and employer-sponsored green cards for multinational companies.
Can you help with citizenship applications?
We support naturalization applications, including English/civics test preparation, documentation of continuous residence, and addressing moral character requirements for U.S. citizenship.
What languages do you offer services in?
Our attorney is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Shanghainese, providing accessible legal services for Chinese-speaking clients throughout the immigration process.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call us at (916) 736-3678 or use our online consultation form to describe your case details and receive personalized legal guidance.
