Law Office of Kathleen Spero

(619) 248-7394

Employment and Family Based immigration Legal Services

The Law Office of Kathleen Spero is a boutique law firm focusing exclusively in the areas of immigration and citizenship law. We offer complete and personalized immigration services and solutions for individuals, families, and businesses of all sizes, including:


  • Employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including E-3, H-1B, H-3, J intern and trainee programs, L-1A, L-1B, Blanket L-1, O, P, and TN programs;
  • Assistance with training programs and Form I-983 for 24-month STEM OPT extensions;
  • PERM Labor Certifications and I-140;
  • Employment-based immigrant petitions, including Outstanding Researcher, Extraordinary Ability, National Interest Waiver, and Multinational Managers;
  • Adjustment of status and consular processing for Permanent Residence;
  • Family-based petitions and waivers, including K-1 Fiance Visas and Marriage Visas;
  • Applications for U.S. citizenship; and,
  • Corporate policy and compliance support, including I-9 policies, audit, and program management and immigration policy development.

In The News

USCIS Announces Procedures for H-1B Filings

The new H-1B filing window opens on April 1, 2016.  USCIS has created a website with filing information and updates for this new H-1B season.

New 24-month STEM OPT Rules Issued

​The new rules for STEM OPT extensions for F-1 students were published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2016. Read the announcement and contact my office with questions

Known Employer Pilot Program Announced

Dept. of Homeland Security announced the launch of a Known Employer pilot on March 3, 2016, to assess a new process for employers seeking to hire certain workers through employment-based visa categories.

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Law Office of Kathleen Spero

2801 B Street, Ste. 91 San Diego, CA 92102, USA

(619) 248-7394