Attorney Elizabeth Krukova's Legal Cases

Immigration

E-2 Visa Approved for a Bakery Café Investment

Jul 09, 2026

OUTCOME: The E-2 investor visa was approved, allowing the client to operate and develop the bakery café in the United States.

Represented a foreign entrepreneur who invested approximately $120,000 in opening a bakery café in the United States. The investment covered the commercial lease, renovation of the premises, profession ... al baking and refrigeration equipment, display cases, furniture, initial inventory, licenses, marketing, and operating expenses. Our firm documented the source and transfer of the investment funds and prepared a detailed business plan demonstrating the café’s financial viability and plans to hire local employees.

Immigration

EB-1A Green Card Approved for an Internationally Recognized Chef

May 20, 2026

OUTCOME: The extraordinary ability petition was approved, allowing the client to obtain permanent resident status in the United States.

Represented an internationally recognized chef with extensive experience developing restaurant concepts and original menus. The client had received professional awards, appeared in culinary media, part ... icipated in international food events, and served as a judge and mentor to other culinary professionals. Our firm organized the evidence and demonstrated the client’s recognition and significant contributions to the culinary industry.

Asylum

Political Asylum Granted in Immigration Court

Feb 13, 2026

OUTCOME: The immigration judge granted asylum, allowing the client to remain safely in the United States and become eligible to apply for permanent residence.

Represented an asylum seeker who had been detained, questioned, and threatened by government authorities because of participation in opposition activities and public criticism of the government. Our fi ... rm prepared the client’s testimony, witness statements, medical and supporting records, evidence of political activity, and extensive country-conditions documentation. We represented the client during the individual hearing and demonstrated the risk of continued persecution if the client were required to return to the home country.

Employment and labor

EB-3 Green Card Approved for a Skilled Automotive Technician

Oct 03, 2025

OUTCOME: The employment-based immigration case was approved, and the client received permanent resident status in the United States.

Represented an experienced automotive technician sponsored by a U.S. employer for permanent employment. Our firm guided the employer and employee through the labor certification and immigration process ... , documented the employee’s professional experience and qualifications, and prepared the required employment and financial evidence. We also assisted the client with the final green card stage and preparation for the immigration interview.

Immigration

EB-5 Investor Petition Approved

Sep 05, 2025

OUTCOME: The investor’s petition was approved, allowing the investor and qualifying family members to proceed with the permanent residence process.

Represented a foreign investor who invested $1,050,000 in the development of a large residential complex in the United States. Our firm documented the lawful source and transfer of the investment funds ... , reviewed the business and project documentation, and prepared a comprehensive immigration petition. The investment project met the applicable job-creation requirements.

Divorce and separation

Permanent Green Card Approved After Divorce

Jul 25, 2025

OUTCOME: The case was approved despite the divorce. The conditions were removed, and the client received a permanent 10-year green card.

Represented a client who received a two-year conditional green card through marriage but divorced before the conditions could be removed.

Immigration

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Approved for a Cybersecurity Specialist

Dec 18, 2024

OUTCOME: The national interest waiver petition was approved, allowing the client to continue the permanent residence process without traditional employer sponsorship.

Represented a cybersecurity specialist whose work focused on protecting businesses and critical computer systems from cyberattacks, data theft, and online fraud. Our firm documented the client’s profes ... sional experience, successful security projects, technical expertise, and plans to continue developing cybersecurity solutions in the United States. The case demonstrated the importance of the client’s work to national security and the U.S. economy.

Elizabeth Krukova's Legal Cases (7)

E-2 Visa Approved for a Bakery Café Investment

EB-1A Green Card Approved for an Internationally Recognized Chef

Political Asylum Granted in Immigration Court

EB-3 Green Card Approved for a Skilled Automotive Technician

EB-5 Investor Petition Approved

Permanent Green Card Approved After Divorce

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Approved for a Cybersecurity Specialist