Kyle Knapp

Kyle Knapp

Attorney · Capital University Law School

Kyle A. Knapp is an experienced immigration attorney. He earned his law degree from Capital University Law School in 1998 and is licensed to practice in Ohio and Florida.

Law practice. Kyle concentrates his practice on helping organizations hire individuals who are not U.S. citizens. He also advises organizations on the requirements to ensure that all of their employees have authorization to work in the United States. The former sometimes is referred to as "visa processing," while the latter is referred to as "I-9 compliance."   Additionally, Kyle assists individuals with naturalization applications for U.S. citizenship and with family-based immigration cases to sponsor relatives for lawful permanent resident status.

Areas of expertise. The U.S. immigration laws have become increasingly complex. Kyle parses through statutes, regulations and agency guidance and explains to organizations in simple terms what steps they must follow to hire individuals who are not U.S. citizens. His areas of expertise include a wide range of nonimmigrant (i.e. temporary) and immigrant (i.e. green card or permanent resident) visas. In the nonimmigrant category, he has extensive experience with B/Visa Waiver (visitors for business or pleasure), E (treaty traders and investors), F (students), H (specialty occupation workers for individuals with relevant college degrees), J (exchange visitors), L (intracompany transferees from affiliate organizations abroad), O (individuals of extraordinary ability), R (ministers) and TN (professional workers from Canada and Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement).

Clients. In the immigrant category, Kyle has helped organizations and individuals apply for green cards through the labor certification process (called PERM), priority worker petitions (extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher/professor, multinational manager), and religious worker petitions. The various occupations have included information technology professionals, scientists, engineers, financial analysts, university professors, nurses, physicians, ministers, social workers, psychologist, and managers and executives.

Consulting. As part of his I-9 compliance work, Kyle advises human resources professionals on the requirements to document the work authorization of new employees and avoid discriminating against individuals based upon national origin or citizenship status. The I-9 form is deceptively complex, and Kyle helps those involved in preparing and maintaining it understand its nuances and comply with regulatory requirements.

Find Kyle at www.knapplawco.com.

Articles by Kyle Knapp

Do Canadians Need a K-1 Visa to Enter the U.S. & Marry a U.S. Citizen?
Despite Canadian citizens typically enjoying easy entry into the United States, if their intention is to marry a U.S. citizen, the K-1 visa process, including filing a petition and interviewing at a U.S. consulate in Canada, must be used.
Tips for Mexicans Applying for TN Visa
Procedures and cautions for Mexican citizens applying for a TN visa to the U.S. based on NAFTA.
Working Outside the U.S. With a Green Card
If you have a green card and are going to work outside of the U.S., learn how to avoid abandoning your permanent residence, or disrupting your eligibility to become a U.S. citizen.
Employment-Based Green Cards - Application Process
After you have received a suitable job offer from a U.S. employer (if you need a job offer under your prospective category of lawful permanent residence), getting a U.S. green card through employment is a multistage process.
Timeline of the U.S. Labor Certification Process
One of the major steps in sponsoring a foreigner for work in the U.S. is the labor certification process. Here's what to expect.
R-2 Visa for Family of Religious Workers (R-1 Holders)
An R-2 visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant (temporary) visa that may be issued to the spouse and unmarried children (under 21 years) of R-1 visa holders.
Changing Status From F-1 Student Visa to H-1B Work Visa
If you are a foreign student who is interested in getting a temporary visa to work in the U.S. after graduation, an H-1B visa for temporary specialty workers, is a possibility.
EB-3 Visa for Professional, Skilled, or Unskilled Workers
EB-3 immigrant visas allow certain professional workers, skilled workers, and unskilled workers to obtain a U.S. green card or permanent resident status.
When to File for an Employment-Based Green Card: Timing an I-140 Petition
Knowing when to file the I-140 petition Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker is important to its success and the worker's ability to maintain status in the United States.
My K-1 Visa Is Pending: Can I Work in the U.S.?
After entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa, you can, if you wish to accept employment, either apply for a work permit or wait until you've married and include a work permit application in your application to adjust status (get a green card).
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