Eric Sustad is an Of Counsel U.S. immigration and nationality attorney at Global Immigration Partners PLLC. Admitted in Minnesota in 2008, he assists individuals, families and employers with investment, employment and permanent-residence matters. His work includes E-2 investor visas, EB-2 national interest waivers and representation through USCIS and consular processes.
Eric’s experience includes employment- and family-based immigration, PERM labour certification and extraordinary ability petitions. He works in English, French and Spanish and is conversational in Portuguese.
E-2 treaty investor visas: Application strategy, consular communications, evidence updates and interview preparation.
EB-2 national interest waivers and EB-1A: Assessment of eligibility, proposed endeavour development and supporting evidence for self-petitioned permanent residence.
L-1A L-1B and O-1 visas: Intracompany transfer and extraordinary ability matters for professionals and businesses.
PERM and family immigration: Employment-based labour certification experience alongside family-based immigration and adjustment of status.
Minnesota — Bar number 0388573. Admitted 9 May 2008. Admission reference
Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese conversational
These anonymised summaries describe selected matters and the attorney’s contribution. A petition filing is distinct from an approval; each case depends on its own facts.
An investor and accompanying spouse sought E-2 visas connected to a U.S. service business. Eric Sustad acted as the embassy contact, coordinated the interview appointment, requested updated supporting evidence and arranged interview preparation. The clients reported approval after a brief consular interview focused on the business, the investment already made and their relevant experience. They also expressed appreciation for his guidance throughout the process.
A healthcare professional sought permanent residence through an EB-2 national interest waiver based on plans to expand preventive care services. Eric Sustad developed the proposed endeavour and investigated evidence supporting the client’s underlying EB-2 eligibility through exceptional ability. His work included examining professional experience, remuneration, recognition and potentially relevant patent material while developing the petition strategy. The matter had progressed to petition drafting at the time of the reviewed correspondence.
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Does Eric Sustad handle E-2 interview preparation?
Yes. His E-2 work includes embassy coordination, evidence updates and preparation for consular interviews.
What does Eric’s EB-2 NIW work involve?
His work includes evaluating underlying EB-2 eligibility, developing the proposed endeavour and identifying evidence to support the national interest waiver petition.
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