Vinland Immigration is a US law firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, that helps companies, families, and individuals secure US visas and green cards. As a boutique law firm, we offer personalized and friendly support, crafting tailored solutions for your US immigration and citizenship needs.
Kari Foss-Persson is managing partner and US attorney who has over a decade of experience in US law and immigration. She has dedicated her career to advising corporations across various industries — including financial services, media, publishing, and retail — as well as families and high-net-worth individuals travelling to the United States. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of visa categories, allowing me to support clients through their most challenging immigration matters. Her experience also extends to advising on family-based green cards and facilitating E-2/E-1 consular registration for companies aiming to break into the US market. From dealing with the implications of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings to maintaining compliant immigration programs, she has been there to guide her clients every step of the way.
Originally from Austin, Texas, her own international journey took her to Germany twelve years ago as an Alexander von Humboldt Scholar. She now lives in Frankfurt am Main with her husband and two children. She speaks English and German. Visit us at https://vinlandimmigration.com .
Practice areas
Immigration
We are a US immigration firm. Whether you are a company, family, or investor/entrepreneur looking to obtain a US visa or Green Card, we are here to support you through the entire process. We also offer a full range of US citizenship support services, including naturalization applications and passport renewals. Services are listed below:
- K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
- I-130 Petition
- IR-1 Immediate Relative Visa (Green Card)
- CR-1 Conditional Resident Visa (Green Card)
- Adjustment of Status
- B-2 for Nannies or Domestic Workers
- L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
- B-1 Business Visa
- B-1 in lieu of H-1B
- H-1B Visa
- P-1 Athlete or Entertainer Visa
- EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Green Card)
- EB-1B Outstanding Professors and Researchers (Green Card)
- EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive (Green Card)
- Adjustment of Status
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
- B-1 Business Visa
- EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Green Card)
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- Adjustment of Status
Our Partners and Associates
I’m Kari, the founder and managing partner of Vinland Immigration, where I bring over a decade of experience in the US immigration and global mobility sector to the table.
Throughout my career, I’ve dedicated myself to advising corporations across various industries — including financial services, media, publishing, and retail — as well as families and high-net-worth individuals travelling to the United States. My expertise spans the full spectrum of visa categories, allowing me to support clients through their most challenging immigration matters. My experience also extends to advising on family-based green cards and facilitating E-2/E-1 consular registration for companies aiming to break into the US market. From dealing with the implications of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings to maintaining compliant immigration programs, I’ve been there to guide my clients every step of the way.
Originally from Austin, Texas, my own international journey took me to Germany twelve years ago as an Alexander von Humboldt Scholar. I now live in Frankfurt am Main with my husband and two children. I speak English and German.
Education
- MBA ― Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
- Alexander von Humboldt Scholar ― Bucerius Law School
- Juris Doctorate ― University of South Dakota School of Law
- BA in Political Science and German Literature ― Concordia College
Admissions and Associations
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota Bar Association, United States
- Rechtsanwaltskammer, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Court Admissions
- Minnesota Supreme Court
Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Rome District Chapter