Work Visa
There are many types of work visas, each with different requirements and rules.
The following are some work visas commonly handled by our office:
E1/E2
The E visa classification allows nationals of foreign countries having commercial treaties with the U.S. to engage in international trade (E-1) or business investment (E-2) activities.
H1B
The H1B visa classification allows foreign nationals to work in the U.S. temporarily, for offers of employment in a specialty occupation, requiring minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
L1
The L-1 intra-company transferee visa classification allows a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager (L-1A) or a professional employee with specialized knowledge (L-1B) from one of its affiliated foreign offices to the U.S to continue employment.
O
The O-1 visa classification is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
TN
TN visa classification allows qualified professional Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the U.S. in a specific occupation listed in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Employment-Based Greencard
EB1
The employment-based, 1st preference (EB1) “priority workers” category is for individuals of extraordinary ability (EB-1A), outstanding professors and researchers (EB-1B), and multinational executives and managers (EB-1C).
EB2
The employment-based, 2nd preference (EB2) category is for (1) members of professions holding advanced degrees, (2) foreign nationals of exceptional ability, and (3) foreign nationals who qualify under national interest waiver.
EB3
The employment-based, 3rd preference (EB3) category is for (1) skilled workers, (2) professionals, and (3) other workers. “Skilled” workers refer to individuals with at least 2 years of training or work experience. “Professionals” refer to individuals with a bachelor’s degree. “Other” workers refer to individuals with less than 2 years of training or work experience.
EB4
The employment-based, 4th preference (EB4) category is for a broad group of special immigrants that most commonly includes religious workers, broadcasters, Iraqi / Afghan translators, Iraqis who have assisted the United States, international organization employees, physicians, armed forces members, Panama Canal zone employees, retired NATO-6 employees, as well as spouses and children of deceased NATO-6 employees.
EB5
The employment-based, 5th preference (EB5) category, is for foreign national investors. The capital investment is $1.05 million for standard investment or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area or an infrastructure project. (Investment amount always subject to change.) The commercial enterprise must create at least 10 jobs for qualifying employees
Family-Based Greencard
IR
Spouses, Minor Children or Parents of U.S. citizens
F1
Unmarried Sons & Daughters (21 years of age & older) of U.S. citizens
F2A
Spouses & Children (unmarried & under 21 years of age) of Lawful Permanent Residents
F2B
Unmarried Sons & Daughters (21 years of age & older) of Lawful Permanent Residents
F3
Married Sons & Daughters of U.S. citizens
F4
Brothers & Sisters of U.S. citizens
Other Services
K1
Fiancé nonimmigrant visa allows foreign fiancé to come to the U.S. with the intention of marrying their U.S. citizen spouse
K3
Spouse nonimmigrant visa allows foreign spouse of U.S. Citizen to come to the U.S. while waiting for their Form I-130 decision
F1
International Student Visa – Allows foreign students to study in the U.S.
J1
Also known as the Exchange Visitor Visa, is a program that allows qualified foreign exchange visitors to work and/or study in the United States. These are students, scholars, job trainees/interns, faculty, professors and research scholars, specialists, medical residents, government visitors, etc.
Reentry Permit
This travel document allows legal permanent resident to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad for up to 2 years without losing their residency status.
Naturalization
Legal permanent resident may be eligible for U.S. citizenship if they are at least 18 years old and (1) have been a permanent resident for 5 years; or (2) married to US citizen for at least 3 years; or (3) currently serving in the U.S. military.
Motions/Appeals