Non-immigrant Solutions

To lawfully work in America, foreign nationals must obtain a visa authorizing employment.  There are many types of visas for non-immigrants some of which are geared toward unique circumstances.  If you need to come to America, or if you would like to sponsor a foreign national to work here, we can assist you with determining the best visa for your need.  We work with employers and individuals seeking to be lawfully employed.

Non-Immigrant Visas

• B1 Visa:  allows for temporary business visits for the purpose of consultations, negotiations, short-term training, attending conventions and conferences, and settling estates.

• E1/E2 Visa:  allows treaty traders and investors to come to America to further their trade or investment.  E2 visas are particularly compelling for foreign nationals if other visas are not available.

• F1 Visa: permits one to attend university, college, seminary, high school, and other educational institutions full-time.  On campus work is permitted inn certain situations.

• H Visa:  allows various specialty occupation workers, seasonal agricultural workers, trainees, and registered nurses to lawfully work.  H visas are limited in number and have complex requirements.

• I Visa:  permits representatives of the foreign press, radio, film, and other types of information media to temporarily work in America.  This visa does not permit work in the area of commercial ventures such as non-informative reality television programming or other fictionalized infotainment.

• J Visa:  allows persons to temporarily enter as an exchange visitor in a program sanctioned by the U.S. Department of State.  The purpose of the exchange is to promote understanding between Americans and the rest of the world.  Professors, au pairs, students, physicians, and trainees may all take advantage of this visa.

• L Visa:  permits a non-immigrant to transfer to a multinational entity's offices' in America.  Managers, executives, and those employees with specialized knowledge are eligible.

• O Visa:  permits persons of extraordinary ability or achievement in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics or achievements in the motion picture and television industry to work in America for up to three years.

• P Visa:  permits athletes, entertainers, and artists to work in America on a temporary basis.  It is possible to bring immediate family members as well as certain support staff necessary for the endeavor.

• Q Visa:  allows persons to temporarily enter America for international cultural exchange programs.  The main difference between this visa and the J visa is that it only requires USCIS recognize the program.

• R Visa:  permits certain types of religious workers to work in America.  You must be a member of a bona fide not-for-profit religious entity for at least two years and must anticipate working at least twenty hours per week.

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• TN Visa:  available to Mexicans and Canadians, this status allows you to temporarily work in America if you are a listed professional, have a prearranged job, and otherwise are eligible.

Immigrant Solutions

American immigration law provides a variety of methods of obtaining lawful permanent residence (a green card) through employment here.  There are five employment based (EB) categories each with its own peculiarities.  If you need help with gaining a green card in through work in America, contact us to today.  We will work with you to produce the best possible outcome.

Immigrant Visas

EB-1:  permits persons of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, athletics, and business to gain permanent residence.  You must demonstrate that you possess such ability through documentation of national or international acclaim and recognition.  On account of such extraordinary ability, a sponsor is not necessary and neither is an offer of employment.  It is often possible to self-file your petition.  This category also includes outstanding professors and researchers and managers/executives of multinational corporations.

​EB-2:  allows persons with advanced degrees (i.e., beyond a bachelor's degree) and have spent at least five years in the profession to immigrate and those who can show that they possess exceptional ability in business, the sciences, or the arts. In some cases, the labor certification process may be skipped by obtaining a national interest waiver. 

EB-3:  permits skilled workers who hold positions that require at least two years of training or experience, professionals (with a bachelor's degree), and unskilled workers filling non-temporary positions to immigrate.  The labor certification process is required which can be lengthy and fraught with difficulties.

EB-4:  allows a wide variety of persons to immigrate including certain broadcasters, former employees of the American government, religious ministers, special immigrant juveniles, and others.  

EB-5:  permits investors who plan to invest between $900,000 and $1.8 million (USD) or more in a new business that will employ a minimum of ten American workers on a full-time basis.