When an individual plans to work in the United States or a company plans to hire a foreign worker, there are various types of visas that may apply to the situation. Those different types fall into two main categories: Employment Visas and Business Immigration.
Employment Visas
Nonimmigrant Employment Visas are temporary visas that give an employee permission to work for a U.S. employer for a specified period of time, usually 1-3 years. Often, these visas may be renewed for an additional period of time. Below is a list of the different types of employment visas available:
- E-1, E-2, treaty traders and treaty investors
- H-1B, temporary specialty workers and professionals
- H-2B, non-agricultural, temporary workers
- H-3, trainees
- H-4, dependents of temporary workers
- L-1A, L-1B, intra-company transferees
- O-1, O-2, O-3, persons of extraordinary ability, supporting personnel and dependents
- P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, athletes, entertainers, and dependents
- Q-1, cultural exchange visitors
- R-1, R-2, religious workers and dependents
- TN, TD, treaty nationals and dependents (NAFTA)
If you would like to pursue an employment visa for yourself or an employee, please contact our office. One of our attorneys will meet with you to discuss your case and determine the best option available to you.
Business Immigration
A person may also obtain permanent residency through business immigration. In this case, a person may already reside and work in the United States with a temporary Employment Visa or they may enter the United States by consular processing after their employer's immigrant petition for them is approved. Below is a list of many types of business-related applicants who may be able to obtain permanent residency through business immigration:
- Entrepreneurs and Immigrant Investors
- Persons with Extraordinary Ability
- Outstanding Professors & Researchers
- Multinational Executives & Managers
- Professionals With Advanced Degrees, including National Interest Waivers
- Exceptional Ability Professionals
- Skilled Workers and Professionals
- Unskilled Workers
- University Faculty Members
- Registered Nurses & Physical Therapists
If you would like to pursue permanent residency through business immigration for yourself, an employee, or a dependent family member, please contact our office. One of our attorneys will meet with you to discuss your case and determine the best option available to you.