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NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas

 A temporary visa available to professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent work experience).

TN NAFTA Professionals

​TN Status allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to work under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

E-2 Treaty Investors

The E-2 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country (a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation, or with which the United States maintains a qualifying international agreement, or which has been deemed a qualifying country by legislation) to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification. 

 

H-2B Temporary Work Visas

The H-2B nonimmigrant program permits employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. 

E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers from Australia

E3 Visas apply only to nationals of Australia as well as their spouses and children. E-3 principal applicants must be going to the United States solely to work in a specialty occupation. 

 

L-1 Intra-company Transfer Visas

L-1 visas are available to executives, managers, and specialized-knowledge employees transferring from their employer’s office in another country to a U.S. affiliate, parent, or subsidiary. Executives and managers holding L-1 visas may be eligible for permanent residency without the need for labor certification.

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers

The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs. 

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker Visas

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker Visas are available to individuals with extraordinary ability in entertainment, business, athletics, and science.

What are some potential issues that may arise with your employment visa petition?

There are numerous issues that can complicate the process. The following are just some examples​

  • Eligibility issues, such as potential problems obtaining a job offer

  • Inadmissibility issues, such as prior criminal convictions or prior periods of unlawful presence

  • Preparing the required documents and ensuring you are filing your petition in the correct category

  • Employment qualification issues, such as degree evaluations and employment verification/experence letters

  • Understanding the impact of a prior refusal or denial of a visa application, which can complicate your current work visa application

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