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Obtaining An L-Visa
Ahis employment-based non-immigrant visa, is available to employees of international companies with offices in both the United States and abroad. The L1 is used to transfer employees to operations in the United States. There are two different types employees may qualify for:
- L-1A – Individuals in manager or executive roles.
- L-1B – Individuals who have "specialized knowledge"
Obtaining An H-1B visa
This nonimmigrant classification applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability.
The occupation requires:
- Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge
- A bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) is the normal minimum requirement for the particular position
Obtaining A TN
A TN is a non-immigrant work visa that allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to work in the United States in certain professional occupations. To qualify for a TN applicants must:
- Be a Canadian or Mexican citizen
- Have a job offer from a U.S. employer in a designated profession
- Possess the necessary qualifications for that profession according to the USMCA
Obtaining An E1 Visa
The E1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce with the United States. This visa allows individuals to enter the U.S. to conduct substantial trade in goods, services, or technology. To qualify, applicants must:
- Demonstrate the nationality/ownership of their company
- Show that the trade with the U.S. is significant
- Prove that they hold a supervisory or executive role in the trading enterprise.
Obtaining An E2 Visa
The E2 visa is designed for investors from treaty countries who wish to invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. To qualify for this visa, applicants must demonstrate:
The nationality/ownership of the U.S. company
- A significant investment into the company has been made
- The source of the investment is not through illicit or illegal enterprises
- The business is operational
- The Applicant possesses the ability to develop and direct the enterprise
Obtaining An O-1 Visa
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field, such as the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics. To qualify for an O-1 visa, applicants must demonstrate:
- A high level of expertise and recognition in their area, evidenced by awards, publications, or significant contributions to their field.
- Provide a written advisory opinion from a relevant peer group or labor organization.