Business Immigration

Labor Certification Application (PERM)

The Labor Certification process is designed to allow US employers to hire foreign nationals on a permanent full time basis in a wide range of occupations. Their reasons can range from wanting to hire the best candidate for a research position to hiring a specialty food cook from Thailand.

Persons of Extraordinary Ability (EB-1)

First preference (EB-1) category is available to foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. Individuals must: demonstrate that their extraordinary ability has/is sustained national or international acclaim and...

Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability (EB-2)

Second preference (EB-2) category is available to foreign nationals who hold an advanced degree or the equivalent; or who because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business fields, will substantially benefit the national economy, cultural or...

Professionals, Skilled and Other Workers (EB3)

Second preference (EB-3) category is available to: professionals who hold a Bachelor Degree or foreign equivalent; skilled workers whose job requires at least two years training or work experience; and other workers with less than two years of training and work...

H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas

The H-1B visa is an option for employers such as U.S. companies and research institutions who desire to hire foreign national employees in a specialty occupation, who possess skills that are acquired through advanced level education and/or specialized training. The...

L-1A/B Nonimmigrant Visa

With restrictions being placed on the H-1B visa, employers are looking for other options to hire key employees. One such option is the L-1 visa category. L-1 visas or “Intracompany Transferees” are for employees of a company abroad who are to be transferred to a U.S....

TN Nonimmigrant Visa

This visa category allows U.S. companies to hire foreign nationals from Canada or Mexico to engage in employment at a professional level with their company. The TN visa is similar to the H1B visa program, except there are no statutory limitations on TN visas, allowing...

R-1 Nonimmigrant Visa

This category allows for religious workers to work in the U.S. temporarily. These visas are usually issued for a period of three years and for a maximum of five years. In order to be eligible for this category after the five year maximum period, the beneficiary must...

E1/E2 Nonimmigrant Visa

This category allows for individuals from designated countries to come to the U.S. to carry on services including trade in services or technologies between the U.S. and a foreign country; or to develop and direct operations in which the foreign national has invested;...