United States immigration law consists of complex and constantly changing federal rules, procedures, and legal precedent. This section of our website provides a brief summary of certain areas in U.S. immigration law, including immigrant and non-immigrant visas, investment opportunities to become a permanent resident (Green Card), compliance with federal law, and others services we offer.
We provide legal services to all immigrant and non-immigrant visas including the following.
NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS (Temporary Visas)
NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS (Temporary Visas)
The U.S. provides temporary visas to persons who, for a variety of reasons, do not intend to make the U.S. their permanent home. Such persons include students, trainees, persons who are on a temporary assignment for an employer in the U.S., professionals, labor workers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other persons who wish to work or remain in the U.S. for a limited period of time. Foreign nationals who are residing in the U.S. for a temporary period of time are referred to as non-immigrants.
Unlike immigrant visas, most non-immigrant visas are not limited to a numerical restriction – that is, with most non-immigrant visas there is no cap on the number of visas that will be awarded each year. Also, certain non-immigrant visas allow foreign nationals to work in the U.S. while their green card application is pending.
Employment Visas
There are a variety of visas available for foreign nationals who have been offered a job in the United States by a U.S. employer. The list of employment visas below links to articles on this website that summarize the requirements for each.
Employment Visas for Professionals
- H-1B – For persons in a specialty occupation (eg. professionals)
- TN – For professionals who are citizens of Canada or Mexico
- E-3 – For Australian professionals
- J-1 – For those participating in an internship, training program, or exchange program in the U.S.
- O-1 – For persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, or education.
Employment Visas for Managers, Investors and Entrepreneurs
- L-1 – For Intracompany transferees
- E-1 – For managers/executives of companies that conduct most of their business with the U.S.
- E-2 – For managers/executives of companies that invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S.
Employment Visas for Members of the Media, Actors/Actresses, and Athletes
- I-1 – For representatives of the foreign media
- P-1 – For athletes and entertainers
- O-1 – For persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, or education
