Work and Specialized Worker Visas
IN THIS TYPE OF VISA
H-1B: Specialty Occupation Worker Visa
The H-1B visa is for individuals working in specialized occupations that require a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent work experience). Common fields include IT, engineering, medicine, and finance.
Services Provided:
- Eligibility Assessment: We assess whether your occupation qualifies for the H-1B visa, ensuring that your role meets USCIS requirements.
- LCA and Petition Support: We assist with the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and guide you through the H-1B petition process, maximizing your chances of approval.
- H-1B Cap and Lottery Assistance: We explain the cap limits, lottery system, and alternatives if your petition is not selected.
H-2A: Agricultural Worker Visa
The H-2A visa is for foreign workers coming to the U.S. to perform temporary or seasonal agricultural work. Employers must demonstrate a shortage of available U.S. workers.
Services Provided:
- Employer-Sponsored Application: We assist employers in preparing the necessary paperwork to hire foreign workers on H-2A visas.
- Worker Documentation: We ensure workers have the required documents to prove eligibility for the visa.
- Compliance and Documentation: We guide both employers and workers through the visa process, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
H-2B: Non-Agricultural Worker Visa
The H-2B visa is for workers in non-agricultural industries such as hospitality, construction, and landscaping, where there is a temporary need for foreign labor.
Services Provided:
- Application Assistance: We help you navigate the process of applying for H-2B visas, ensuring that your role qualifies as a temporary need.
- Employer and Worker Documentation: We provide support in obtaining necessary documentation from both the employer and the worker.
- Extension and Status Updates: We help with applying for visa extensions and maintaining compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
H-3: Trainee or Special Education Visitor Visa
The H-3 visa is for individuals coming to the U.S. to receive training in fields that are not available in their home country. This could be specialized education or work-related training.
Services Provided:
- Program Design Assistance: We help identify suitable training programs and ensure they meet visa requirements.
- Documentation Support: We assist with the required documentation to prove the training’s purpose and duration.
- Visa Duration and Extensions: We will guide you through the application process for H-3 visa extensions if necessary.
L-1A: Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager Visa
The L-1A visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives or managers from a foreign office to a U.S. office. This visa is critical for companies seeking to expand their leadership team in the U.S.
Services Provided:
- Eligibility Consultation: We help assess whether your role within the company qualifies as an executive or managerial position.
- Document Preparation: We assist with gathering the necessary documentation, including proof of your work history, your company’s structure, and the transfer details.
- L-1A Visa Extension and Compliance: We guide you on maintaining compliance throughout the process and assist with extensions.
L-1B: Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge Visa
The L-1B visa is for employees with specialized knowledge being transferred from a foreign branch of a company to its U.S. counterpart. The knowledge must be unique or highly specialized to the business.
Services Provided:
- Specialized Knowledge Assessment: We evaluate whether your skills and knowledge are unique and specialized enough to qualify for the L-1B visa.
- Document Preparation: We help prepare all necessary documentation, including detailed evidence of your specialized knowledge and role within the company.
- Extension and Compliance Guidance: We offer support in securing extensions and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
O-1: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement Visa
The O-1 visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their field, such as science, education, business, or the arts. This visa is commonly used by top professionals seeking to work in the U.S. in their field of expertise.
Services Provided:
- Eligibility Determination: We help assess whether your achievements qualify as extraordinary under USCIS criteria.
- Document Support: We guide you through collecting the necessary evidence, including awards, publications, and media coverage.
- O-1 Visa Petition Filing: We help you file a strong petition that showcases your extraordinary ability or achievement.
P-1: Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group Visa
The P-1 visa is for individuals or teams in the fields of athletics or entertainment who have achieved international recognition for their performance.
Services Provided:
- Eligibility Review: We assess whether your athletic or entertainment achievements meet the international recognition standards required for the P-1 visa.
- Evidence Collection: We help gather the necessary documents, such as rankings, awards, and media coverage, to strengthen your application.
- P-1 Visa Filing and Support: We guide you through the process of filing your P-1 petition and offer support with extensions or changes of status.
