ImmigraTrust Law can help with exploring your international hiring options.
ImmigraTrust Law can help you and your company in:
Sponsoring Temporary Visas
There are different types of temporary/nonimmigrant visa available, such as:
The most common nonimmigrant employment visa is the H-1B Visa. H-1B Visa is reserved for professional positions. In other words, the applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. The applicant must also seek work related to his or her field of study and show that he or she will be paid an appropriate wage (i.e., the “prevailing wage”). Due to H-1B Visa’s popularity and annual cap limit, the timing of the application is critical. An H-1B Visa is valid for three years initially; then, the visa can be extended for an additional three years (for a maximum of six years). The application should be submitted to USCIS by April 1st to receive potential approval for that calendar year. However, there are some cap-exempt positions as well that are not affected by the annual timeline, visa cap, or predetermined employment start date. Typically, these are jobs related to higher education and nonprofit organizations.
The TN Visa is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens based on The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The profession must be on the “NAFTA List” and the applicant must work for an organization (i.e., the professional cannot be self-employed). A TN nonimmigrant is authorized to work and stay in the United States up to three years. There are also opportunities to extend the stay. The procedure for Canadian and Mexican applicants are different. For Canadian TN applicants, the Canadian citizen does not need a TN Visa stamped in his or her passport before traveling, instead he or she will have to present an application packet at airport customs (the Customs & Border Protection at the port of entry). The officer will review the application and will decide whether to admit the Canadian citizen in TN status. For Mexican TN applicants, the Mexican citizen must apply at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad. The Mexican citizen will submit Form DS-160 online and be issued an appointment at the nearest consulate. If the appointment is successful, the Mexican citizen will be issued an TN Visa.
Sponsoring Green Cards
If your company is interested in offering more permanent positions, you can sponsor an employee’s green card as well. This is known as employment-based categories EB-1 and EB-2. The EB-1 Visa is the first-preference immigrant employment category that is reserved for applicants that have excelled in the fields of science, art, education, business, or athletics. The EB-2 Visa is the second-preference immigrant employment category for individuals with advanced degrees (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or higher) or applicants with exceptional ability in science, business, or art. To receive an EB-2 Visa, the applicant must have a job offer and have a labor certification issued by the Department of Labor. ImmigraTrust Law can guide your company through the visa and labor certification process.
ImmigraTrust Law attorneys can help you and your organization attract and sponsor international professionals. Our attorneys will help your company to choose temporary or long-term sponsorship options and to navigate the application requirements and timelines. Put your immigration employment matters in our trusted hands. Contact our top business immigration attorneys today!
ImmigraTrust Law represents clients in all 50 U.S. States and internationally. Our best immigration lawyers assist you in pursuing permanent residency (green card), family-based petitions, U.S. citizenship (naturalization), temporary business visas, tourist visas, student visas, diversity visas, business investments, and immigration employment opportunities.
ImmigraTrust Law attorneys are fluent in English, Spanish and Farsi.
Contact us today with your immigration questions! We'd love to help.
- Sponsoring Temporary Visas and Green Cards
- Developing Immigration Compliance Management
- Performing E-verify and Form I-9 Audits
Sponsoring Temporary Visas
There are different types of temporary/nonimmigrant visa available, such as:
- H-1B: Professional Visa
- TN Visa: Nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional Visa (for Canadian and Mexican Citizens)
- L Visas: Intracompany Transfers
The most common nonimmigrant employment visa is the H-1B Visa. H-1B Visa is reserved for professional positions. In other words, the applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. The applicant must also seek work related to his or her field of study and show that he or she will be paid an appropriate wage (i.e., the “prevailing wage”). Due to H-1B Visa’s popularity and annual cap limit, the timing of the application is critical. An H-1B Visa is valid for three years initially; then, the visa can be extended for an additional three years (for a maximum of six years). The application should be submitted to USCIS by April 1st to receive potential approval for that calendar year. However, there are some cap-exempt positions as well that are not affected by the annual timeline, visa cap, or predetermined employment start date. Typically, these are jobs related to higher education and nonprofit organizations.
The TN Visa is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens based on The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The profession must be on the “NAFTA List” and the applicant must work for an organization (i.e., the professional cannot be self-employed). A TN nonimmigrant is authorized to work and stay in the United States up to three years. There are also opportunities to extend the stay. The procedure for Canadian and Mexican applicants are different. For Canadian TN applicants, the Canadian citizen does not need a TN Visa stamped in his or her passport before traveling, instead he or she will have to present an application packet at airport customs (the Customs & Border Protection at the port of entry). The officer will review the application and will decide whether to admit the Canadian citizen in TN status. For Mexican TN applicants, the Mexican citizen must apply at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad. The Mexican citizen will submit Form DS-160 online and be issued an appointment at the nearest consulate. If the appointment is successful, the Mexican citizen will be issued an TN Visa.
Sponsoring Green Cards
If your company is interested in offering more permanent positions, you can sponsor an employee’s green card as well. This is known as employment-based categories EB-1 and EB-2. The EB-1 Visa is the first-preference immigrant employment category that is reserved for applicants that have excelled in the fields of science, art, education, business, or athletics. The EB-2 Visa is the second-preference immigrant employment category for individuals with advanced degrees (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or higher) or applicants with exceptional ability in science, business, or art. To receive an EB-2 Visa, the applicant must have a job offer and have a labor certification issued by the Department of Labor. ImmigraTrust Law can guide your company through the visa and labor certification process.
ImmigraTrust Law attorneys can help you and your organization attract and sponsor international professionals. Our attorneys will help your company to choose temporary or long-term sponsorship options and to navigate the application requirements and timelines. Put your immigration employment matters in our trusted hands. Contact our top business immigration attorneys today!
ImmigraTrust Law represents clients in all 50 U.S. States and internationally. Our best immigration lawyers assist you in pursuing permanent residency (green card), family-based petitions, U.S. citizenship (naturalization), temporary business visas, tourist visas, student visas, diversity visas, business investments, and immigration employment opportunities.
ImmigraTrust Law attorneys are fluent in English, Spanish and Farsi.
Contact us today with your immigration questions! We'd love to help.
