B Visa (Business Visitor). The B visa allows foreign nationals to visit the United States temporarily for business or tourism. This category permits short-term travel within the U.S. for activities such as meetings, conferences, and limited business engagements.
H-1B Visa. The H-1B visa is available to foreign professionals coming to the United States to perform services in a specialty occupation. This visa requires sponsorship by a U.S. employer and typically requires at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field. Key features: annual cap of 65,000 visas, additional 20,000 visas for U.S. advanced degree holders, initial validity up to three years, maximum stay generally six years, subject to annual USCIS lottery when filings exceed the cap.
H-4 Dependent Visa. The H-4 visa is available to spouses and dependent children of H-1B professionals. Certain H-4 spouses may qualify for employment authorization depending on the H-1B principal’s immigration stage.
H-1B1 Visa (Chile & Singapore). The H-1B1 visa is available to citizens of Chile and Singapore performing specialty occupation services in the United States. Unlike the standard H-1B, this category is not subject to the regular H-1B cap.
E-1 and E-2 Treaty Visas. The E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas allow nationals of qualifying treaty countries to: engage in substantial trade or develop and direct an investment enterprise in the United States. Qualified employees of treaty companies may also obtain E status. Dependent spouses are eligible for work authorization.
E-3 Visa (Australia). The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens working in specialty occupations in the United States. Valid for up to two years. Renewable indefinitely. Similar in structure to the H-1B category.
E-3D Dependent Visa. Spouses and children of E-3 professionals may obtain E-3D status. Spouses are eligible for employment authorization.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee. The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees from a foreign affiliate to a U.S. entity. L-1A: Executives and managers. L-1B: Specialized knowledge employees.
L-2 Dependent Visa. The L-2 visa is available to spouses and children of L-1 professionals. L-2 spouses are authorized to work in the United States.
Blanket L Program. The Blanket L program is designed for large multinational companies that frequently transfer employees to the United States, allowing streamlined consular processing for qualifying employees.
TN Visa (USMCA Professionals). The TN visa allows qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the United States in designated professional occupations under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). Not subject to annual cap. Occupation must appear on the USMCA list. Requires specific educational or licensing credentials.
TD Dependent Visa. The TD visa is available to spouses and children of TN professionals. TD dependents are not authorized to work.
PERM Labor Certification. The PERM Labor Certification is typically the first step in the employment-based green card process. It requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market and obtain certification from the U.S. Department of Labor that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. The Form I-140 allows a U.S. employer (or in some cases the foreign national) to petition for employment-based permanent residence. Common categories include: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, Multinational Managers and Executives, EB-2 Advanced Degree Professionals, EB-3 Skilled and Professional Workers.
P Visa (Athletes and Entertainers). The P visa allows certain athletes and entertainment groups to perform in the United States on a temporary basis.
Q Cultural Exchange Visa. The Q visa permits participation in approved cultural exchange programs that share the culture, history, and traditions of the participant’s home country.
R Religious Worker Visa. The R visa is available to ministers and religious workers coming to the United States to work for qualifying religious organizations.
I-9 Compliance and Employment Eligibility. Our firm advises employers on Form I-9 compliance, including I-9 training, Internal audits, E-Verify guidance, Representation in government audits
Family Immigration Services
Our attorneys also assist individuals and families with family-based immigration matters.
I-130 Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative. The I-130 petition allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor qualifying family members for permanent residence. Eligible relationships include: Spouse, Parent, Child, Sibling (U.S. citizens only).
Adjustment of Status. Adjustment of Status (AOS) allows eligible beneficiaries already in the United States to apply for permanent residence without consular processing.
Consular Processing. When adjustment of status is not available, beneficiaries complete consular processing through the National Visa Center and the appropriate U.S. consulate abroad.
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa. The K-1 visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring a fiancé(e) to the United States for marriage. After marriage, the foreign national may apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence.
Affidavit of Support. Most family-based green card cases require an Affidavit of Support, demonstrating the petitioner’s financial ability to support the intending immigrant.
Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The Child Status Protection Act may protect certain children from “aging out” of eligibility for immigration benefits.
Naturalization (Form N-400). The N-400 application allows eligible permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency, physical presence, and good moral character requirements.
Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600). The N-600 is used to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals who automatically acquired citizenship through their parents.
U.S. Passport Applications. We assist U.S. citizens with passport applications and related documentation for travel and identity verification purposes.