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The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in jobs that require at least a bachelor’s degree. It is typically valid for up to three years and may be extended to six years. Many H-1B workers later apply for a green card through employer sponsorship with the guidance of a work immigration lawyer.

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, or specialized knowledge employees to a U.S. office.

• L-1A is for executives and managers (up to seven years).
• L-1B is for specialized knowledge employees (up to five years).

It is often used when opening or expanding a U.S. office.

The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields such as science, business, education, arts, or athletics. Applicants must provide strong evidence of national or international recognition.

The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest a substantial amount in a U.S. business. The business must be active and real, and the visa can be renewed as long as it remains operational.

The TN visa allows qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in approved occupations under USMCA.

The H-2B visa allows employers to hire foreign workers for temporary, seasonal, or peak non-agricultural jobs, such as hospitality or construction.

There are many more temporary work visas available. An experienced work immigration lawyer can evaluate your workforce needs and determine the most appropriate visa category for your situation.

Employment-based green cards allow foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States through employer sponsorship or investment. These fall under EB preference categories.

This category includes individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives or managers. Some applicants in this category do not require labor certification.

This category is for professionals with advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business. Most EB-2 cases require labor certification unless the applicant qualifies for a National Interest Waiver (NIW).

EB-3 is for skilled workers with at least two years of experience, professionals with a bachelor’s degree, and certain other workers. Labor certification is generally required.

This category covers specific groups such as religious workers, certain international organization employees, and other qualifying special immigrants.

The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residence by investing $800,000 in a targeted employment area project or $1,050,000 in a standard project and creating at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.