U.S. Employment Immigration

A Traditional Law Firm with Modern Solutions for All of Your Immigration Matters

Nationwide Employment Immigration Lawyer

Handling Business & Employment Immigration Law Nationwide

Are you the business owner looking to hire someone from another country? Or are you hoping to build your future as an employee in the United States? In either case, the team at Panteva Law Group, LLC can help you navigate the complex immigration laws involving employment and businesses.

We Handle Immigration Involving Employment and Businesses

When hiring a worker from outside of the country or when applying for a visa to work outside of your country, details matter. Our team can make sure the visa application form and any other paperwork is filled out completely and correctly, guiding you through every step of the process.

We regularly handle cases involving:

L-1A visa
O-1 visa
H-1B visa
TN visa
P visa
EB-1 visa
Investor visas
National Interest Waiver (for EB-2 Visa)
Permanent workers (EB-2 and EB-3)

What is an Employment Visa?

An employment visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign national to enter the United States in order to take up employment. Depending on the type of visa, individuals may be able to work for an employer, open their own business, or perform certain services such as teaching or engaging in research activities. Employment visas are typically granted for a specific amount of time, and are subject to renewal.

In order to obtain an employment visa, the foreign national must be sponsored by their employer or another qualified entity. Additionally, they must meet certain criteria such as having adequate qualifications for the job they will be performing. It is important to note that depending on the type of visa, there may also be restrictions on the types of activities an individual can engage in while in the United States. Employment visas are highly regulated and require careful consideration, so it is important to consult with a qualified immigration attorney if you have any questions about how they may affect your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About

Can I Work While a Petition Is Pending?

Not necessarily. If a labor certification or immigrant visa petition is pending, an individual cannot begin working. However, if that individual obtains or maintains a non-immigrant working visa status, he or she can continue to work and then file for adjustment of status. Another option would be to file an Application for Employment Authorization, which would allow the individual to work.

Is It Necessary to Be Sponsored by an Employer?

An individual does not necessarily have to be sponsored by an employer if he or she qualifies for the national interest waiver or has an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Our attorney can help you determine if this is the case for you.

What Is the Labor Certification Process?

The labor certification process is conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor to confirm that there are no U.S. workers who are reasonably able, willing, and qualified to take the position in question before granting a foreign worker a visa. This process is in place as a protection for U.S. workers.