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Employment Visas

Work authorization for professionals and employers.

Whether you're a professional with a job offer, a company hiring from abroad, or someone with extraordinary ability in your field, there's likely a visa pathway available. We represent both employees and employers.

Employment visa timelines are unforgiving. The sooner you engage counsel, the more options you have — especially for H-1B cap cases, which must be filed during a narrow annual window in March.

We guide employers through the Labor Condition Application and USCIS petition process, and help employees understand their rights and options — including pathways to permanent residency where available.

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H-1B Specialty OccupationCap: 65,000/yr
For professionals in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Employer must petition. Up to 3 years; renewable. Annual lottery registration opens in March.
L-1 Intracompany TransferL-1A / L-1B
For executives, managers (L-1A), and specialized knowledge workers (L-1B) transferring to a US office of the same multinational company. Can lead to permanent residency.
O-1 Extraordinary AbilitySciences / Arts
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics — demonstrated through awards, publications, media coverage, or high salary.
H-2A / H-2B Seasonal WorkersTemporary
For agricultural (H-2A) and non-agricultural (H-2B) temporary workers. Employer must obtain labor certification from the Department of Labor.
P VisasP-1 / P-2 / P-3
For internationally recognized athletes (P-1), artists and entertainers under reciprocal exchange programs (P-2), and performers with culturally unique work (P-3).
I-140 Immigrant Worker PetitionPermanent
For individuals with extraordinary ability, exceptional professors/researchers, advanced degree professionals, and others seeking employment-based permanent residency.

Check USCIS Processing Times

USCIS publishes current processing times for each form and field office. Use the official tool to get an estimate for your case. Processing times change frequently — check it regularly.

I-129 — Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (H-1B, L-1, O-1)I-140 — Immigrant Petition for Alien WorkersI-485 — Adjustment of StatusI-765 — Employment AuthorizationI-131 — Advance Parole / Travel Document

In the USCIS tool: select the form number, then choose the field office or service center handling your case. If you're unsure which office has your case, check your receipt notice (Form I-797).

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Start with a consultation.

Employment visa timelines are unforgiving. The sooner you engage counsel, the more options you have — especially for H-1B cap cases.

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