Can My Employer Help Me Get A Visa?
Types of Work Visas
The most common kinds of work visas are EB-1, H1-B, and TB visas. L-1 visas are also available, but are generally quite niche in their application, limited to noncitizen employees who work for an overseas company for a period of 12 months in a managerial or executive role.
EB-1 visas are most appropriate for highly specialized employees whose expertise is needed by the U.S. company. These individuals should have received national or international acclaim for their area of expertise, and they must be accepting a job that focuses on that same area of expertise. Examples of individuals that would best be suited by an EB-1 visa include acclaimed researchers, professors, and other experts.
The H1-B visa is appropriate for noncitizen employees in specific fields. There are a limited number of these visas issued each year and after the cap is met, you must wait until the following year to apply again. Both of these visas must be initiated by your future employer. They will also have to verify your employment offer at various points throughout the application process.
If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen looking to enter the U.S. temporarily for a business reason, a TN Visa may be the best option for you. If you have questions about how to obtain a work visa for yourself or an employee, an experienced immigration attorney can help. If you are currently in the U.S. on a work visa we can also help you determine a path toward your larger immigration goals.
Contact HAWM Law
If you are an employer in need of assistance filing a visa petition for a potential employee, or you are an individual in need of advice, guidance, or assistance on any matter related to immigration, the experienced immigration attorneys at Orlando’s HAWM Law Firm are ready to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.