Employment Visas
Looking for work in the US? Need an employment Visa to work here? We’ve got your covered at Bashi Law.
Applying for A US Work Visa
At Bashi Law, PLLC, we handle all types of employment-based immigration cases. There are many types of temporary and permanent employment-based visa classifications. Temporary employment-based visa classifications allow employers to hire and petition for foreign workers for specific jobs for a limited time. Importantly, an immigrant can acquire lawful permanent resident (LPR) status through employment.
Bashi Law, PLLC assists employers in hiring the workers they need; and assists workers entering the United States in the visa category most suited to their skills. Bashi Law, PLLC helps employees obtain the documents and education evaluations crucial to the success of their cases. We also assist employers with the complicated procedure of labor certification and meeting the sponsorship requirements, such as obtaining prevailing wages and documenting the ability to pay them.
Permanent Employment-Based Visas
Permanent work visas allow foreign workers to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. These are divided into preference categories based on the employee’s qualifications and the employer’s needs. Common permanent employment-based visa categories include:
EB-1 Visa: For individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, researchers, or multinational executives and managers.
EB-2 Visa: For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business.
EB-3 Visa: For skilled workers, professionals, or other workers with at least two years of experience or training.
EB-4 Visa: For special immigrants, such as religious workers and certain U.S. government employees abroad.
EB-5 Visa: For investors who create jobs through significant investment in a U.S. business.
How Bashi Law, PLLC Can Help
Navigating the U.S. employment visa process can be overwhelming, but Bashi Law, PLLC provides end-to-end legal support to simplify it. We assist employers with:
Labor Certification (PERM Process): This is often a critical step in securing permanent residence through employment. Bashi Law, PLLC helps employers meet the Department of Labor requirements by documenting the inability to find qualified U.S. workers for the role and demonstrating the ability to pay the offered wage.
Prevailing Wage Determination: Ensuring the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the position and location, as required by U.S. immigration law.
Employer Sponsorship Requirements: We guide employers through sponsorship obligations, helping them navigate complex immigration laws and regulations.
For employees, we offer a tailored approach that includes:
Visa Eligibility Consultation: Identifying the most suitable visa category based on your skills, experience, and job offer.
Document Preparation and Education Evaluations: Ensuring that your application is supported with the necessary documents, such as academic evaluations and professional certifications, to increase the chances of success.
Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing: Assisting employees in adjusting to permanent residency or navigating consular processing in their home countries.
At Bashi Law, PLLC, we are committed to delivering personalized and efficient legal services to help employers hire the best talent and workers achieve their dream of living and working in the United States.
Comprehensive Guidance from Bashi Law, PLLC
At Bashi Law, PLLC, we handle all types of employment-based immigration cases, guiding both employers and employees through the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. There are two primary types of employment-based visa classifications: temporary (non-immigrant) and permanent (immigrant). Each classification caters to specific job requirements and durations, with certain visas allowing immigrants to transition to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status through their employment.
Temporary Employment-Based Visas
Temporary (non-immigrant) work visas enable employers to hire foreign workers for a specific period, often linked to the duration of a project or a set term of employment. These visas vary based on the nature of the work, the qualifications of the worker, and the employer’s needs. Some of the most common temporary visa categories include:
H-1B Visa: For professionals in specialty occupations that require a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field, such as IT, engineering, or healthcare.
L-1 Visa: For intracompany transferees, allowing employees of multinational companies to transfer to the U.S. to work in managerial or specialized knowledge roles.
O-1 Visa: For individuals with extraordinary ability in their field, such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
TN Visa: Available to Canadian and Mexican professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
E-1/E-2 Visas: For treaty traders and investors engaged in substantial trade or investment activities between their home country and the United States.
H-2B Visa: For temporary non-agricultural workers, often used for seasonal employment in industries like hospitality and construction.
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