Employment Visas
Employment Visa Overview
At Jorge Munoz Law Firm, we are experts in providing top-notch immigration services.
Without a direct relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, foreign nationals almost always need employment visas to work in the United States.
Our team of experienced attorneys understands the complexities of U.S. immigration law and are committed to helping our clients get their work visa applications approved as quickly as possible.
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Key Highlights of Our Employment Visa Services:
- Visa Eligibility Assessment: Our attorneys conduct a comprehensive assessment of our clients’ eligibility for employment visas based on their unique circumstances, such as their skills, qualifications, and U.S. job offer. We provide expert guidance on choosing the appropriate employment visa category that aligns with our clients’ goals and qualifications.
- Legal Document Preparation: Our team of skilled attorneys prepares all the necessary legal documents for employment visa applications, including forms, petitions, supporting letters, and other required documentation. We ensure that all the documents are accurate and complete to maximize our clients’ chances of approval.
- Employer Compliance: We guide employers through the process of obtaining labor certifications, prevailing wage determinations, and complying with the U.S. Department of Labor regulations. We also assist employers in preparing the necessary documentation to establish their ability to pay the offered wage to the immigrant employee.
- Petition and Application Filing: Our attorneys handle the entire process of filing the employment visa petition or application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, depending on the visa category. We ensure that all the required forms, supporting documents, and fees are properly submitted to increase the chances of approval.
Requirements for U.S. Employment Visas
The specific requirements for an employment visa in the United States may vary depending on the work visa category, but some common requirements include:
- Job Offer: Generally, an individual must have a valid job offer from a U.S. employer who is willing to sponsor their visa.
- Qualifications: The individual must possess the necessary skills, education, experience, or qualifications that are required for the job offered in the United States.
- Visa Category Eligibility: The individual must meet the eligibility criteria for the specific employment visa category, such as H-1B for skilled workers, L-1 for intracompany transferees, O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability, etc.
- Labor Certification: For certain employment visas, such as the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, the employer may need to obtain a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the job.
- Employer Compliance: The employer must comply with U.S. Department of Labor regulations, including offering the prevailing wage to the immigrant employee and demonstrating the ability to pay the offered wage.
- Forms and Documentation: The individual and/or the employer may need to complete and submit specific forms and supporting documents, such as petitions, evidence, letters, and other documentation as required by the visa category.
- English Language Proficiency: Depending on the visa category, the individual may need to demonstrate English language proficiency through tests or other means.
- Medical Examination: Some employment visas may require the individual to undergo a medical examination to ensure they do not pose a health risk to the U.S. population.
- Admissibility: The individual must be admissible to the United States, meaning they must not have any criminal, security, or health issues that would render them ineligible for a visa.
It is in your best interest to choose an experienced immigration attorney before starting the process of applying for a work visa. The Charleston immigration lawyers at Jorge Munoz Law Firm in South Carolina are experts in immigration law.
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Types of Employment Visas
Nonimmigrant Employment Visas
Not everyone who wants to work in the United States seeks permanent residency. U.S. officials process many different types of nonimmigrant work visa applications.
Some of the nonimmigrant work visa applications we have helped prepare and file include:
- O-1 employment visas for “Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement”
- P-1 employment visas for “Individual or Team Athletes, or Members of an Entertainment Group”
- P-2 employment visas for “Individual Performers or Part of a Group Entering to Perform Under a Reciprocal Exchange Program”
- P-3 employment visas for “Artists or Entertainers Coming to be Part of a Culturally Unique Program”
- B-1 employment visas for temporary business visitors
- E-1 visas for traders
- E-2 visas for investors
- E-3 employment visas for nonimmigrant workers in a qualifying specialty occupation from Australia
- H-1B employment visas for people in qualifying specialty occupations
- H-1B2 employment visas for DOD cooperative research and development workers
- H-1B3 employment visas for fashion models
- I visas for representatives of a legitimate foreign media company
- L-1A employment visas for executives and managers transferring to the United States from within an international company
- R visas for specific occupations including temporary religious workers
Immigrant Employment Visas
Some employment-based visas are available to those who would ultimately like to seek permanent residency. This family of immigrant visas is incredibly complex with a hierarchy of employment-based immigrant visa preference categories.
These preference categories are broken down in the following way:
- EB-1 Visa – First Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Visa
- EB-2 Visa – Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Visa
- EB-3 Visa – Third Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Visa
- EB-4 Visa – Fourth Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Visa
- EB-5 Visa – Fifth Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Visa
At Jorge Munoz Law Firm, our experienced immigration attorneys will represent your best interests if you want an immigrant visa through employment. We can help you assemble your supplemental documents, work with your future employer to avoid mistakes on their petition, and walk you through the entire process. You need someone with experience and proven success on your side, and we would be honored to help.
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Immigration Services With Jorge Munoz Law Firm
Your immigration needs matter to us. Our clients are our priority. Mr. Jorge Enrique Munoz is the founder and managing attorney of our firm. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
As an attorney, MBA, and immigrant, he leads the law firm with a wider skillset for employment-based immigration law than many other firms.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation so we can discuss the best path forward towards your lawful employment in the United States.
