Nationwide Counsel on Work-Based Visa Issues
Workers from abroad with unique skills and abilities can make significant contributions to the U.S. economy by relieving workforce shortages in fields ranging from manual labor to highly sophisticated professional, technical or academic work. At Robert Brown LLC, we advise U.S. employers and foreign nationals about matching particular visa applications to an employer's needs, an employee's qualifications and the availability of visas in specific classifications. With offices in Cleveland, Raleigh and Orlando, our attorneys work with employers throughout the U.S. and workers from around the world.
Robert Brown LLC has assisted many employers meet staffing needs while helping to obtain nonimmigrant visas for foreign workers, including professional athletes, artists, performers, scientists and recognized industry leaders. To discuss your visa options with a knowledgeable immigration attorney, contact the law firm of Robert Brown LLC in Ohio, North Carolina.
There are many different kinds of nonimmigrant employment-based visas for foreign nationals seeking to work in the United States. Each classification has its own eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and residence conditions. Some of the more common nonimmigrant visas for foreign employees include:
- H-1B visas - People in professions or specialty occupations
- H-1B1 – People in specialty occupations from specific countries, such as Singapore and Chile
- H-2B – Seasonal workers
- L1 – Intra-Company transferees
- O1 – People of extraordinary ability
- P1 – Athletes or entertainers
- R – Religious workers
- TN – NAFTA professional visas for citizens of Mexico and Canada
Securing Permissions and Visas for Nonimmigrant Employees
We assist corporate employers seeking to bring workers to the United States temporarily, usually for up to three years, depending on the type of visa. We help them file an I-129 petition to bring employees here or to extend their stay past the term of the original permit. Once the petition is approved, the employee must apply for one of the visa types listed above. Our lawyers assist with that process as well.
Nationwide Client Service From Offices in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida
To learn how our law firm can help with nonimmigrant employment visas from the initial application to extension, adjustment, compliance or enforcement issues, contact Robert Brown LLCat any of our three locations.
