Employment Visas
Employment-based immigration is complex, deadline-driven, and highly consequential. We represent both employees and employers with precision and speed.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
The H-1B is the most common work visa for professionals in specialty occupations — technology, engineering, finance, medicine, law, architecture, and more. It requires a U.S. employer sponsor and a job that requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap of 85,000 and a lottery system. We help employers build compelling petitions and employees understand their options if not selected.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
The O-1 visa is for individuals who have risen to the top of their field in science, arts, education, business, or athletics. It has no annual cap and no lottery — and it is far more accessible than many people assume. Senior engineers, academics with strong publication records, artists with critical recognition, and executives with documented industry impact regularly qualify. We specialize in building O-1 cases that document extraordinary ability persuasively.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
If you work for a multinational company and are being transferred to a U.S. affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company, the L-1 may be your fastest path to U.S. work authorization. L-1A is for managers and executives; L-1B is for workers with specialized knowledge. L-1A holders can often transition directly to EB-1C green cards, making this one of the strongest long-term immigration pathways for corporate executives.
TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Nationals
Under USMCA (formerly NAFTA), citizens of Canada and Mexico can obtain TN status to work in specific professional categories including engineers, accountants, scientists, lawyers, and more. There is no cap, no lottery, and no sponsorship requirement for Canadians (who can apply at the border). TN status can be renewed indefinitely and is one of the most underutilized visa categories.
Several alternatives exist: the O-1 visa (no cap, based on extraordinary ability), TN status if you are Canadian or Mexican, L-1 if your employer has international offices, or cap-exempt H-1B positions at universities and nonprofits. We will analyze your background and identify the strongest available path.
Yes — this is called an H-1B transfer. Your new employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf, and you can begin working for them as soon as it is filed (under H-1B portability rules), without waiting for approval. We handle H-1B transfers routinely and advise on how to protect your status during the transition.
The O-1 requires demonstrating that you are among the small percentage who have risen to the top of your field. This is shown through a combination of evidence: major awards or prizes, published work and citations, high salary relative to peers, critical roles at distinguished organizations, media coverage, and peer testimonials. Contact us for a frank assessment of your credentials.
These are employment-based green card preference categories. EB-1 is for priority workers (extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational executives) and requires no labor certification. EB-2 is for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. EB-3 is for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers. EB-1 and EB-2 (with a National Interest Waiver) can self-petition — no employer required.
