Employment-Based Visas

Temporary Work Visas & Permanent Green Cards

From cap-subject H-1B petitions to self-petition green cards, we handle the full spectrum of employment-based immigration for both employers and foreign nationals.

H-1B — Specialty Occupation

For professionals in specialty fields requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Annual lottery in April. We build the strongest possible petition packages.

L-1 — Intracompany Transfer

For managers (L-1A) and specialized knowledge employees (L-1B) transferring within a multinational company. No annual cap.

O-1 — Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Strong supporting documentation is key.

EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3 Green Cards

Permanent residency through extraordinary ability (EB-1A), outstanding researchers (EB-1B), National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW), or PERM labor certification (EB-3).

TN — Canadian & Mexican Professionals

Under USMCA for professionals in specific occupations. Quick processing at the border or port of entry for Canadians; consular for Mexicans.

E-2 Treaty Investor

For nationals of treaty countries investing substantially in a U.S. business. No set minimum — we assess your specific situation. Learn more →

For Employers & For Foreign Nationals

Employment immigration serves two clients at once. Whether you are the company sponsoring a worker or the worker building a career here, we represent your specific interests.

For Employers & Companies

Sponsor, retain, and remain compliant with your international workforce

Labor Condition Application (LCA) filing & compliance
PERM labor certification strategy and filing
I-140 immigrant petition preparation
I-9 compliance audits and staff training
H-1B cap registration and petition filing
RFE response drafting and appeal strategy
Blanket L petition for large multinationals

For Foreign Nationals & Professionals

Protect your status, advance your career, and plan your path to a green card

Visa status analysis and unlawful presence risk assessment
Portability under AC-21 (I-485 pending 180+ days)
Self-petition strategies: EB-1A extraordinary ability
National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions
Priority date monitoring and green card strategy
Travel and re-entry guidance while petition is pending
Employer-change planning without losing priority date

H-1B Lottery

Annual Cap & Lottery — What to Expect

Each year, USCIS receives far more H-1B registrations than the 85,000 available cap-subject visas (65,000 regular cap + 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders). Selection is by lottery, typically in March. Employers with cap-exempt status — universities, non-profits, and research institutions — are not subject to the cap and may file at any time.

Start Early: H-1B electronic registration typically opens in early March. We prepare employer documentation, draft the full petition, and have everything ready to file the moment a registration is selected. Missing the filing window after selection means waiting another full year.

Temporary Work Visas & Permanent Green Cards

H-1B — Specialty Occupation

L-1 — Intracompany Transfer

O-1 — Extraordinary Ability

EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3 Green Cards

TN — Canadian & Mexican Professionals

E-2 Treaty Investor

For Employers & For Foreign Nationals

For Employers & Companies

For Foreign Nationals & Professionals

Annual Cap & Lottery — What to Expect

Other Practice Areas

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