1.  Strategic Use of Visas

The firm advises clients on the strategic use of non-immigrant and immigrant visas to hire and retain qualified foreign workers. When you are looking to employ a foreign national in the United States, available visa options depend on a variety of factors including the length of assignment in the United States, job function, the foreign national’s country of origin as well as his or her qualifications. We can help you identify the best available visa option to meet your needs and navigate through the complex process involving different government agencies to procure immigration benefits.  We offer the following services.

Non-Immigrant Visas

  • B-1/B-2 Visa (Business Visitors or Tourists)
  • H-1B Visa (Specialty occupations)
  • H-1B1 Visa (Chile/Singapore Free Trade professionals)
  • E-1/E-2 Visa (Treaty Traders/ Treaty Investors)
  • L-1A/L-1B Visa (Intra-company Transferees)
  • TN Visa (Mexican and Canadian (NAFTA) workers)
  • E-3 Visa (Australians in specialty occupations)
  • O Visa (Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics)
  • H-2B Visa (Seasonal or temporary non-agricultural workers)
  • H-3/J-1 Visa (Training in a program not primarily for employment)
  • I Visa (Foreign media representatives)

Immigrant Visas ("Green Card")

  • PERM Labor Certification
  • Immigrant visa petition (I-140) and application for legal permanent resident status (I-485) through employer sponsorship.
  • Immigrant visas/legal permanent resident status (“Green Card”) for executives and managers of multinational corporations (EB-1(c))
  • National Interest Waivers (NIW)
  • EB-1 immigrant visa petition and application for legal permanent resident status for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers
  • EB-5 immigrant investors

2.  Compliance with Immigration Regulations

The firm assists in the effective compliance with I-9 and other work site requirements in today’s enforcement-focused immigration climate. Working closely with your HR department and management team, the firm can help you implement best immigration compliance practices. Services offered by the firm include the following:
  • Legal counseling concerning I-9, E-verify and other employment eligibility verification issues
  • Legal counseling concerning immigration consequences of corporate re-organizations such as mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs
  • Assistance in developing and implementing internal immigration compliance policies
  • Representation before immigration authorities in enforcement actions  
To discuss your specific immigration needs and solutions, please contact us to schedule a consultation.