Nonimmigrant employment visas are temporary visas that allow foreign workers to come to the U.S. for a specific job or assignment and are typically limited in duration. Immigrant employment visas, on the other hand, are designed for individuals seeking permanent residency (green card) and the ability to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Changing employers while on an employment-based visa is possible, but it typically involves a process that may include filing a new visa petition with the new employer. The specific requirements and procedures vary by visa category.

In many cases, yes. Many employment-based visa categories allow the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of the primary visa holder to accompany them to the United States on dependent visas. The eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members depend on the specific visa category.

The prevailing wage is the wage rate paid to the majority of workers in a specific occupation and location. It is an important consideration in employment-based visas, as U.S. employers are generally required to pay foreign workers the prevailing wage for their positions. This requirement helps protect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers and ensures that foreign workers are not exploited.

Our team focuses on an array of employment visa, including the following: EB-1 visa (priority workers), EB-2 visa (advanced degree or exceptional ability), EB-3 visa (skilled workers, professionals, and other workers), EB-4 visa (special immigrants), H-1B visa (specialty occupations), H-2A and H-2B visa (temporary/seasonal workers), L-1 visa (intracompany transferees), O-1 visa (extraordinary ability in field – athletes, artists, scientists, etc.), P visa (athletes, artists, and entertainers), R-1 visa (religious workers), and TN visa (NAFTA professionals).”