Employment-based Visas

The B-1 visa for Business Visitors allows individuals to take short trips to the U.S. to conduct business matters such as contract negotiations, in-person consulting and attending conferences.

The E visa is for treaty traders and investors who come to the U.S. under a treaty of commerce and navigation between the U.S. and the country of which the treaty trader or investor is a citizen.

International students with the F-1 (Academic Student) visa can enter the U.S. as a full-time student.

A green card is officially known as a Lawful Permanent Resident Card. By having a green card, individuals can live and work permanently in the U.S.

The H-1B visa is designated for individuals working in a specialty occupation that requires a specific skill set and background of specialized knowledge.

The L-1 visa is available for employers wishing to transfer employees between foreign branch, subsidiary, affiliate, parent or related corporate entity within the U.S.

The O-1 visa category is for people who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics.

The P visa category is used for internationally known athletes and entertainers. As such, the P visa is a rare category.

The TN visa is a special classification for citizens of Canada and Mexico as part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).