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Employment-Based Immigration

Employment-Based Immigration Professionals in Atlanta, GA

Obtaining a permanent visa (a green card) through employment can be the most complicated immigration matter. The process usually involves a high level of coordination among the employer, the employee, and the government. When it comes to employment-based immigration in Atlanta, GA, we are the firm to call. Contact us to make an appointment for a consultation.
Thousands of foreign workers in various occupations come to the United States to work every year. These include doctors, nurses, engineers, scientists, researchers, information technology specialists, and investors. To work legally in the United States, all foreign workers must receive permission, and there are different rules for each type of job, both for the business and the person.

Permanent Work Visas

Permanent resident status (also known as LPR status or having a green card) may be obtained through employment. There are five employment-based preference categories. Some petitions may be submitted by an individual, while others require an employer as a sponsor/petitioner.
The most common way to obtain a work-related green card requires a company sponsor to go through the Labor Certification process. This process is highly complicated and calls for the employer to test the labor market to see if any qualified U.S. workers are available to fill the prospective employee's position. An employer must successfully complete the labor certification process before applying for a visa on behalf of a foreign individual.

Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Work Visas

Nonimmigrant visas are available in a variety of categories. At The Shpigler Law Firm LLC in Atlanta, GA, we secure them for: The types of nonimmigrant visas we help our clients get include the following examples.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
Individuals working in "specialty" (professional) occupations, as well as fashion models, are eligible for H-1B visas if their employers can show that they will be paid the greater of the prevailing wage or the actual wage for that position.
E1/E2 Treaty Trader & Investor Visas
E visas are accessible to investors and traders who want to operate their business or trade in the United States if their home country has a commercial treaty with the United States.
O-1 Individuals of Extraordinary Ability Visas
Aliens who meet the strict "extraordinary ability" requirements in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics are eligible for O-1 visas.
U Visas - Crime Victims
U Visas are for victims of certain crimes who have been helpful to law enforcement.
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas
Individuals coming to the U.S. in an approved exchange program may be eligible for a J-1 visa. Some J-1 visa holders may be eligible for a waiver of the two-year home-country physical presence requirement.
P-1 Artists, Entertainers, & Athlete Visas
P-1 visas are available to internationally known athletes, certain performance artists, and culturally unique entertainers.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visas
Persons who have worked abroad for one continuous year within the preceding three years in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity for a qualifying, related business entity and who are being transferred temporarily to the U.S. to work in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity for a qualifying, related entity may be eligible for an L-1 visa.
R-1 Religious Worker Visas
An R-1 Visa may be available to religious workers who have been active members of a bonafide religious denomination for two years before the application deadline.