What is a US Work Visa? Do I Qualify?
Living and working in the United States, whether temporarily or permanently, is a dream shared by many people around the world. Here, we explain what a US Work Visa is, who can apply for one, common requirements, and the types of work visa (temporary and permanent) we specialize in Employer Sponsorship
Both Permanent and Temporary Work Visas require you to have a job offer on hand from an American employer. The employer must also be willing to sponsor your Visa application (i.e., file the visa application on your behalf). Employers are often required to obtain a labor certification declaring that the act of hiring a foreign worker is not causing a US citizen of permanent resident to be displaced. More information for temporary and permanent labor certification requirements are included in the Code of Federal Regulations.
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Temporary Work Visa
A Temporary Work Visa allows you to legally work in the United States for a specific time period, which varies from 1 to 3 years depending on the type of visa. The Temporary Work Visa can only be renewed a limited amount of times, after which, in most cases, you must return to your home country. Applications for US Temporary Work Visas may be submitted any time of year, although some types of visas are processed and granted during a specific time each year (see H-1B visa below.)
Cifuentes Marrero, P.A. Specializes in Work Visas
At Cifuentes Marrero P.A., we’ve helped hundreds of professionals obtain Temporary Work Visas to work at companies in Miami and elsewhere in the US. Please review the following types of visas you may be able to qualify for.
If You Are One of the Following:
H1B
Visas available annually
65,000 + 20,000 for master’s degree or higher degree holders*
L-1A
Visas available annually
No annual limit
L-1B
Visas available annually
No annual limit
O
Visas available annually
No annual limit
TN
Visas available annually
No annual limit
Permanent Work Visa
Employment-Based Green Card
Below we outline the qualifying factors for employment based (EB) green cards.
If You Are A…
EB-1
Visas available annually
40,000
L-1A
Visas available annually
No annual limit
L-1B
Visas available annually
No annual limit
L-1B
Visas available annually
No annual limit
Dependent Visas for Direct Family Members
If you are married and/or have children, both the Temporary Work Visas and the Permanent Work Visas generally allow you to add dependents (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) to your visa petition so they can move with you to the United States. However, while spouses of Permanent Work Visa (Green Card) holders are allowed to work, spouses of Temporary Work Visa holders are generally not allowed to work. For more information, please see our Dependent Visa page.
Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Whether you are a job seeker or employer, navigating the complexities, requirements, frequent backlogs, and constant changes of the United States immigration system isn’t easy. When you work with Cifuentes Marrero, P.A., you get a dedicated immigration legal team that works to understand your short- and long-term plans, provides customized advice, and is by your side all the way until successful resolution.
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