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Whether you are an employer seeking to sponsor a skilled worker or a professional pursuing career opportunities in the United States, our team provides strategic guidance through every step of the work visa process.

Types of Work Visas

We specialize in every major employment-based visa and green card category. From temporary workers to permanent residents — we handle them all. Somos especialistas em vistos de trabalho.

EB-2 Visa

Advanced Degree Professionals. For those with a Master's degree or higher, or exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business. Includes NIW (National Interest Waiver).

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EB-3 Visa

Skilled Workers & Professionals. For skilled workers (2+ years experience), professionals with bachelor's degrees, and other qualified workers. Most accessible EB category.

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H-1B Visa

Specialty Occupation Workers. For professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher — engineers, IT specialists, accountants, doctors, architects. The most popular work visa in the U.S.

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H-2B Visa

Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers. For seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent work — construction, hospitality, landscaping, food service, maintenance. High demand visa.

Discuss Your H-2B

R-1 Religious Visa

Religious Workers & Ministers. For priests, pastors, ministers, missionaries, and religious vocation workers sponsored by a qualifying U.S. religious organization. For those who serve.

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Additional Work Visa Categories

L-1 Visa

Intracompany Transferee. For executives, managers, and specialized employees being transferred from a foreign office to a U.S. branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.

O-1 Visa

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

J-1 Visa

Exchange visitors, researchers, au pairs, interns, and trainees in approved cultural programs.

TN Visa

For Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA) agreement.

PERM Labor Cert.

Required first step for most employment-based green cards (EB-2, EB-3). We handle the entire process.

How We Help You Get Your Work Visa

A proven, step-by-step approach refined over 23+ years of employment-based immigration practice.

1. Free Consultation

We evaluate your qualifications, job offer, and immigration history to determine the best visa category for your situation.

2. Strategy & Filing

We prepare a comprehensive petition package with supporting evidence, legal arguments, and all required documentation.

3. USCIS Processing

We track your case, respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and communicate with USCIS on your behalf throughout the process.

4. Approval & Beyond

Once approved, we assist with visa stamping, status extensions, changes of employer, and the transition to permanent residency.

Work Visa Questions

Answers to common questions about employment-based visas and the application process.

The H-1B process typically takes 3–6 months from filing to approval under regular processing. Premium processing is available for an additional fee and guarantees a response within 15 business days. However, because H-1B visas are subject to an annual lottery, planning should begin well in advance of the April 1 filing deadline.

Yes. Under the AC21 portability provision, H-1B holders can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new employer files a transfer petition. For other visa types, the rules vary. Our attorneys can guide you through a smooth employer transition while maintaining your legal status.

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is a Department of Labor process where your employer demonstrates that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. It is typically required as the first step for EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards. The process involves a recruitment period, prevailing wage determination, and a formal application. Processing times currently range from 6–18 months.

Absolutely. Many work visas, especially the H-1B, serve as a stepping stone to permanent residency. Your employer can sponsor you for an employment-based green card (EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3) while you continue working on your temporary visa. We develop long-term immigration strategies that move you from temporary status to permanent residency as efficiently as possible.

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Pronto para trabalhar legalmente nos EUA?

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