Non-Immigrant Visas

Non-immigrant work visas (H, L, O, P, Q) require a CIS-approved petition from a U.S. sponsor. Treaty-trader or treaty-investor visas (E1/E2) can be applied for directly by the individual as long as he or she is from a country with which the United States has a treaty.

The most common work-related visas are H-1B Visas and L1 Visas.  The H-1B is a way to bring foreign-born professionals to the United States for a period of up to six years.  A sponsor is required, and the employment may only start up when the new employee is in the United States.  The L1- Visa is for people working for an employer abroad for one year in a related business entity in a manager / executive or specialized knowledge staff capacity, and who will come to the United States to continue providing services for his or her employer.

Knowing the minute details and requirements of H-1B, L1 and E Visas, and making sure that all current rules and regulations are followed, is an important role that an experienced attorney will play.

The paperwork is important, but so is the communication. At The Shulman Law Group, LLC , we maintain excellent communication so that employers and their employees are up to date on the status of their H, L and E visa as it makes its way through the immigration system.

Our immigration attorneys help all types of employees and employers gain entry to the United States for work purposes. We regularly represent employees and employers with the following types of visa filings:

• B1 Temporary visitor for business
• B2 Temporary visitor for pleasure
• B1/B2 Temporary visitor for business or pleasure
• E1 Treaty trader, spouse and children
• E2 Treaty investor, spouse and children
• H1B (petition-based) Temporary worker in a specialty occupation
• H1C (petition-based) Registered nurses
• H2A (petition-based) Temporary worker performing agricultural services unavailable in the United States
• H2B (petition-based) Temporary worker performing non-agricultural services unavailable in the United States
• H3 (petition-based) Industrial trainee
• H4 (petition-based) Dependent of H1, H2 or H3
• L1 (petition-based) Intra-company transferee (executive, managerial, and specialized personnel continuing employment with an international firm or corporation)
• L2 (petition-based) Dependent of L1
• O1 (petition-based) Aliens with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
• O2 (petition-based) Aliens accompanying and assisting the above in a professional capacity
• O3 (petition-based) Dependent of O1 or O2
• P1 (petition-based) Athletes and entertainers for a specific competition or performance
• P2 (petition-based) Athletes and entertainers participating in reciprocal exchange program
• P3 (petition-based) Artists and entertainers performing under a program that is culturally unique
• P4 (petition-based) Dependent of P1, P2 or P3
• Q (petition-based) International cultural exchange visitor

If you need a visa, wish to immigrate, or want to help bring a family member or employee to the United States, we can help. If you are facing deportation or removal for any reason, you need our help. You may contact our offices for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Please fill out the immigration questionnaire and bring it with you for your initial consultation with our immigration lawyers.