Nonimmigrant Employment-Based Visas

Navigating the complexities of temporary work visas in the United States requires expert legal guidance. These visas are designed for professionals, investors, and other skilled individuals seeking employment in the U.S. on a non-permanent basis. Typically, an employer must sponsor the applicant, and renewals may be required to maintain lawful status. Mireles Rojas Law, PLLC, ensures that both employers and employees understand and fulfill all legal requirements, making the process as seamless as possible.

Key Benefits of Nonimmigrant Employment-Based Visas

1. Career Opportunities: These visas open doors for foreign nationals to work in specialized fields, contributing their expertise to U.S.-based companies.
   
   

2. Employer Access to Global Talent: U.S. employers can hire highly skilled professionals or essential personnel unavailable in the domestic workforce.
   
   

3. Pathway to Permanent Residency: Some nonimmigrant visas can serve as stepping stones toward obtaining a green card or permanent residency.
   
   

4. Flexibility for Employers and Employees: Many visa categories allow for intra-company transfers, project-specific roles, or short-term assignments.

Services Offered

1. O-1A Visa – Extraordinary Ability in Sciences, Education, Business, or Athletics
   This visa is for individuals recognized nationally or internationally for exceptional achievements in their fields. It is ideal for top-tier professionals with sustained acclaim.
   
   

2. O-1B Visa – Extraordinary Ability in the Arts or Motion Picture/Television Industry
   Designed for artists and entertainment professionals with significant achievements, this visa provides opportunities to work on creative projects in the U.S.
   
   

3. O-2 Visa – Essential Support Personnel for O-1 Beneficiaries
   This visa supports individuals who provide critical assistance to O-1 visa holders during specific projects or performances.
   
   

4. L-1A Visa – Intracompany Transferee (Executives/Managers)
   For executives or managers transferring within multinational companies to oversee operations at U.S. branches.
   
   

5. L-1B Visa – Intracompany Transferee (Specialized Knowledge)
   For employees with unique expertise critical to a company’s projects in the U.S., enabling knowledge transfer and innovation.
   
   

6. E-1 Visa – Treaty Trader and Essential Worker
   This visa facilitates substantial trade between the U.S. and treaty countries, allowing traders and key personnel to operate within the U.S.
   
   

7. E-2 Visa – Treaty Investor and Essential Worker
   For foreign investors who make significant investments in U.S.-based businesses, including their essential staff.
   
   

8. TN Visa/Status – Mexican and Canadian Professionals Under USMCA
   This visa allows qualified professionals from Mexico and Canada to work in specialized fields under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly NAFTA.

When to Consider Nonimmigrant Employment-Based Visas

• For Employers: When seeking global talent with specialized skills unavailable domestically or when expanding operations across borders.
  
  

• For Employees: When pursuing career growth opportunities in the U.S., particularly in industries requiring advanced expertise or unique abilities.
  
  

• For Investors and Traders: When engaging in substantial trade or investment activities between treaty countries and the U.S.
  
  

• For Multinational Companies: When transferring executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to U.S.-based offices.

Nonimmigrant employment-based visas are essential tools for fostering innovation, economic growth, and international collaboration. Mireles Rojas Law, PLLC, ensures that clients navigate these processes effectively while meeting all legal requirements for a successful outcome.