Non-immigrant Visa Petitions

The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is specifically available to Australian nationals under the Australian-US Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA). Just as with the H-1B visa, employers can sponsor an E-3 visa for an Australian citizen in a specialty occupation requiring at least a Bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty, by filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor. However, unlike the H-1B, the E-3 visa can either be filed with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) or at a US Consulate in Australia.

The H-1B visa is for professionals working in specialty occupations. This nonimmigrant visa classification allows foreign nationals to work in the United States in specialty occupations when sponsored by US employers on a temporary basis. The maximum allotted time in H-1B classification is 6 years, unless the employer has petitioned for the employee permanently under American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21).

The H1B1 visa is for professionals working in specialty occupations and who are citizens of Chile or Singapore.

The J-1 Exchange Visitor program allows qualified individuals to accept an internship and/or study in the United States. A variety of programs provide countless opportunities for foreign nationals to teach, study, conduct research, demonstrate special skills or receive on the job training.

The J-1 visa generally requires a Certificate of Exchange Visitor (DS-2019) issued by a Program Sponsor and participant’s demonstration of their intent to return to their home country upon completion of the program.

Most J1 programs typically require that you return to your home country for 2 years upon completion of the program unless they obtain a waiver/no objection from their home country.

This visa is for specialized knowledge, or executive or managerial level employees at a multinational company and who has worked for a period of more than one year for the company outside the US. Such employees can be transferred to the US counterpart of their company or a sister concern. A qualifying relationship must exist between the US company and their subsidiary or branch abroad and the foreign national employee of the foreign entity should have been employed by that entity for at least one continuous year within the three years before admission to the US.

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa classification is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their field or a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement. Unlike the H-1B visa, the O-1 visa is not subject to an annual numerical cap and can be extended indefinitely in one-year increments after the initial three-year period. This visa requires sponsorship by a U.S. employer, a U.S. agent, or a foreign employer through a U.S. agent.

• O-1A Visa: This subcategory is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics. Applicants must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, proving they are among the small percentage of individuals who have risen to the very top of their respective field.

• O-1B Visa: This subcategory is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts, or a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of distinction, recognition, or a history of critical and commercial success.

O-1 petitions require a rigorous compilation of evidence, including peer letters, awards, media coverage, and a mandatory advisory opinion from a peer group or labor organization. We assist talent, employers, and agents across various industries in strategically structuring petitions to meet the stringent evidentiary standards set by USCIS.

The P-3 visa classification is available to artists and entertainers—either as individuals or as part of a group—who travel to the United States temporarily to perform, teach, or coach under a program that is culturally unique. To qualify, the artistic presentation or performance must be traditional, ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, or theatrical, and it must serve to further the understanding or development of that specific art form. P-3 visas are initially granted for a period of up to 1 year and can be extended in 1-year increments to complete the scheduled performance series or tour. We provide comprehensive representation for cultural troupes, individual performers, and sponsoring organizations to ensure all stringent USCIS evidentiary standards are met.

The R-1 is a non-immigrant visa specifically available for religious workers to come and work in religious organizations for a temporary period of up to 5 years. We represent churches and Hindu religious organizations to help them bring religious workers to the United States to serve their congregations.

“Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the TN visa is a nonimmigrant visa classification specifically available for Mexican and Canadian Nationals. The TN visa can be applied only under the listed 63 professions under the NAFTA agreement. It requires that the Mexican or Canadian national possess a specific education, licensure, or qualification in a respective field. The TN application is either submitted to the USCIS or the US Consulate abroad.