Employment Based Immigration
We routinely counsels and represents companies of all sizes including multinational corporations, from start-ups to some of the largest companies in the world. The non-immigrant employment based visas we routinely work with include B1, E-3, H1, H2, H3, I, TN, J-1, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, and R-1 visas.
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We also assist employers with employment-baed immigrant visa petitions that include EB1A, EB1B, EB1C, NIW, PERM Labor Certification applications, and applications for adjustment of status or consular processing of the immigrant visa for their foreign employees. We provide counsel and services to investors and entrepreneurs on nonimmigrant visas such as E-1 (Treaty Traders) and E-2 (Treaty Investors).
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In addition, we often advise employers on the procedures and obligations related to E-Verify, including internal audits of I-9 compliance to help employers correctly and efficiently meet their employment eligibility verification obligations.
Industries We Have Served
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Academics;
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Accounting;
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Arts (Studio and Commercial);
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Athletics (Professional and Amateur) - Universities, Clubs, Collegiate Leagues, Major Professional Sports Leagues, and Minor Sports Leagues;
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Athletics (Olympics and Paralympics);
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Dance (Professional & Amateur) - Including Major Dance Companies;
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Engineering;
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Entertainment;
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Equine;
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Legal;
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Marketing;
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Models;
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Musicians;
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Photography;
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Real Estate;
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Research;
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Restaurant;
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Software;
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STEM Industries;
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Tax;
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Television/Stage Performance and Personalities;
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Writers;
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Medical;
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Zoological;
Some of our Representative Matters
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Successfully represented U.S. University in O-1 Visa to bring an Olympic Fencing Athlete into the U.S. as a Coach in the NCAA with no RFEs and approval within 5 business days.
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Successfully represented NBA Team to bring in Coach on an E-3 with an approval at the U.S. Consulate same day.
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Successfully represented U.S. Skating club in O-1 Visa to bring Olympic Figure Skating Athlete into the U.S. as a Coach with an approval from the USICS in under 7 business days and no RFE.
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After having received multiple denials in the past, our services were sought out in order to represent a Major Dance Company in the U.S. for an EB1A for Principal Dancer. Approval was received in 4 business days with no RFE.
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Successfully represented major Oil & Gas Company in TN visa. The visa Applicant had received multiple denials at the border before seeking our help. We were able to apply for the TN visa through the USCIS. When we received the Approval Notice, the Applicant re-interviewed at the border and was given entry on TN.
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Successfully represented Research Scientist with major Research Institute in the U.S. to obtain a J-1 Waiver. I-140 was approved within 7 business days and Adjustment of Status was approved within 6 months.
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Successfully represented Software Developer in multi-national corporation to obtain NIW and I-485. NIW was approved with no RFE.
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Successfully represented Olympic Archery Athlete in O Visa, EB1A, and Adjustment of Status to the U.S.
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Successfully represented Dancesport Athlete EB1A. The athlete was given a bar at Consular Processing. We successfully argued the bar and the bar was subsequently removed and the Athlete obtained their greencard.
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After having accrued a denial at the USCIS, a Major Ranch sought our services to bring in an Equine Trainer and Essential Support Staff into the U.S. on an O-1 and O-2 visa. Both visas were approved in under 15 days with no RFEs.
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After having been denied an O-1 visa, a Dancesport Club sought our services to secure a P-1 visa for an athlete to joint their team. The P-1 was approved in 2 business days with no RFEs.
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Successfully represented Judge's Office in an H-1B visa for a Judicial Clerk.
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Successfully obtained H-1B visa for Tax Consulting Firm. Applicant passed regular lottery and received no RFE.
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Successfully represented multi-national company in L-1 visa. L-1 was approved under premium processing with no RFE.
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Investor was denied an L-1 visa and sought our services for other visa options. We are able to successfully represent his Major Restaurant Group in the U.S. and obtain an E-2 Visa for him. E-2 visa was approved for 5 years.
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After having been unsuccessfully evaluated for visa options, a multi-national dance studio sought our help in securing a work visa for a dancer in a unique genre of dance. We successfully obtained a P-3 visa for him which was approved in under 6 days with no RFEs.
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A Researcher and Professor at a National Research Institute and Major US University sought our services to work on an EB1A and Concurrent NIW and I-485 filing. Both the EB1A and NIW were approved with no RFEs and I-485 was approved. Greencard was received. Total processing time under regular processing was 9 months.
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A well known Painter (Studio Artist) with major showings internationally sought our services for an EB1A with consular processing. We successfully represented the individual. No RFEs were issued.
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Successfully represented multi-national dance studios in PERM based green cards under EB3.
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Successfully represented multi-national software company in PERM based green cards under EB2 and EB3.
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