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USA Work Visas

H-1B, L-1, and EB-1 employment-based visa consulting with end-to-end advisory guidance for professionals and corporations.

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Why Work in the USA?

World's Largest Economy

The USA offers unparalleled career opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, and research — with some of the highest salaries globally for skilled professionals.

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Employment-based visas such as H-1B and L-1 serve as stepping stones to EB-1 or EB-2 green card sponsorship, offering a clear immigration pathway.

Spouse & Dependent Benefits

H-4 and L-2 dependent visas allow spouses and children to accompany the primary visa holder, with H-4 EAD work authorization available in many cases.

Quick Facts: USA Work Visas

  • Key Visa Types H-1B (Specialty Occupation), L-1 (Intra-Company), EB-1 (Priority Workers)
  • H-1B Duration Initial 3 years, extendable to 6 years (further extensions with green card sponsorship)
  • H-1B Cap Season Annual lottery registration opens in March; cap-exempt employers (universities, nonprofits) may file year-round
  • Requirement Employer sponsorship required for H-1B and L-1; EB-1 may be self-petitioned in extraordinary ability cases
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USA Work Visa Types

Advisory guidance on H-1B, L-1, and EB-1 employment-based visa pathways in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.

Specialty Occupation

H-1B Visa

The H-1B visa is the most widely used work visa for U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign professionals in specialized fields requiring at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. It is subject to an annual cap of 85,000 visas.

Key Requirements

  • Employer sponsorship — U.S. employer files on behalf of employee
  • Specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Prevailing wage compliance to protect U.S. workers

Our Advisory Support

  • Labor Condition Application (LCA) guidance
  • H-1B petition preparation coordination with licensed attorneys
  • Cap-exempt and cap-subject filing strategy advice
Intra-Company Transfer

L-1 Visa

The L-1 visa enables multinational companies to transfer key employees to their U.S. operations. L-1A covers managers and executives; L-1B covers employees with specialized knowledge. It is not subject to the annual cap.

Key Requirements

  • Employer must have a qualifying U.S. office, branch, or affiliate
  • Employee must have worked for the company abroad for at least 1 year within the past 3 years
  • Role must be managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge

Our Advisory Support

  • Intra-company transfer planning and documentation guidance
  • Form I-129 petition filing coordination with licensed professionals
  • L-1A to EB-1C green card pathway planning
Employment-Based Green Card

EB-1 Visa (Priority Workers)

The EB-1 is a first-preference employment-based immigrant visa for priority workers: individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational executives/managers. It is exempt from the labor certification (PERM) process.

Key Requirements

  • Extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics
  • OR multinational executive/manager with 1 year of qualifying employment
  • Exempt from Labor Certification — faster processing timeline

Our Advisory Support

  • Eligibility analysis for extraordinary ability criteria
  • I-140 petition coordination with licensed immigration attorneys
  • Adjustment of status (I-485) planning for permanent residency

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