USA

USA Work Visas

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

Employment Immigration

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
Visa Categories

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

Ready to Work in the USA?

Our team will guide you through the the USA work permit process and help you understand your eligibility and next steps.