NON-IMMIGRANT BUSINESS VISA 

If you are a foreign national seeking to work temporarily in the United States, there are several non-immigrant visas available in the employment category. Each visa has specific requirements and qualifications, and the application process can be difficult. It is essential to work with an experienced immigration attorney to navigate the process and increase your chances of success.
 

Non-immigrant visas are temporary visas that allow individuals to work in the United States for a limited period of time. The most common non-immigrant visas in the employment category are:

 

• H-1B Visa: This visa is for foreign workers in specialty occupations that require  theoretical or technical expertise. To qualify for this visa, the job must require a 
  minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher. The H-1B visa is initially granted for up to  three years and can be extended up to a maximum of six years.

 

• L-1 Visa: This visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, or  employees with specialized knowledge from their foreign offices to their U.S. offices. The L-1 visa is initially granted for up to three years for employees of a newly  established U.S. office and up to five years for employees of an established U.S. office.

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• O-1 Visa: This visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, education, business, athletics, or the arts. To qualify for this visa, the individual must demonstrate  sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for their achievements. The O-1 visa is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended indefinitely in one-year increments.

 

• TN Visa: This visa is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens. It allows professionals in certain designated occupations to work in the United States for a temporary period of time.

 

• E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: this visa is available to foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. This visa allows individuals to come to the United States to engage in substantial trade between the US and their home country. To qualify, the majority of the trade must be between the US and the treaty country. The visa is available to business owners, managers, and employees who possess specialized knowledge essential to the company's operations.

 

• E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: This visa is available to foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. This visa allows individuals to come to the United States to invest a substantial amount of capital in a US business. To qualify, the investment must be at risk and substantial, and the business must generate significant income. The visa is available to business owners, managers, and employees who possess specialized knowledge essential to the company's operations