Employment Visas are available to those individuals who are seeking to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The employment based immigration categories are as follows:

Labor Certification: Workers in the 2nd and 3rd employment based preferences must obtain a Labor Certification before they are able to file immigrant visa petitions. A Labor Certification is obtained from the Department of Labor after the applicant’s employer indicates that it has a job opening, which cannot be filled by an American worker. We have significant experience in these types of petitions and do both Regular and RIR cases. More Information

First Preference (EB-1): Foreign Nationals of Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers and Multinational Executives and Managers: Individuals in this category can petition for permanent residency without having to go through the lengthy labor certification process. More Information

Second & Third Preferences (EB-2/EB-3): The second preference consists of workers with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts, or Business: The third preference consists of skilled workers and professionals. In all but a few cases, persons in these categories require a job offer and completion of the labor certification process. More Information

Adjustment of Status: Application for adjustment of status may be concurrently filed with employment based visa petitions. Adjustment of Status is the process by which an immigrant applies for permanent residence while in the United States pursuant to a nonimmigrant visa, most commonly H-1B, L or TN. More Information

Consular Processing: Employment based immigrants with approved visa petitions may opt to obtain their permanent residence through consular processing rather than adjustment of status. Consular processing requires the immigrant to travel abroad usually to their home country to attend a visa interview at the US Consulate there. Consular processing is generally faster than adjustment of status. More Information