Navigating Employment-Based Immigration Challenges

Employment-based immigration involves a lot of paperwork that can be very difficult to understand. Having a lawyer who can help you navigate this process can make all the difference. Based in Edison, New Jersey, our attorneys at Gurnani & Gurnani, Attorneys at Law, have worked with clients across the United States for over 35 years, and are also fluent in Hindi. Our staff is fluent in Hindi, Spanish & Portuguese. We are here to support your professional goals and to help clear the path for employment in the United States. Our clients and their futures are what is most important to us. We do everything we can to help.

Understanding The Different Types Of Visas

We work with both the individual worker as well as the company that is trying to bring someone on board. Maybe you are coming to this country for the first time. Perhaps you are already here but are working for a different company. No matter what the reason is, there are different sets of rules that must be followed. Temporary and nonimmigrant visas come in all shapes and sizes. Our team of attorneys can help you understand which one is most beneficial for you. For example:

• H visas:
  • H-1B : For foreign workers in “specialty occupations” that require theoretical or practical application of specialized knowledge, typically requiring at least a bachelor’s degree.
  • H-1B1: A sub-category of the H-1B visa for professionals from Chile and Singapore.
  • H-1C : For foreign nurses licensed to practice in the U.S., or who received their education in the U.S.
  • H-2A : For foreign workers coming to the U.S. to perform temporary or seasonal agricultural labor or services.
  • H-2B : For temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work.
  • H-3 : For individuals coming to the U.S. for temporary training, such as in a training program or special education exchange visitor program.
  • H-4 : For the dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21) of H-1B, H-1B1, H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 visa holders.
• L visas: for intra-company transfers of employees:
  • L-1A: For executives and managers.
  • L-1B: For employees with specialized knowledge.
  • L-2 : For the dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21) of L visa holders, which provides them with dependent status and can also offer employment authorization.
• E visas:
  • E-1: For treary traders
  • E-2: For treaty investors
  • E-3: For Australian specialty occupation workers
• O visas:
  • O-1A: For individuals with extraordinary abilities in science, education, business or athletics.
  • O-1B: For those in the arts or motion picture/televesion industries.
  • O-2 : For the support personnel assisting O-1 visa holders.
  • O-3 : For the dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21) of O-1 and O-2 visa holders.
• TN visas:
  • TN: For citizens of Canada or Mexico to work temporarily in the U.S. as professionals under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA). Applicants must have a U.S. job offer in a listed professional occupation, possess the required qualifications and license, and demonstrate non-immigrant intent.
• P visas:
  • P-1A: For athletes and coaches.
  • P-1B: For members of internationally recognized entertainment groups.
  • P-2 : For artists/entertainers under reciprocal exchange programs.
  • P-3 : For artists/entertainers in culturally unique programs.

We have worked with small, midsized and large companies. Most of our experience is in helping those who work in the pharmaceutical, technology or finance industries. Regardless of what field you are in, our team of attorneys can help you understand the law and reach your professional goals.

Contact Our Office Today

Over the last three decades, we have helped countless clients. To schedule a consultation and learn more about your options, call our office in Edison at 732-494-8900 today. You can also fill out our contact form online.