NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

H-1B 

Specialty Occupations

For skilled professionals in specialized fields like IT, engineering, finance, mathematics, Medical sciences, Education, Biotechnology, Business specialties and other. Requires employer sponsorship and is capped annually.

L-1 

Intracompany Transferee

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees to their U.S. offices. The L-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer employees temporarily to the U.S. for executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge roles.

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To be eligible the employee must have worked for the company outside the U.S. for at least one year in the past three years. The L-1 visa enables companies to manage U.S. operations, oversee projects, share specialized knowledge, and maintain a global presence.

O-1 

Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

The O-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in fields like science, arts, business, education, athletics, entertainment industry, and other. To qualify, applicants must have national or international recognition, a proven record of excellence, and strong documentation of their accomplishments.

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The visa is initially valid for up to three years and can be extended in one-year increments without a limit on the number of extensions. Dependents, including spouses and children, receive O-3 status but are not authorized to work in the U.S.

TN NAFTA Professionals

(for Canadian & Mexican citizens)

The TN visa is a nonimmigrant visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens who work in certain professional occupations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as NAFTA. It allows qualified professionals to work in the U.S. for a specific employer in a designated field such as engineering, accounting, law, science, or teaching.

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To qualify, applicants must be citizens of Canada or Mexico, have a job offer from a U.S. employer in an approved profession, and meet the educational or professional requirements for the position.

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The visa is initially valid for up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments. Spouses and children of TN visa holders receive TD status but are not authorized to work in the U.S.

E-2 

Treaty Investor Visa

The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce with the United States. It allows individuals to enter and work in the U.S. based on a substantial investment in a U.S. business. The investor must have at least 50% ownership or operational control of the business and demonstrate that the investment is sufficient to ensure its success.

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To qualify, applicants must be nationals of a treaty country, have made a significant investment in a real and active U.S. enterprise, and intend to develop and direct the business. Employees of E-2 investors may also qualify if they hold executive, supervisory, or essential skills positions.

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The E-2 visa is typically granted for up to two to five years, depending on the treaty agreement, and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains active. Spouses and children of E-2 visa holders receive E-2 dependent status, with spouses allowed to apply for work authorization in the U.S.