Foreign workers Visa Law

For temporary or permanent worker visas who are abroad or are within the U.S. a job offer is required. Applicants must show that labor and immigration criteria are met such as specialty work experience, qualifying educational and job training.

An applicant in the U.S. must prove lawful status. An applicant abroad must show he/she has not previously remained in the U.S. illegally for more than 6 months.

Work Visa

A foreign worker may also be transferred from a foreign company to an affiliate, subsidiary or parent in the U.S. of the foreign company, if the applicant has been employed by the foreign entity for at least 6 months during the past 3 years and if transferred in a managerial/executive capacity and/or with specialized knowledge. Some intra-company transferees may have a fast-track to a green card.

If an alien has qualified skills not available by American workers, he/she may be able to obtain permanent residence through the Labor Certification Process.


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