There are many different types of employment visas that allow you to lawfully hold a job or conduct business in the United States. It is important to be sure that you are applying for the visa that is best suited to your needs. Errors can cause costly delays in a process that is already tedious and time-consuming. You can find employment visa attorneys near you in the greater Chicago area.
With an attorney on your side, you will be able to explore all your visa options to find the one that is best for you. You will also have an experienced legal professional defending your immigration rights against the powerful force of the U.S. immigration system.
Employers have many different obligations under the law. All employees must have a verified right to work in the United States. Compliance errors can cost your business hefty fines – as well as the time and expense of a legal investigation. If your business is acting as an immigration sponsor for foreign workers, you have even more legal obligations. You can save your business time, money, and manpower by consulting an attorney before starting the sponsorship process.
Investors and entrepreneurs have different immigration needs than other employees. They often need to be in the United States for a short time rather than applying for a visa that is valid for several years. It is easier to obtain a short-term business visitor visa than a long-term employment visa. This is because there is no annual cap on the number of B1 business visitor visas that are issued in a year.
Of course, it is important to plan ahead. If you know that you will need to be in the U.S. long enough to set your new business up properly, it is better to get a visa that will allow you plenty of time to get the job done right. Our employment visa attorneys can help you apply for the visa that will best meet your unique needs.
You might be surprised at the number of visas there are for all types of employment. There are visas for seasonal agricultural workers and high-profile fashion models. There are visas for educators, engineers, and everyone in between. By working with an experienced employment visa attorney, you will be able to explore all the options to find the visa that is best for your particular circumstances. An attorney might be able to find a preference category that has a shorter wait, or allows a longer stay, or meets your needs in some other way.
The experienced immigration attorneys at Kriezelman Burton & Associates are here to answer all of your employment immigration questions. Call (312) 332-2550 or visit our website to schedule your consultation. We fight hard to help families stay together with the right to live and work lawfully in the United States.