Handling Business Immigration Cases in Houston
Immigration to the U.S. for Employment Purposes
The United States gains much of its business from foreign businesses and
investors. If you are looking to conduct business within the U.S. and need a
nonimmigrant or
immigrant visa, a Houston immigration lawyer from Hira Law PLLC can help. Our firm understands
the intricate laws and requirements for business immigration and can help
you determine which option is available for you. We can also help you
through each step of the difficult application process in order to ensure
that obtain the visa that you need.
Nonimmigrant Business Visas
Anyone seeking temporary entrance into the U.S. for commercial or professional
activities can apply for a B-1 “Temporary Business Visitor”
visa. Other temporary worker visas include treaty trader and treaty investor
visas, agricultural visas, intracompany transfer visas, athlete visas,
performer visas and
student visas. Each of these has its own requirements, so be sure to consult an attorney
to help you learn which option is best for you.
Immigrant Business Visas
Permanent worker visas are available for those who are looking to immigrate
permanently with the sponsorship of a U.S. employer (or without, in select
cases). There are five preference categories for permanent worker visas,
which are as follows:
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EB-1 Visas
This type of visa is reserved only for those who can demonstrate that
they possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business
or athletics; it is also available to outstanding professors or researchers
and multinational executives and managers.
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EB-2 Visas
The EB-2 visa is for members of the professions who hold advanced degrees
or for those who possess exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business.
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EB-3 Visas
The EB-3 visa is available to certain professionals, skilled workers,
and other workers.
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EB-4 Visas
This category of visa is available to wide variety of types of applicants
who are referred to broadly as "special immigrants," including
certain religious workers, employees of U.S. foreign service posts, retired
employees of international organizations, alien minors who are wards of
courts in the U.S., and other classes of aliens.
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EB-5 Visas
Also referred to as the "immigrant investor visa," the EB-5
visa is for business investors who are coming to this country to invest
$1 million or $500,000 (if the investment is made in a targeted employment
area) in a new commercial enterprise that employs at least 10 full-time
U.S. workers.
Need help with your business immigration case? Contact us today!
Do not hesitate to speak with a lawyer from Hira Law PLLC if you are looking
to enter the U.S. on business, or for employment purposes. We regularly
handle employment-based immigration cases and remain informed on any recent
changes to immigration law. These laws change constantly and we are always
able to keep our clients informed of their options. Get the personal attention
of a capable attorney by retaining an immigration attorney from our firm
today. Attorney Randeep Hira has more than eight years of legal experience
and focuses on honest and straightforward counsel. We never make promises
we can’t keep.
Contact us today to learn more about your options for business immigration!