Essex County Employment Immigration Attorney

A majority of individuals who come to the United States are looking for better employment opportunities than the ones they can get in their country of origin. The United States provides a number of different work visas to accommodate these individuals, whether they wish to work permanently or temporarily. It is essential that anyone who wishes to come to the United States for work do so within the parameters of the law; otherwise, they could face deportation. If you have questions regarding employment visas or work permits in the United States, it is important to consult with an employment immigration attorney who can make sure all bases are covered. The Law Offices of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. will guide you every step of the way. Contact us today.

Employment Authorization Document

Many employees who work in the United States require an employment authorization document (EAD) that has been issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. This document allows eligible non-residents to temporarily work in the United States on a temporary basis. In order to qualify for an employment authorization document, you must identify which eligibility category applies to your situation:

• Adjustment of status applicants
• Nationality categories
• Students who are waiting for visas
• Employment-based nonimmigrants
• Family-based nonimmigrants
• Asylum and refugee applicants

Temporary Work Visas

If you wish to temporarily work in the United States, you must be approved for the appropriate visa. There is a wide variety of temporary work visa options available so it is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can guide you in the right direction. Just a few of the many temporary visa options that may be available to you include the following:

• H-1B: workers in a specialty occupation
• H-2B: temporary non-agricultural workers
• L: Intracompany transferees for executive, managerial positions, or individuals with specialized knowledge
• O: Persons with extraordinary ability or achievements in certain fields, including the arts and sciences
• P-1: athletes and entertainers to perform
• P-2: Artists and entertainers who perform as part of an exchange program
• P-3: Artists or entertainers who come to teach or educate under a cultural program
• Q-1: Participation in an international cultural exchange program
• R-1: Religious workers
• Permanent Work Visas

Eligible individuals may be permitted to work in the United States on a permanent basis. An employer in the United States must act as your sponsor and petition for you to work permanently in the U.S. The permanent worker visa categories are ranked by preference and include the following:

• EB-1: First preference, which is reserved for people of extraordinary ability as well as certain outstanding professors, researchers, and multinational managers or executives.
• EB-2: Second preference, which is reserved for those who hold advanced degrees or possess exceptional ability in their field.
• EB-3: Third preference, which is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and some other workers.
• EB-4: Fourth preference, which is reserved for “special immigrants.”
• EB-5: Fifth preference, which is reserved for those who invest at least $1,050,000, or $800,000 in a qualifying rural or targeted employment area project, in a new commercial enterprise that will employ 10 U.S. workers on a full-time basis.

Contact an Essex County Immigration Attorney

If you are applying for a work visa in the United States, it is important to consult with an experienced employment immigration attorney. The legal team at the Law Offices of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. is ready to help you and your employer navigate each step of this often-confusing process. For quality employment immigration representation, contact the Law Offices of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. today.