Maryland Employment Visa Lawyer
Employment-based visas allow certain foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to work, but the process for applying can be complicated. A Maryland immigration lawyer can advise you on how the various employment-based visa programs work, and assess whether you qualify.
Working with a Maryland employment visa attorney well-versed in employment-based visas provides a number of benefits. Our attorneys have extensive experience assisting clients with employment-based visas, and they can help you navigate the process. It is important to understand the various different types of employment visas and the requirements for each, and a lawyer can help you with just that. En Español.
Overview of Employment-Based Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, via the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, governs employment-based visas. Based upon your skills, education, and circumstances, you may qualify for a non-temporary employment visa or a temporary visa. The main difference between the two is that those who qualify for non-temporary or “immigrant” visas receive a green card, which gives them permanent residence in the U.S., whereas the temporary visa allows individuals to come to the U.S. for only a specific period of time.
Immigrant visas are available under a preference system. There are only 140,000 available each year, so qualified candidates should apply early before the cap is reached for each fiscal year. First preference is given to individuals with extraordinary abilities, internationally-renowned researchers and professors, and certain managers and executives. Second preference is given to those with exceptional abilities and to those who hold advanced degrees.
Third preference is given to skilled workers who have a minimum of two years of training or experience, to holders of baccalaureate degrees, and to unskilled workers (whose jobs require less than two years of training or experience). Fourth preference is reserved for special individuals who meet one of 19 different categories. Fifth preference is for immigrant investors.
Temporary work visas allow foreign nationals to enter the U.S. for a specified period of time, so this type of visa is ideal for individuals who want to work in the U.S. but do not qualify for the non-temporary employment visa.
Temporary visas are available for workers in a variety of different fields, including: specialty occupations, agricultural workers, temporary non-agricultural workers, athletes, artists, entertainers, individuals with extraordinary skills or achievements, and cultural exchange program participants. There is a cap on temporary work visas as well, which is reached quickly each year.
Employment Visa Services
A Maryland employment visa lawyer can offer you the following services:
- Detailed explanation of how employment visas work;
- Full assessment to determine program eligibility;
- Advice on best time to apply to ensure application is received before annual cap is reached;
- Assistance with completing employment visa application, including help filling out and submitting forms and all necessary documentation; and
- Frequent case monitoring with updates regularly provided to the client on case status.
We offer a comprehensive set of services to all of our clients to help simplify and streamline the process.
How A Maryland Employment Visa Lawyer Can Help
An employment-based visa can provide you with a tremendous opportunity to earn money in the U.S. Consult with a seasoned Maryland employment visa attorney today, and we can provide you with the resources you need to navigate the system. Let us help.