Aventura Permanent Work Visa Attorneys

Helping Workers and Families Pursue Their American Dream

The United States is the land of opportunity where immigrants may pursue their dreams and seek a better life. If you are seeking to live and work in the U.S., a permanent work visa lawyer at the Law Offices Of Carla A. Anzaldi will help you make those dreams a reality.

Immigration is never a straightforward process, and there are many reasons why someone’s visa request may be delayed or denied. If you want to live and work in the U.S., you must consult an Aventura permanent work visa attorney who knows the ins and outs of U.S. immigration law.

How Can You Qualify to Live and Work in the United States?

Two primary categories of employment-based visas are issued by the United States: immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. A non-immigrant work visa is a visa that permits a foreign worker to live and work in the U.S. temporarily.

An immigrant work visa gives the visa holder the legal right to live in the U.S. for an indefinite period, the right to work while living here, and the right to be accompanied or joined by his or her spouse and children.

Certain immigrant work visas require you to already have an employment offer from a U.S.-based employer. In these cases, the employer is your sponsor and must receive a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before a work visa will be issued.

How is a Labor Certification Obtained?

The U.S. Department of Labor’s labor certification process requires a U.S.-based employer to prove that no qualified U.S. citizens are available to fill a position and that wages will not be depressed if a non-citizen is hired for less than a U.S. citizen would be paid.

An employer must list the job with a state employment agency for at least thirty days and place several ads. If a U.S. citizen who is qualified and available for the position cannot be located, the employer may then confirm to the Labor Department that no qualified citizen is available.

If the Labor Department grants a labor certification, the employer/sponsor may apply for the prospective employee’s work visa. Form I-140 is required for EB categories EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. For EB-4 visas, Form I-360 is submitted, and for EB-5 visas, Form I-526 is used.

What Work Visas Are Available?

Over 100,000 visas are available each year for immigrants who want to live and work in the U.S. Those with advanced degrees or extraordinary abilities may qualify to become lawful permanent residents – green card holders – and later, to seek citizenship through the naturalization process.

A variety of temporary work visas are also made available, but to acquire a permanent work visa, you and your Aventura permanent work visa lawyer must provide documentation which proves in detail that you are qualified for one of these permanent work visa categories:

1. EB-1 work visas are for persons with an exceptional ability in business, athletics, arts, science, or education. The EB-1 visa is also issued to business executives, international managers, professors, and researchers. No labor certification is required for EB-1 visas.

1. EB-2 visas are offered to foreign workers with exceptional abilities in the arts, science, or business, and to professionals with advanced degrees in these fields. Labor certifications are required for EB-2 visas unless the applicant can acquire a national interest waiver.

1. EB-3 work visas are issued to professional, skilled, and general workers. Labor certifications are required for EB-3 visas.

1. EB-4 work visas are issued to special individuals, such as foreign minors who are the legal wards of U.S. courts, religious workers, and U.S. foreign service post employees. Labor certifications are not required for EB-4 visas.

1. EB-5 investor visas are issued to international investors who are seeking to make an investment in the U.S. in a new business enterprise that creates full-time jobs for ten or more U.S. citizens.

A national interest waiver allows foreign nationals who are already contributing (or have a plan to contribute) to the U.S. national interest or to U.S. national security to receive an EB-2 visa and to remain in the U.S. without a labor certification or an employer’s sponsorship.

What About Family Members?

The family members of those who are granted permanent work visas may qualify for family-based immigration, immigrant visas, and/or employment authorization, depending on the type of visa and the relationship to the visa holder.

The spouse and unmarried children (under age 21) of a permanent work visa holder must also complete the required application forms, compile and submit the necessary documentation, and pay the required fees.

How Will a Permanent Work Visa Attorney Help You?

A permanent work visa allows you to access many benefits, but U.S. immigration laws are complicated, and it’s easy to make a costly mistake that could cause the approval of your visa to be delayed or even denied. Let an experienced South Florida immigration attorney help you.

The Aventura permanent work visa lawyers at the Law Offices Of Carla A. Anzaldi will provide the personalized immigration support and assistance you need and give your case the full attention it deserves. Our legal team will answer your immigration questions and help you:

1. determine which permanent work visa you should acquire
2. review your application and related paperwork to ensure it is complete and accurate
3. resolve any mistakes or misunderstandings

Let Us Help You Obtain a Permanent Work Visa

Aventura immigration attorney Carla A. Anzaldi is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She heads up a legal team that assists and represents clients in the greater Miami area and around the globe.

At the Law Offices Of Carla A. Anzaldi, we primarily focus on business immigration and those who are seeking to live and work in the United States. We offer practical solutions and reasonable fees to those who are applying for permanent work visas.

If that’s you, or if you’re dealing with any other legal matter related to a permanent work visa, call the Law Offices Of Carla A. Anzaldi – today, from anywhere in the world – at 754-289-6645.