Help for Working Immigrants 

Being able to work in the United States is a dream for millions of people. There are, however, specific procedures which must be followed in order for a foreign national to legally immigrate to the United States for work. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, a maximum of 140,000 work or employment-based visas every year. Anyone interested in entering the U.S. for the purpose of working here must apply for and obtain a work visa. 

Types of Work Visas 

There are many different types of work visas that are available to 140,000 qualified applicants who qualify. The government will consider your field of expertise, your qualifications, and the demand or need for such skills in order to determine if you will be eligible for a work visa. Keep in mind that preference for work visas will be shown to individuals in the following categories: 

• Priority workers; those individuals who have extraordinary skills and abilities, professors and researchers considered outstanding in their field, and multinational executives. • Individuals who have exceptional abilities or who hold advanced degrees. • Skilled workers, professionals in a given field and unskilled workers. 

• Special immigrants such as ministers of religion, persons recruited outside the country to serve in the U.S. armed forces, certain relatives of NATO-6 civilian employees and others. Your prospective employer may have to file a petition on your behalf in order to receive labor certification from the Department of Labor if you fall into the following categories: • Professional holding advanced degrees 

• Person of exceptional ability 

• Skilled worker 

• Professional 

• Unskilled workers 

In cases such as this, your attorney at the Law Offices of Azhang & Associates, Inc. will work closely with you and your prospective employer to ensure your petition is accurately completed and filed in a timely manner. If you or a loved one wishes to come to the United States on a work visa, we recommend you speak with immigration lawyer Ellie Azhang. Ms. Azhang will be able to thoroughly review your specific situation, advise you of the best course of action to take and help you navigate through the process of getting a work visa. 

Investment Visas

There are different types of visas that allow a nation to conduct business in the United States. These visa categories are referred to as E-1 and E-2 investment visas. Typically certain employees and family members may also be eligible under these classifications.