Employment Visas

There are a variety of visas available for foreign nationals who have been offered a job in the United States from a U.S. employer. The list of employment visas below link to articles on this website that summarize the requirements for each.

Employment Visas for Professionals

1. H-1B – For persons in a specialty occupation (eg. professionals)
2. TN – For professionals who are citizens of Canada or Mexico
3. E-3 – For Australian professionals
4. J-1 – For those participating in an internship, training program, or exchange program in the U.S.
5. O-1 – For persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, or education.

Employment Visas for Managers, Investors, and Entrepreneurs

1. L-1 – For Intracompany transferees
2. E-1 – For managers/executives of companies that conduct most of their business with the U.S.
3. E-2 – For managers/executives of companies that invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S.

Employment Visas for Members of the Media, Actors/Actresses, and Athletes

1. I-1 – For representatives of the foreign media
2. P-1 – For athletes and entertainers
3. O-1 – For persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, or education

How to Obtain Permanent Residence through Employment

1. Green Card through Employment