The Law Offices of Thomas J. Tarigo has helped individual entrepreneurs, foreign investors, and both U.S. and foreign companies successfully navigate the immigration process. Success in U.S. business immigration benefits not only our clients, but also the United States through positive economic activity and the creation of local jobs. The following is a non-exhaustive list of investment and employment visa programs that our office can assist in legal representation before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of State, and related agencies.
Employment & Business Based Immigration Programs and Visas
- Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5)
There are four types of work-based immigration status that can lead to U.S. legal permanent residence: (1) First preference (EB-1) for foreign citizens with extraordinary skills or outstanding researchers; (2) Second preference (EB-2) for professionals with advances degrees; and (3) Third preference (EB-3) for skilled workers and professionals. There’s also a category for immigrant investors (EB-5), who must invest at least $1.8 million in a new commercial enterprise that would benefit the U.S. economy and create at least 10 qualified jobs. In targeted employment areas with high unemployment, the required investment drops to $900,000. - Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) – Labor Certification
PERM is the process through which a U.S. based company applies for Lawful Permanent Residence for a foreign national employee. Timing, especially for the employee that is already in the United States, is extremely important. The Law Offices of Thomas J. Tarigo has successfully helped clients navigate the PERM process and secured Lawful Permanent Residence for many of our client’s employees. - L-1A Visa (Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager)
The L-1A visa allows the managers and executives of foreign companies to come to the United States and work in the U.S. affiliated company. The spouse and children of the L-1A employee are permitted to legally reside and attend school in the United States. While the L-1A visa is a non-immigrant employment visa, Lawful Permanent Residence is an option with pre-planning by the employer and attorney. - H-1B Visa (Visa for Specialty Workers)
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant employment visa that allows U.S. employers to hire a foreign worker in a professional job position. The H-1B visa is often associated with computer programming employment, however the H-1B visa program is not limited to only the tech industry or companies. The process for an employer to secure a coveted spot in H-1B lottery is getting complicated, as there is a limitation to the number of applicants each year. Our firm can help your company determine timing and navigate the growing complexities of the H-1B visa process. - E-1/E-2 Visas (Treaty Trader Visa)
Nationals of select countries who desire to set up a business in the U.S. can benefit from the E-visa program. The E-visa program is a non-immigrant employment based visa that permits certain foreign nationals to come to the United States to legally start up a business and earn income through that business. The spouse and children of the E-visa investor are permitted to accompany the investor through the E-visa program and legally reside and attend school in the United States. - P Visa (Athletes, Artists and Entertainment Groups)
P visa is a type of temporary employment visa of the United States, granted to alien athletes, artists, and entertainers, and their spouses and children. The term “P” refers to 8 U.S.C. § 1101, Section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The Law Offices of Thomas J. Tarigo is dedicated to providing effective U.S. immigration solutions to both individuals and companies worldwide. Contact us today for more information.