¿COMO PODEMOS AYUDARTE?
EXPLORA TUS OPCIONES
Para muchos de nuestros clientes, el sueño americano significa trabajar y / o criar una familia en los Estados Unidos. Ayudamos a nuestros clientes a obtener visas, tarjetas verdes y ciudadanía. Además, trabajamos con inversores para desarrollar nuevos negocios en los Estados Unidos y obtener visas / tarjetas verdes para ellos y su personal a través de la inversión y el empleo.
INDIVIDUAL Y FAMILIA
Ayudamos a los miembros de la familia a reunirse y permanecer juntos en base a las relaciones de prometido, cónyuge, hermano o padre / hijo.
For foreign workers participating in commercial or professional business activities in the US (i.e. consulting, conference attendance, negotiating a contract, or short-term training). Maximum stay: 6 months, with 6-month renewal. Cannot earn an income on this visa. No cap. No deadline.
For nationals of the Australia. Requires US job offer in a professional “specialty occupation” and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Valid up to 2 years with indefinite extensions. More information
ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required. Travelers that possess a valid U.S. visa may travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose it was issued. Travelers traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for an ESTA. In the same way that a valid visa does not guarantee admission to the United States, an approved ESTA is not a guarantee of admission to the United States.
According to UCSIS, ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. ESTA approval authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the United States under the VWP. Private carriers must be a signatory visa waiver program carrier. CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at the time you book your travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to boarding.
ESTA became mandatory January 12, 2009. VWP applicants are required to complete a blue Customs declaration upon arrival in the U.S. whether or not they have an ESTA authorization. VWP travelers are no longer required to complete the green I-94W card.
Approved ESTA applications are valid for a period of two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to the United States without the traveler having to re-apply for another ESTA. When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
Travelers whose ESTA applications are approved, but whose passports will expire in less than two years, will receive an ESTA valid until the passport's expiration date.
For foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. Initial Stay: 3 years, with 3-year renewal. Availability: 85,000 visas annually, subject to lottery. Each year, apply March 1st to commence work in October. Requires job offer from a US employer + US Bachelor’s degree/foreign equivalent. Employer may sponsor employee for Green Card. Special H-1B1 for Chilean & Singaporean citizens.
Learn 5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application or watch our YouTube video for more information.
Read more for an overview of the H-1B process.
Allows U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs in the landscaping, hospitality, retail, and service industries. Involves a multi-step process, which requires employer to submit temporary labor application, obtain a prevailing wage, and submit a petition to USCIS. Selected employees will interview at a consulate in their home country and can be reimbursed for travel expenses. Applicants apply in October or April at a U.S. Consulate or embassy. Spouse and unmarried children may also seek admission but cannot work while in the U.S. Capped at 66,000 per fiscal year.
Max stay: 3 years.
Subject to the lottery. Read our blog article for more information.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
For cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors participating in exchange programs designated by the Department of State. Will work for “host” organization and be sponsored by third-party “sponsor.” Subject to a 2-year home country foreign residency requirement; involves specialized knowledge or skills or graduate medical training. No cap.
Maximum stay: Depends on the exchange program. More information
Enables a US employer to transfer an Executive or Manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the US. Maximum stay: 1 year to establish new office. All other qualified employees: initial 3-year stay + 2-year extensions, up to 7 years. Must show applicant worked for the company outside of the US for 1 continuous year out of last 3 years. No cap.
No deadline.
Eligible for Premium Processing (15-day application review) and Green Card.
Learn more or watch.
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa program.
Enables a US employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge of organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, or management, or organization’s processes and procedures to new or existing US office. Maximum Stay: 1 year to establish new office/all others: initial stay of 3 years; renewal of 1-2 years (max 5 years). Employer may sponsor for Green Card. Learn more
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa process.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Permits Canadian & Mexican citizens to engage in business activities for qualified professions. Requires proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, job offer letter from employer, credentials evaluation, and applicable fees. Must be renewed every three years; can be renewed indefinitely as long as the employee qualifies for the visa. Learn more
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as:
O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry)
O-1B: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry
O-2: individuals who will accompany an O-1, artist or athlete, to assist in a specific event or performance.
O-3: individuals who are the spouse or children of O-1’s and O-2’s
The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for H-2A nonimmigrant classification, the petitioner must:
Offer a job that is of a temporary or seasonal nature;
Demonstrate that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work;
Show that employing H-2A workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers; and
Generally, submit a single valid temporary labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor with the H-2A petition.
The H2-B visa permits US employers and agents to bring foreign nationals to the United States for the purposes of filling temporary, non-agricultural jobs.
To apply, the company and employee must meet the following 3 qualifications:
1. There are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work.
2. Employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
3. The company’s need for the prospective worker’s services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as temporary.
Read more to learn about the period of stay, eligible countries, and how to apply.
The Grady Firm is not a job placement agency and cannot connect drivers with employers. Truck drivers must have a job offer to begin the visa process. The Grady Firm represents truck drivers and truck companies who wish to sponsor employees.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
We help individuals obtain a Green Card based on the following:
- Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse
(Adjustment of Status within the U.S. (I-130 and I-1485), or consular
processing abroad (I-130 and DS-260);
- U.S. fiancée (K-1 visa);
- Parent of a U.S. Citizen over the age of 21; or
- Child of a U.S. Citizen.
- We also assist with Removal of Green Card conditions (I-751).
Please tell me what brought you here today, and how we can help
you.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We specialize in helping employers sponsor the best international talent
through the following visa types: B-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L-1, O-1,
and TN.
If the company has issued a US job offer, please provide the job type
and candidate’s country of origin so we can help you determine
which visa is best for this role.
Feel free to tell us any other details about the candidate, position, and timeline.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We help Legal Permanent Residents obtain U.S. Citizenship through the
Naturalization process. Candidates can apply after holding a Green Card for 5 years (or for 3 years on the basis of marriage to a US Citizen/Legal
Permanent Resident.)
When did you obtain your Green Card, and on what basis? Feel free
to share any other relevant information
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
EMPLOYEE OR EMPLOYER
We help talented individuals and professionals work in the United States for a sponsoring employer, and prepare Green Card applications when applicable. Explore options for either an immigrant or non-immigrant employee.
IMMIGRANT VISAS
Una "petición de visa de inmigrante" es una solicitud para obtener la residencia permanente o la "tarjeta verde". La petición puede ser presentada por (1) un empleador, (2) el Solicitante mismo o (3) por un miembro de la familia. Los “miembros de la familia” pueden ser: (1) un cónyuge ciudadano o residente permanente de EE. UU., (2) un hijo ciudadano de EE. UU. Mayor de 21 años, o (3) un padre ciudadano de EE. UU. En algunos casos, como el EB-1, un ciudadano extranjero puede "auto-petición" en su propio nombre si ella o ella puede
demostrar una habilidad excepcional en su profesión.
Una solicitud de inmigrante (Formulario I-140) primero debe ser aprobada por el USCIS antes de que el solicitante pueda dar el siguiente paso para Ajustar el Estado al Residente Permanente con el Formulario I-485. Una vez que se aprueba la solicitud I-140, los solicitantes que residen fuera de los Estados Unidos deben asistir a una entrevista en el extranjero en un consulado o embajada de los Estados Unidos. Si se aprueba la visa, será
colocado en el pasaporte y devuelto al Beneficiario dentro de una semana. La visa de inmigrante no es en sí misma una prueba de residencia permanente, sino que es simplemente la documentación necesaria para ingresar a los Estados Unidos como residente permanente. Una vez que el Beneficiario es inspeccionado por un oficial de inmigración en un puerto de entrada de EE. UU., El Beneficiario recibe un sello en la visa y la fecha de salida obligatoria en un formulario I-94. Una vez que el Beneficiario haya sido admitido en los EE. UU., El Beneficiario recibirá un
Tarjeta verde.
Los solicitantes que residen dentro de los Estados Unidos pueden presentar un formulario I-485 al USCIS para ajustar su estatus al de residente permanente. En este caso, en realidad no obtendrán una visa de inmigrante, sino que se les otorgará el estatus de inmigrante (residencia permanente), como lo demuestra una Tarjeta Verde.
Las tarjetas verdes son válidas por un período de 10 años. Una vez que un Beneficiario ha sido Residente Permanente durante 5 años, puede solicitar la Naturalización para convertirse en Ciudadano de los EE. UU. Si la Tarjeta Verde se obtuvo por matrimonio con un ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente, el Beneficiario solo debe esperar 3 años antes de solicitar la Naturalización.
For foreign workers participating in commercial or professional business activities in the US (i.e. consulting, conference attendance, negotiating a contract, or short-term training). Maximum stay: 6 months, with 6-month renewal. Cannot earn an income on this visa. No cap. No deadline.
For nationals of the Australia. Requires US job offer in a professional “specialty occupation” and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Valid up to 2 years with indefinite extensions. More information
ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required. Travelers that possess a valid U.S. visa may travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose it was issued. Travelers traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for an ESTA. In the same way that a valid visa does not guarantee admission to the United States, an approved ESTA is not a guarantee of admission to the United States.
According to UCSIS, ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. ESTA approval authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the United States under the VWP. Private carriers must be a signatory visa waiver program carrier. CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at the time you book your travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to boarding.
ESTA became mandatory January 12, 2009. VWP applicants are required to complete a blue Customs declaration upon arrival in the U.S. whether or not they have an ESTA authorization. VWP travelers are no longer required to complete the green I-94W card.
Approved ESTA applications are valid for a period of two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to the United States without the traveler having to re-apply for another ESTA. When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
Travelers whose ESTA applications are approved, but whose passports will expire in less than two years, will receive an ESTA valid until the passport's expiration date.
For foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. Initial Stay: 3 years, with 3-year renewal. Availability: 85,000 visas annually, subject to lottery. Each year, apply March 1st to commence work in October. Requires job offer from a US employer + US Bachelor’s degree/foreign equivalent. Employer may sponsor employee for Green Card. Special H-1B1 for Chilean & Singaporean citizens.
Learn 5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application or watch our YouTube video for more information.
Read more for an overview of the H-1B process.
Allows U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs in the landscaping, hospitality, retail, and service industries. Involves a multi-step process, which requires employer to submit temporary labor application, obtain a prevailing wage, and submit a petition to USCIS. Selected employees will interview at a consulate in their home country and can be reimbursed for travel expenses. Applicants apply in October or April at a U.S. Consulate or embassy. Spouse and unmarried children may also seek admission but cannot work while in the U.S. Capped at 66,000 per fiscal year.
Max stay: 3 years.
Subject to the lottery. Read our blog article for more information.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
For cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors participating in exchange programs designated by the Department of State. Will work for “host” organization and be sponsored by third-party “sponsor.” Subject to a 2-year home country foreign residency requirement; involves specialized knowledge or skills or graduate medical training. No cap.
Maximum stay: Depends on the exchange program. More information
Enables a US employer to transfer an Executive or Manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the US. Maximum stay: 1 year to establish new office. All other qualified employees: initial 3-year stay + 2-year extensions, up to 7 years. Must show applicant worked for the company outside of the US for 1 continuous year out of last 3 years. No cap.
No deadline.
Eligible for Premium Processing (15-day application review) and Green Card.
Learn more or watch.
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa program.
Enables a US employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge of organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, or management, or organization’s processes and procedures to new or existing US office. Maximum Stay: 1 year to establish new office/all others: initial stay of 3 years; renewal of 1-2 years (max 5 years). Employer may sponsor for Green Card. Learn more
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa process.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Permits Canadian & Mexican citizens to engage in business activities for qualified professions. Requires proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, job offer letter from employer, credentials evaluation, and applicable fees. Must be renewed every three years; can be renewed indefinitely as long as the employee qualifies for the visa. Learn more
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as:
O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry)
O-1B: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry
O-2: individuals who will accompany an O-1, artist or athlete, to assist in a specific event or performance.
O-3: individuals who are the spouse or children of O-1’s and O-2’s
The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for H-2A nonimmigrant classification, the petitioner must:
Offer a job that is of a temporary or seasonal nature;
Demonstrate that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work;
Show that employing H-2A workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers; and
Generally, submit a single valid temporary labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor with the H-2A petition.
The H2-B visa permits US employers and agents to bring foreign nationals to the United States for the purposes of filling temporary, non-agricultural jobs.
To apply, the company and employee must meet the following 3 qualifications:
1. There are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work.
2. Employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
3. The company’s need for the prospective worker’s services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as temporary.
Read more to learn about the period of stay, eligible countries, and how to apply.
The Grady Firm is not a job placement agency and cannot connect drivers with employers. Truck drivers must have a job offer to begin the visa process. The Grady Firm represents truck drivers and truck companies who wish to sponsor employees.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
We help individuals obtain a Green Card based on the following:
- Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse
(Adjustment of Status within the U.S. (I-130 and I-1485), or consular
processing abroad (I-130 and DS-260);
- U.S. fiancée (K-1 visa);
- Parent of a U.S. Citizen over the age of 21; or
- Child of a U.S. Citizen.
- We also assist with Removal of Green Card conditions (I-751).
Please tell me what brought you here today, and how we can help
you.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We specialize in helping employers sponsor the best international talent
through the following visa types: B-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L-1, O-1,
and TN.
If the company has issued a US job offer, please provide the job type
and candidate’s country of origin so we can help you determine
which visa is best for this role.
Feel free to tell us any other details about the candidate, position, and timeline.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We help Legal Permanent Residents obtain U.S. Citizenship through the
Naturalization process. Candidates can apply after holding a Green Card for 5 years (or for 3 years on the basis of marriage to a US Citizen/Legal
Permanent Resident.)
When did you obtain your Green Card, and on what basis? Feel free
to share any other relevant information
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
VISAS DE NO INMIGRANTE
Una visa de no inmigrante es una clasificación de inmigración temporal por un período específico de tiempo. Es emitido por un consulado o embajada de los Estados Unidos, y permite que un ciudadano extranjero ingrese a los Estados Unidos por un período de tiempo determinado y temporal para participar en una actividad específica. Los ejemplos de visas de no inmigrante incluyen: Visas de visitante B-1 / B-2, Visas de “ocupación especial” H-1B, L-1A
Visas para ejecutivos / gerentes multinacionales, visas TN "profesionales" para ciudadanos de Canadá y México, visas E-3 para ciudadanos de Australia y visas de estudiante F-1.
Ciertas visas de no inmigrante, como las visas de empleo, requieren que un empleador con sede en EE. UU. Primero presente una petición de no inmigrante (Formulario I-129) ante el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Una vez que se aprueba una petición, el beneficiario extranjero puede solicitar la visa de no inmigrante en un consulado o embajada de los EE. UU., O un cambio de estado si ya reside en los EE. UU. En un estado de inmigración válido.
For foreign workers participating in commercial or professional business activities in the US (i.e. consulting, conference attendance, negotiating a contract, or short-term training). Maximum stay: 6 months, with 6-month renewal. Cannot earn an income on this visa. No cap. No deadline.
For nationals of the Australia. Requires US job offer in a professional “specialty occupation” and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Valid up to 2 years with indefinite extensions. More information
ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required. Travelers that possess a valid U.S. visa may travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose it was issued. Travelers traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for an ESTA. In the same way that a valid visa does not guarantee admission to the United States, an approved ESTA is not a guarantee of admission to the United States.
According to UCSIS, ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. ESTA approval authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the United States under the VWP. Private carriers must be a signatory visa waiver program carrier. CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at the time you book your travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to boarding.
ESTA became mandatory January 12, 2009. VWP applicants are required to complete a blue Customs declaration upon arrival in the U.S. whether or not they have an ESTA authorization. VWP travelers are no longer required to complete the green I-94W card.
Approved ESTA applications are valid for a period of two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to the United States without the traveler having to re-apply for another ESTA. When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
Travelers whose ESTA applications are approved, but whose passports will expire in less than two years, will receive an ESTA valid until the passport's expiration date.
For foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. Initial Stay: 3 years, with 3-year renewal. Availability: 85,000 visas annually, subject to lottery. Each year, apply March 1st to commence work in October. Requires job offer from a US employer + US Bachelor’s degree/foreign equivalent. Employer may sponsor employee for Green Card. Special H-1B1 for Chilean & Singaporean citizens.
Learn 5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application or watch our YouTube video for more information.
Read more for an overview of the H-1B process.
Allows U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs in the landscaping, hospitality, retail, and service industries. Involves a multi-step process, which requires employer to submit temporary labor application, obtain a prevailing wage, and submit a petition to USCIS. Selected employees will interview at a consulate in their home country and can be reimbursed for travel expenses. Applicants apply in October or April at a U.S. Consulate or embassy. Spouse and unmarried children may also seek admission but cannot work while in the U.S. Capped at 66,000 per fiscal year.
Max stay: 3 years.
Subject to the lottery. Read our blog article for more information.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
For cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors participating in exchange programs designated by the Department of State. Will work for “host” organization and be sponsored by third-party “sponsor.” Subject to a 2-year home country foreign residency requirement; involves specialized knowledge or skills or graduate medical training. No cap.
Maximum stay: Depends on the exchange program. More information
Enables a US employer to transfer an Executive or Manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the US. Maximum stay: 1 year to establish new office. All other qualified employees: initial 3-year stay + 2-year extensions, up to 7 years. Must show applicant worked for the company outside of the US for 1 continuous year out of last 3 years. No cap.
No deadline.
Eligible for Premium Processing (15-day application review) and Green Card.
Learn more or watch.
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa program.
Enables a US employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge of organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, or management, or organization’s processes and procedures to new or existing US office. Maximum Stay: 1 year to establish new office/all others: initial stay of 3 years; renewal of 1-2 years (max 5 years). Employer may sponsor for Green Card. Learn more
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa process.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Permits Canadian & Mexican citizens to engage in business activities for qualified professions. Requires proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, job offer letter from employer, credentials evaluation, and applicable fees. Must be renewed every three years; can be renewed indefinitely as long as the employee qualifies for the visa. Learn more
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as:
O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry)
O-1B: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry
O-2: individuals who will accompany an O-1, artist or athlete, to assist in a specific event or performance.
O-3: individuals who are the spouse or children of O-1’s and O-2’s
The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for H-2A nonimmigrant classification, the petitioner must:
Offer a job that is of a temporary or seasonal nature;
Demonstrate that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work;
Show that employing H-2A workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers; and
Generally, submit a single valid temporary labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor with the H-2A petition.
The H2-B visa permits US employers and agents to bring foreign nationals to the United States for the purposes of filling temporary, non-agricultural jobs.
To apply, the company and employee must meet the following 3 qualifications:
1. There are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work.
2. Employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
3. The company’s need for the prospective worker’s services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as temporary.
Read more to learn about the period of stay, eligible countries, and how to apply.
The Grady Firm is not a job placement agency and cannot connect drivers with employers. Truck drivers must have a job offer to begin the visa process. The Grady Firm represents truck drivers and truck companies who wish to sponsor employees.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
We help individuals obtain a Green Card based on the following:
- Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse
(Adjustment of Status within the U.S. (I-130 and I-1485), or consular
processing abroad (I-130 and DS-260);
- U.S. fiancée (K-1 visa);
- Parent of a U.S. Citizen over the age of 21; or
- Child of a U.S. Citizen.
- We also assist with Removal of Green Card conditions (I-751).
Please tell me what brought you here today, and how we can help
you.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We specialize in helping employers sponsor the best international talent
through the following visa types: B-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L-1, O-1,
and TN.
If the company has issued a US job offer, please provide the job type
and candidate’s country of origin so we can help you determine
which visa is best for this role.
Feel free to tell us any other details about the candidate, position, and timeline.
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
We help Legal Permanent Residents obtain U.S. Citizenship through the
Naturalization process. Candidates can apply after holding a Green Card for 5 years (or for 3 years on the basis of marriage to a US Citizen/Legal
Permanent Resident.)
When did you obtain your Green Card, and on what basis? Feel free
to share any other relevant information
Would you like to speak to one of our attorneys?
INVERSOR O EMPRENDEDOR
Asistimos a los empresarios mientras visitan los EE. UU. Para investigar el mercado, ayudar con la configuración corporativa y preparar solicitudes de visa para dueños de negocios de negocios nuevos o existentes.
For foreign workers participating in commercial or professional business activities in the US (i.e. consulting, conference attendance, negotiating a contract, or short-term training). Maximum stay: 6 months, with 6-month renewal. Cannot earn an income on this visa. No cap. No deadline.
For nationals of the Australia. Requires US job offer in a professional “specialty occupation” and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Valid up to 2 years with indefinite extensions. More information
ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required. Travelers that possess a valid U.S. visa may travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose it was issued. Travelers traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for an ESTA. In the same way that a valid visa does not guarantee admission to the United States, an approved ESTA is not a guarantee of admission to the United States.
According to UCSIS, ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. ESTA approval authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the United States under the VWP. Private carriers must be a signatory visa waiver program carrier. CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at the time you book your travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to boarding.
ESTA became mandatory January 12, 2009. VWP applicants are required to complete a blue Customs declaration upon arrival in the U.S. whether or not they have an ESTA authorization. VWP travelers are no longer required to complete the green I-94W card.
Approved ESTA applications are valid for a period of two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to the United States without the traveler having to re-apply for another ESTA. When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
Travelers whose ESTA applications are approved, but whose passports will expire in less than two years, will receive an ESTA valid until the passport's expiration date.
For foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. Initial Stay: 3 years, with 3-year renewal. Availability: 85,000 visas annually, subject to lottery. Each year, apply March 1st to commence work in October. Requires job offer from a US employer + US Bachelor’s degree/foreign equivalent. Employer may sponsor employee for Green Card. Special H-1B1 for Chilean & Singaporean citizens.
Learn 5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application or watch our YouTube video for more information.
Read more for an overview of the H-1B process.
Allows U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs in the landscaping, hospitality, retail, and service industries. Involves a multi-step process, which requires employer to submit temporary labor application, obtain a prevailing wage, and submit a petition to USCIS. Selected employees will interview at a consulate in their home country and can be reimbursed for travel expenses. Applicants apply in October or April at a U.S. Consulate or embassy. Spouse and unmarried children may also seek admission but cannot work while in the U.S. Capped at 66,000 per fiscal year.
Max stay: 3 years.
Subject to the lottery. Read our blog article for more information.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
For cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors participating in exchange programs designated by the Department of State. Will work for “host” organization and be sponsored by third-party “sponsor.” Subject to a 2-year home country foreign residency requirement; involves specialized knowledge or skills or graduate medical training. No cap.
Maximum stay: Depends on the exchange program. More information
Enables a US employer to transfer an Executive or Manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the US. Maximum stay: 1 year to establish new office. All other qualified employees: initial 3-year stay + 2-year extensions, up to 7 years. Must show applicant worked for the company outside of the US for 1 continuous year out of last 3 years. No cap.
No deadline.
Eligible for Premium Processing (15-day application review) and Green Card.
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Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa program.
Enables a US employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge of organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, or management, or organization’s processes and procedures to new or existing US office. Maximum Stay: 1 year to establish new office/all others: initial stay of 3 years; renewal of 1-2 years (max 5 years). Employer may sponsor for Green Card. Learn more
Visit our L-1 page for an overview of the visa process.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Permits Canadian & Mexican citizens to engage in business activities for qualified professions. Requires proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, job offer letter from employer, credentials evaluation, and applicable fees. Must be renewed every three years; can be renewed indefinitely as long as the employee qualifies for the visa. Learn more
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as:
O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry)
O-1B: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry
O-2: individuals who will accompany an O-1, artist or athlete, to assist in a specific event or performance.
O-3: individuals who are the spouse or children of O-1’s and O-2’s
The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for H-2A nonimmigrant classification, the petitioner must:
Offer a job that is of a temporary or seasonal nature;
Demonstrate that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work;
Show that employing H-2A workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers; and
Generally, submit a single valid temporary labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor with the H-2A petition.
The H2-B visa permits US employers and agents to bring foreign nationals to the United States for the purposes of filling temporary, non-agricultural jobs.
To apply, the company and employee must meet the following 3 qualifications:
1. There are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work.
2. Employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
3. The company’s need for the prospective worker’s services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as temporary.
Read more to learn about the period of stay, eligible countries, and how to apply.
The Grady Firm is not a job placement agency and cannot connect drivers with employers. Truck drivers must have a job offer to begin the visa process. The Grady Firm represents truck drivers and truck companies who wish to sponsor employees.
Learn more about the H-2B visa here.
We help individuals obtain a Green Card based on the following:
- Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse
(Adjustment of Status within the U.S. (I-130 and I-1485), or consular
processing abroad (I-130 and DS-260);
- U.S. fiancée (K-1 visa);
- Parent of a U.S. Citizen over the age of 21; or
- Child of a U.S. Citizen.
- We also assist with Removal of Green Card conditions (I-751).
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