Business Visas
Explore your options for temporary stay in the U.S. with our expert visa guidance.
What are Business Visas?
Unlike immigrant visas, business visas do not allow directly for adjustment of status. However, they can offer many other opportunities for foreigners interested in living, studying, or working in the United States temporarily. Some of these visas can be renewed numerous times, while others have limits. Additionally, this type of visa can help the foreigner to legally stay in the United States while seeking a way to qualify for an immigrant visa. The most common nonimmigrant visas currently are:
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Student Visas
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Work Visas
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Investor Visas
What are Sponsored Visas?
Sponsored visas are those that require you, the foreign national, to have an employer based or with offices in the United States to serve as the sponsor. The sponsor is responsible for some of the steps of the visa process, thus sponsoring the foreign national’s visa. By doing so, the employer is basically guaranteeing to local immigration authorities that you will be a legal working resident. The employer must hire you for the job position described in the documents submitted to the Department of Labor or the USCIS and must comply with guidelines for payments and hours worked, if applicable.
You can search for a sponsor and petition for a work visa while in the U.S. if a change of status is allowed in your situation or while out of the country through consular processing.
Types of Business Visas
OTHER VISAS
Immigrant Visas
Immigrant visas provide the visa holder a pathway to legal permanent residency (green card) and citizenship. This type of visa can be family-based or employment-based. Family-based immigration occurs when a U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident (or green card holder) or refugee helps a family member come to the United States on a family-based visa. Employment-based visas are obtained with the help of an employer who also serves as a sponsor for the applicant.
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Dealing with immigration issues does not have to be overwhelming. Whether you wish to reunite with family members currently abroad, work and live in the U.S., or apply for your green card or citizenship, our highly experienced attorneys can help you choose the best option available to your specific needs.