Employment-Based Immigration Visas

Employment-Based Immigration

Employment-based visas offer opportunities for both companies and individuals looking to work in the United States. Companies have the chance to invest in their businesses by sponsoring qualified foreign national workers, while individuals seeking employment have the chance to use their knowledge and skills in the U.S.

At Klein & Radol, LLC, we help both companies and foreign nationals with the complex visa application process. To schedule a free consultation with an immigration lawyer, contact us online or call us toll free at 877-833-5489, or locally at 201-308-5306.

For Companies

If you are looking to hire a foreign national as an employee, you face a complicated legal process. Employment visas are issued based on preferences (see below.) These visas are often the best way for a foreign national to seek permanent residency in the United States.

At Klein & Radol, we assist companies throughout the business visa application process. We help companies seeking assistance in retaining or obtaining qualified foreign national employees.

For Foreign Nationals

Individuals looking to become permanent residents of the United States have three visa options: family visas, diversity visas, or employment visas. Each year the U.S. government issues 140,000 employment-based visas.

If you are looking to come to the United States under a work visa, our attorneys can help. We will serve as a point of contact throughout the visa application process, and work to ensure that your application is completed accurately. We are happy to answer any questions you have about the work visa process. You can call us from abroad at 001-201-308-5306.

Employment-Based Immigration Visa Classifications

Work visas are classified into five preferences, based on an individual's specific skill set. According to the United States Department of State, the employment visa preferences are as follows:

• E1 Visa - Employment first preference - Individuals with exceptional abilities in the sciences, arts, athletics, business, or education, certain professors and/or researchers, and certain business professionals of high standing.
• E2 Visa - Employment second preference - Individuals with advanced degrees, or those with exceptional abilities in the sciences, arts, or business.
• E3 Visas - Employment third preference - Individuals with bachelors or equivalent degrees, or skilled workers.
• E4 Visas - Employment fourth preference - Religious workers, U.S. government employees working overseas, members of U.S. Armed Forces, or former employees of an international organization.
• E5 Visas - Employment fifth preference - Individuals starting an enterprise in the United States that will create at least 10 new jobs, either directly or indirectly.

Contact Us

To schedule a free consultation with a work visa lawyer, contact us online or call us toll free at 877-833-5489, or locally at 201-308-5306.