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The J-1 exchange visitor visa program includes a category for summer work and travel under a US State Department program. There is also a special E-1 temporary visa category for business persons involved in substantial enterprises who are also eligible to apply for a visa to work in the US on a short-term basis.

There are some restrictions and qualifications attached to each of these types of visas. Your unbundled provider attorney will discuss how to protect your rights and which visa program best fits your personal circumstances.

Temporary Visas

Temporary worker visas require a prospective employer to petition the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) on the temporary worker's behalf. Non-immigrants seeking work in the US can apply under several different categories based on the purpose for their employment. There are eleven distinct categories of temporary worker visas which define the rules for their application process.

For example, the H-1B category identifies special occupations that qualify under this program. The H-2A is for temporary agricultural workers from designated countries. Applicants are subject to certain exceptions, and they must apply for jobs that are designated to be in the US national interest.

Your unbundled provider attorney will help protect your rights in applying for a work visa and help you select the best program for a temporary employment visa in the US based on your own personal circumstances.

Permanent Visas

The USCIS issues 140,000 permanent immigrant visas each year for aliens (and their spouses and children) who apply to immigrate permanently to the US based on job skills. You may qualify for one of the five employment-based immigration visas based on your education, work experience, or skills.

If you have a job offer from a US-based employer, the employer can act as a sponsor and submit a petition to the USCIS on your behalf. Some visa categories require that you obtain a labor certification from the US Department of Labor.

The USCIS has five permanent worker visa categories that are rated in terms of their priority: EB-1 through EB-5. The EB-1 visa applies to workers with extraordinary talents. EB-2 is for professional categories. EB-3 includes professionals but also unskilled workers. EB-4 is a special immigrant category, and EB-5 is open to investors.

Get the Guidance You Need to Begin Working in the US

There are many different types of visas that can grant you work authorization for various periods of time. There are also a number of steps involved with applying for a visa to ensure you are successful at obtaining the work authorization you need. Your unbundled provider attorney will consult with you about your eligibility to apply for a work visa, and if you are eligible, your attorney can guide you through the process of obtaining authorization to work in the United States.

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