NONIMMIGRANT VISAS
Our innovative nonimmigrant visa lawyers bring both a depth of knowledge and a breadth of experience to immigration law. We're here to help you understand nonimmigrant visas in the U.S. and how a dedicated immigration attorney can help guide you through the application process.
Before you begin the application process for a particular nonimmigrant visa in the U.S., it's important to understand the fundamentals of the different visa options and each category’s requirements. At Blaker & Granet LLP, we're proud to offer exceptional service to our clients seeking help with their immigration concerns, and that service begins with helpful education. Learn more about the various types of nonimmigrant visas, how they suit your immigration needs, and why hiring an experienced attorney can help you on your path to the U.S.
A nonimmigrant visa is a temporary visa for individuals who wish to enter the U.S. for a specific purpose, such as employment, education, or cultural exchange.
U.S. immigration law is a complex maze of terms, requirements, and deadlines. Enlisting an experienced nonimmigrant visa lawyer in Los Angeles to assess and support your immigration case allows you to rest assured that your application is handled with exceptional care and attention to detail.
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa offers a pathway to America for those looking to do business in the U.S. This visa is available only to foreign nationals of a treaty country who wish to engage in international trade. The trade they engage in must be on their own behalf, and their E-1 visa may give work authorization in the U.S. to their spouses.
A foreign national who belongs to a treaty country and seeks to invest substantial capital in a U.S. business is eligible for an E-2 visa. Aside from the individual looking to invest, certain employees of that individual may also be eligible for the E-2 visa, depending on the circumstances. E-2 spouses may qualify for U.S. work authorization.
The E-3 is a specialty occupation visa for which only Australian nationals are eligible. In addition to their nationality, these individuals must also meet other criteria. They must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, and they need to enter the U.S. with the goal of performing services in their specialty occupation.
All foreign individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, whose goal is the theoretical and practical application of a specialized body of knowledge, are eligible for the H-1B visa. This visa covers professionals working in specialized fields.
The I visa is available to foreign nationals who work as journalists and media representatives and need to travel to the U.S. Aside from their country of origin and occupation, the other main condition for this visa application is that the foreign national travel to the U.S. for a specific assignment. This visa includes reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, etc.
The J-1 exchange visitor visa is available to foreign nationals who wish to participate in exchange programs. Those programs can include study and work-related programs, such as internships and au pair programs.
The L-1A visa enables companies to transfer executives and managers from their foreign affiliate offices to their U.S. offices. It also allows companies to send executives and managers to the U.S. with the purpose of opening an affiliate office if the company doesn’t already have an established U.S. location. The spouse of the individual who receives the L-1A visa may be eligible for employment authorization as a dependent spouse.
The L-1B visa allows companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from their foreign affiliated offices to the U.S. If the company doesn’t have a U.S. office, this visa enables it to send an employee with specialized knowledge to open a U.S. affiliate office.
Foreign individuals with extraordinary abilities in the fields of science, business, education, or athletics are eligible for the O-1A visa. This visa is reserved for individuals who have risen to the top of their fields and have an established reputation.
The O-1B visa is available to individuals who possess an extraordinary ability in the arts or the entertainment industry, such as motion pictures. The individuals need to have a degree of skill and recognition that is substantially above the average for the field in order to be eligible for this visa.
The O-2 visa is only available to a foreign individual entering the U.S. to serve as essential support to an O-1 visa holder. The O-2 visa holder must be an integral part of the O-1 visa holder’s work, and they must possess critical skills and knowledge for the work that isn’t of a general nature. The O-2 visa is not available for the support personnel of O-1 holders from the science, business, and education fields.
This visa is available to internationally recognized athletes, be they as individuals or as a part of a team, who are entering the U.S. to partake in competitions from their sport. The competitions that they participate in while in the U.S. must be at an internationally recognized level.
Foreign nationals who are members of internationally recognized entertainment groups are eligible for a P-1B visa. The group they are members of must have international critical review, awards, or another kind of critical and popular recognition in order for the members to be eligible for a visa.
The P-1S visa is available to a foreign national who is acting as support personnel for a P-1 visa holder. This individual must be an integral part of the P-1 visa holder’s performance, and they must perform support services that a U.S. worker cannot perform.
The TN-1 visa is available to Canadian professionals who are seeking temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities on a professional level.
The TN-2 visa is available to Mexican professionals who are seeking temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities on a professional level.
Wondering what makes the Blaker & Granet LLP nonimmigrant visa lawyers stand out from the pack? When immigration challenges create stumbling blocks for individuals and businesses on their path to the U.S., we step in to guide them on their way.
With a combined twenty years of experience in immigration law, our co-founders, Stephen Blaker and Jacki Granet, have honed a keen eye for crafting innovative immigration strategies. Our Los Angeles-based nonimmigrant visa attorneys bring their wealth of knowledge and experience to your immigration case when you partner with Blaker & Granet LLP.
We offer assistance with 16 different nonimmigrant visa categories, and, within those categories, each case contains different circumstances. We never apply the same cookie-cutter approach to our clients' visa applications. Instead, we take the time to consider all of the facts of your case, before providing you with a unique solution that addresses your needs.
Whether you are eligible for a P-1B visa, you’re looking to apply for a J-1 visa, or simply wondering where to start and how the nonimmigrant visa process works, our team is delighted to support you. Our attorneys have extensive experience working with clients from a number of countries of origin with vastly different case facts.
Your success is our prioroty. Exquisite service is the North Star that guides our mission to achieve successful visa outcomes for our incredible clients. We're proud to be our clients' choice for top nonimmigrant visa lawyers in Los Angeles. Wondering what folks have to say? Read our testimonials and reviews to discover more about our commitment to excellence.
There are a few reasons that nonimmigrant visa applications typically get denied. To start with, having an incomplete application will get you an immediate dismissal. Not being fully eligible for the visa you’re seeking can also deliver a denial, and often results in a disappointing surprise for applicants. Finally, providing incorrect documentation can result in a denial. With the help of an experienced nonimmigrant visa lawyer, applicants can feel confident that their case is being handled with diligence and care.
More often than not, you must file a nonimmigrant petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If the nonimmigrant visa petition is approved by USCIS, you would then typically apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy/Consulate. If the nonimmigrant visa is issued, you would then be able to use the nonimmigrant visa to enter the United States. You can track the status of your immigration case with the USCIS here.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children 21 years and younger can join you on a nonimmigrant visa. In certain categories, spouses may be eligible for U.S. work authorization.
TESTIMONIALS
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"Stephen and his team were absolutely amazing and we plan on using the firm for all of our employment immigration issues moving forward. His expertise helped us bring an employee from Canada to the US on a TN visa after we had partially lost hope. Thank you Stephen for your knowledge and counseling. We look forward to working with you in the future. Highly recommend Stephen and his team!"
- Sean Burke
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