Employment Immigration
Employment Immigration | Work Visas
Are you planning to work in the U.S. and in need of an employment immigration lawyer Chicago to handle your work visa? In the United States, foreign workers who wish to work legally will need to apply for a work visa or employment visa. There are several employment immigration options or employment visas/work available and each of them tailors the needs of different employment fields and skill levels. If you are a foreign student, professional worker or employer wanting to hire a foreign worker, and are interested in knowing more about different work visas or employment immigration options, please call 773-687-0549 contact CIPOLLA LAW GROUP for a consultation. As nominated as one of the top 10 best immigration law firms in the United States, we have excellent approval and have over 30 years of combined experienced helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration needs.
Work Visas
H-1B VISA FOR SPECIALITY WORKERS
Who? Generally for someone who has at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Requirements? A U.S. employer’s job offer that pays you the prevailing wage.
Validity? Usually three years increment, renewable to maximum of six years (exceptions apply).
Benefits? Spouse and minor children can get dependent visas to live and study in the U.S. H-1B can be used as a starting point to a green card as it allows immigrant intent.
At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we have over 30 years of combined experience and Excellent Approval helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration matters. Call 773-687-0549 or contact us for a consultation. We speak 中文, Español, Français, Italiano and Portuguese.
L-1 VISA FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANY MANAGERS
Who? Generally for intracompany transferee such as multinational manager or executive.
Requirements? Supported by an overseas affiliated company and must have an affiliated company in the U.S.
Validity? Usually three years if sponsoring/U.S. company has been in business for a period of time. Renewal unlimited times.
Benefits? Spouse and minor children of L visa beneficiary can get dependent visa to live and study in the U.S. Also L visa is one of the cheapest and fastest way to invest in the U.S. especially for non-treaty trade countries such as China and most countries in the Middle-East.
At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we have over 30 years of combined experience and Excellent Approval helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration matters. Call 773-687-0549 or contact us for a consultation. We speak 中文, Español, Français, Italiano and Portuguese.
O VISA FOR EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY WORKERS
O visas are short-term work visas available for persons doing specialized work in the arts, athletics, sciences, business, entertainment, and education fields. To be eligible for an O visa, you must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in science, education, business, or athletics and be one of a small percentage who has reached the top of your field or has received a major award such as a Nobel Prize or award for excellence.
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EMPLOYMENT GREEN CARDS
EB-1A EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY GREEN CARD
Who? Someone with proven extraordinary ability in the field of sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim.
Requirements? Awards/publications. No job offered is needed.
Approved status? Permanent Residence ( green card status).
Benefits? Self sponsorship.
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At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we have over 30 years of combined experience and Excellent Approval helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration matters. Call 773-687-0549 or contact us for a consultation. We speak 中文, Español, Français, Italiano and Portuguese.
EB-2 NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW)
Who? Professionals with advanced degree or exceptional ability in science, businesses or arts.
Requirements? Achievements with substantial merit that would benefits the U.S.
Approved status? Permanent residence (green card status).
Benefits? Self sponsorship.
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EB-1B RESEARCHERS GREEN CARD
Who? Professors and Researchers.
Requirements? Achievement is recognized internationally; at least 3 years experience in the field; a job offer from a higher institution.
Approved status? Permanent residence (green card status).
Benefits: Lower standard of proof than EB-1(a) green card; No need to go through the PERM process; Faster processing time than EB-2 green card.
Learn more about EB-1b Green Card
At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we have over 30 years of combined experience and Excellent Approval helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration matters. Call 773-687-0549 or contact us for a consultation. We speak 中文, Español, Français, Italiano and Portuguese.
EB-2 ADVANCED DEGREE GREEN CARD
Who? Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities in sciences, arts or businesses.
Requirements? Proven expertise substantially above that ordinarily encountered in science, arts or business fields.
Approved Status? Permanent residence (green card status).
Benefits? Lower standard of proof than EB-2 NIW. Inclusive of dependent spouse and children under 21.
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EB-3 SKILLED WORKERS GREEN CARD
At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we have over 30 years of combined experience and Excellent Approval helping skilled workers and businesses for their immigration matters. Call 773-687-0549 or contact us for a consultation. We speak 中文, Español, Français, Italiano and Portuguese.
EB-1C MULTINATIONAL MANAGERS GREEN CARD
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TOP CHICAGO EMPLOYMENT IMMIGRATION LAWYERS
At Cipolla Law Group, our Chicago Employment Immigration lawyers are known for getting great results for our clients. We have over 30 years of combined experience helping employers, HRs, professional workers to achieve their hiring and immigration goals. Nominated as one of the top 10 best immigration law firms in America, we have extremely high approval and are best at providing customized and strategic immigration solutions for our corporate and professional clients. Our representation includes the following:
- understanding your background and immigration goals;
- providing all the possible immigration options (as well as backup plans) to you;
- identifying issues that may affect your eligibility of your visa/green card options;
- Identifying a best visa or green card option for you;
- customizing and preparing your case from start to finish.
If you are interested in learning more about your employment immigration options and what our Chicago immigration law firm can do for you, please call 773-687-0549 or contact us online for a consultation. We are conveniently located in downtown Chicago and Lincoln Park, Chicago in Illinois.