NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW)
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) fits under the EB-2 visa category and allows certain professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional skills to seek permanent residence without the need for a specific job offer or labor certification, as long as his or her work is considered of significant benefit to the U.S. national interest. This waiver is particularly suitable for entrepreneurs, researchers, and others whose efforts have substantial merit and national importance.
TREATY INVESTOR VISA (E2)
The E2 Visa Investor by Treaty is addressed to entrepreneurs and investors from countries in which the U.S. has a treaty of commerce and navigation. It allows people to live and work in the U.S. to develop and manage the operations of a business in which a substantial amount of capital has been invested. The E2 Visa is ideal for business owners seeking to monitor their investment and employees in executive, supervisor or specialized knowledge roles, promoting economic growth in the US.
The EB-3 visa is a third-preference employment-based immigrant visa that allows skilled workers, professionals, and other workers to obtain permanent residency in the United States. It is designed for individuals with a prearranged job offer from a U.S. employer who can demonstrate the need to hire foreign personnel due to a lack of available qualified workers in the country.
This visa requires a labor certification process to verify that there are no sufficient U.S. workers available for the position. Although the process may take longer compared to other employment-based visa categories, it provides a stable pathway to permanent residency and, eventually, U.S. citizenship.
LABOR CERTIFICATION (EB-3)
FAMILY- BASED IMMIGRATION
Family-based immigration allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to join family members from abroad. These visas are divided into two main categories: Immediate Relative Visas for close family members of U.S. citizens, including spouses, children and parents, with no annual limit, and Family Preference Visas for specific, more distant family relationships with numerical limits. The objective is to promote family unity by allowing family members to live and work permanently in the US.
TREATY TRADER VISA (E1)
The E1 Treaty Trader Visa is designed for nationals of countries in which the United States maintains trade and navigation treaties. Allows individuals to enter the U.S. to participate in substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, primarily between the U.S. and the country of the treaty. Eligible applicants include key employees of trading companies and business enterprises in executive, supervisory, or essential functions, with the goal of ensuring that relevant commercial trade benefits both the U.S. and the treaty countries.
EB-5 Investor Visa
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa is designed for individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States through a significant investment in the country's economy. It allows qualified applicants to invest in a commercial enterprise in the U.S., creating jobs for American workers.
Eligible applicants include investors who meet the minimum capital requirements ($1,050,000 or $800,000 if the investment is made in a Targeted Employment Area) and create at least 10 full-time jobs. This ensures that their investment contributes to economic growth and development, providing a pathway to a Green Card for the investor and their family.
VISA L1 (INTRACOMPANY)
The L-1 intracompany visa allows a company to transfer an employee with specialized skills or an executive/manager from a foreign office to an office in the United States. This visa is ideal for multinational companies that need to mobilize key personnel to support expansion and operations within the U.S. The main requirements include that the employee has worked for the company for at least one continuous year within the last three years and that the U.S. and foreign companies have a qualifying relationship, such as being a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. The L-1 visa facilitates the transfer of essential talent and skills, thereby supporting the integration and growth of global companies in the U.S. market.
VISA FOR FOREIGN WORKERS (EB-1)
The EB-1 Priority Visa for Foreign Workers is designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives or managers seeking permanent residency in the United States.
This visa is ideal for individuals with exceptional achievements in their field or corporate leaders who have held executive or managerial positions in a foreign company and are being transferred to a U.S. affiliate, parent company, or subsidiary.
Eligibility requirements include demonstrating national or international recognition in their area of expertise or having worked for at least one year in a leadership role in a foreign company within the last three years. The EB-1 visa facilitates the attraction of highly skilled talent, driving innovation and business growth in the U.S.
NAFTA PROFESSIONAL WORKER (TN)
The TN visa category facilitates the admission of Canadian and Mexican nationals to the United States for professional activities in accordance with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It is designed for individuals in certain professions, such as engineers, lawyers, scientists and teachers, who have pre-established full-time or part-time jobs with a U.S. employer.The TN visa offers a simplified process with fewer obstacles than other work visas, allowing for faster cross-border movement, subject to renewal for continued employment.
VISA FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS (O-1)
The O-1 Visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, film, or television who seek to work temporarily in the United States.
It is ideal for professionals who have received national or international recognition for their achievements and contributions in their field.
Applicants must demonstrate a high level of distinction through awards, publications, outstanding experience, or other significant accomplishments. This visa enables exceptional talents to contribute their expertise and knowledge in the U.S.
VISA FOR PROFESSIONALS IN SPECIALIZED OCCUPATIONS (H-1B)
The H-1B visa is designed for professionals in specialized occupations who wish to work temporarily in the U.S. under the sponsorship of an employer.
It is ideal for individuals with higher education or equivalent experience in fields such as technology, engineering, medicine, and finance.
Applicants must have a job offer from a U.S. company and meet the specific requirements of the position. This visa allows companies to hire highly skilled talent to contribute to the U.S. economy and innovation.
VISA FOR CHILEAN AND SINGAPOREAN PROFESSIONALS (H-1B1)
The H-1B1 Visa is designed for citizens of Chile and Singapore seeking to work temporarily in the U.S. in specialized occupations.
It is ideal for professionals with degrees in fields such as technology, engineering, mathematics, and business who have a job offer from a U.S. company.
Unlike the H-1B, it does not require a lottery and allows for indefinite renewals. This visa facilitates the access of skilled talent to U.S. companies, strengthening economic cooperation with Chile and Singapore.
FIANCÉ(E) VISA FOR U.S. CITIZENS (K-1)
The K-1 Visa, known as the fiancé(e) visa, allows U.S. citizens to bring their foreign partners to the United States to marry within 90 days of arrival.
It is ideal for couples who wish to reunite and formalize their marriage in the U.S. before applying for permanent residency.
Applicants must prove a bona fide relationship, have met in person within the last two years (with limited exceptions), and meet financial requirements. This visa facilitates the reunification of couples, allowing them to start their lives together in the U.S.
P VISAS (ARTIST OR ATHLETE)
The P Visa category is designed for athletes, artists, entertainers, and their support personnel who wish to perform or compete temporarily in the U.S. It includes individuals participating in individual or team events (P-1), artists or entertainers in reciprocal exchange programs (P-2), and artists in culturally unique programs (P-3).
This visa's purpose is enriching the U.S. cultural heritage and promoting international cultural exchange.
TOURIST VISA (B1/B2)
The visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa for persons wishing to temporarily visit the United States.
The categories are:
B-1 visa: business matters and to be able to attend conferences.
B-2 Visa: tourism, visiting family members and obtaining medical treatment.
H2B VISA (TEMPORARY)
The H-2B Visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work when not enough domestic workers are willing or able to perform the work. This program supports various industries, including hospitality, construction, and landscaping, providing essential labor for peak seasons, for intermittent needs, or for one-time events, under strict conditions to protect both U.S. and foreign workers.
GREEN CARD
Permanent Residence (Green Card) allows foreign nationals to live and work indefinitely in the United States. This status provides numerous benefits, such as the ability to obtain employment without visa restrictions, access to certain social benefit programs, and the option to apply for U.S. citizenship after a specified period. Applicants can qualify for a Green Card through various categories, including family reunification, employment, asylum, or investment, among others.