Helping Employers Get Visas for Overseas Employees
Turlik & Budanitsky, P.C., represents employers who are seeking to employment visas for non-U.S. employees. There are a number of work visas available, and the firm can help you explore options to address your specific business' needs.
Contact the Union County, New Jersey law office of Turlik & Budanitsky, P.C., either online or by calling 908-998-4480 to schedule a free initial consultation with an immigration law attorney.
Requirements for Employers Seeking to Hire Non-U.S. Workers
Before hiring foreign nationals to fill open positions, employers must certify that they have actively sought out American workers for those positions (PERM labor certification). Employers must also demonstrate that the job market for U.S. workers will not be negatively affected by their hiring of foreign nationals.
There are additional requirements that employers may be required to meet depending on the specific visa types being requested. Contact the firm to find out more.
Types of Employment-Based Visas for New International Hires
Permanent employment visas are categorized according to preference:
- First preference, EB-1 — a visa reserved for employees with extraordinary ability in business, science, the arts, education, and other fields.
- Second preference, EB-2 — a visa reserved for employees with specialized degrees in healthcare, architecture, engineering, and certain other fields. May include workers with applicable training and experience in specialized fields.
- Third preference, EB-3 — a visa reserved for employees who have training or experience in areas where U.S. workers are in short supply.
- Fourth preference, EB-4 — a visa reserved for "special immigrants," including religious workers, certain former employees of the U.S. government, translators and interpreters who meet certain criteria, and others.
- Fifth preference, EB-5 — a visa reserved for foreign nationals who plan to start a business or enterprise in the U.S. The extension of this visa is based upon a review of that business after two years.
The attorneys of Turlik & Budanitsky, P.C., represent employers throughout New Jersey seeking to employ foreign-national workers. They can explain the many visa options available and guide you through the application process.
Visas for Existing Employees Coming to the U.S.
Many employees wish to bring existing international employees to the U.S. either temporarily or permanently. Visas are available for intra-company transferees to a U.S. job site, and for those being brought to the U.S. temporarily for training opportunities or business meetings. The firm can assist you with these needs.
Contact a lawyer online or by calling 908-998-4480. A free initial consultation is offered.
