Business Immigration
Strategic Employment-Based Immigration Solutions for Businesses
A strategic approach to business immigration is essential for workforce development and corporate growth. The firm provides comprehensive legal guidance across all temporary visa categories and employment-based green card pathways — from H-1B visas to EB-5 investments.
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Business immigration in Connecticut & New York — quick answer
U.S. business immigration spans temporary nonimmigrant work visas — H-1Bspecialty occupation (65,000 cap + 20,000 U.S. master's exemption under INA § 214(g)), L-1A manager/executive (7-year max) and L-1B specialized knowledge (5-year max) under 8 CFR § 214.2(l), O-1 extraordinary ability, and TN for Canadian and Mexican professionals — and the five employment-based immigrant preference categories at INA § 203(b): EB-1 (no PERM), EB-2(including National Interest Waiver under Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016)), EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5 investor ($800K TEA / $1.05M non-TEA). Most EB-2 and EB-3 petitions require PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor under 20 CFR Part 656.
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Our Services
Business Immigration Services We Provide
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for tech, finance, and healthcare professionals
- L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas (L-1A for executives/managers & L-1B for specialized knowledge)
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas for leaders in science, arts, and business
- TN NAFTA/USMCA Professional Visas for Canadian and Mexican citizens
- EB-1, EB-2, & EB-3 Employment-Based Green Cards
- PERM Labor Certification process management
- EB-5 Investment Visa Program for foreign investors
- Corporate I-9 & E-Verify Compliance and audit defense
By the numbers
Key Business Immigration Statistics
Understanding the current landscape for business immigration is crucial for strategic planning.
~26%
H-1B Lottery Selection Rate
Making alternative visa strategies essential for top talent.
500+
Days for PERM Processing
Requiring long-term planning for green card sponsorship.
$800K
Minimum EB-5 Investment
For Targeted Employment Area (TEA) projects.
Categories
Comprehensive Visa & Green Card Categories
The firm covers the full spectrum of employment-based immigration needs.
Temporary Work Visas
- L-1 Intracompany Transfers: For managers and specialized knowledge employees.
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability: For top professionals in their fields.
- TN Professionals: For Canadian and Mexican citizens under USMCA.
Employment-Based Green Cards
- EB-1 Priority Workers: For the truly exceptional, including multinational executives.
- EB-2 Advanced Degree: For professionals and National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases.
- EB-3 Skilled Workers: For professionals and other skilled labor.
Corporate Compliance
- I-9 Verification: Training and audit preparation to ensure full compliance.
- E-Verify Management: Guidance on participation and resolving TNCs.
- H-1B & LCA Compliance: Public access file maintenance and audit support.
Our Process
How We Handle Your Business Immigration Case
- 1
Strategic Assessment
We evaluate corporate goals and individual qualifications to determine the most effective visa or green card strategy, considering current processing times and lottery odds for your business in CT or NY.
- 2
PERM Labor Certification (If Required)
We manage the entire PERM process, from prevailing wage determination to recruitment and filing, navigating processing times that can exceed 500 days.
- 3
Petition Preparation & Filing
Our team prepares and files meticulous petitions (e.g., I-129 for nonimmigrant visas, I-140 for immigrant visas) with comprehensive supporting documentation to minimize RFEs.
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Compliance & Long-Term Planning
We provide ongoing corporate compliance support for I-9 and E-Verify and assist with long-term planning for employees' transition to permanent residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Immigration FAQ
Business Immigration Services
Explore Every Employment-Based Visa & Green Card
Seven focused sub-areas — click any card to see eligibility criteria, statutory authority, processing times, and USCIS filing fees for that specific category.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Specialty occupations (bachelor's+) sponsored by U.S. employers; FY2026 cap 65,000+20,000.
Explore H-1B Specialty Occupation VisaL-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
Executives, managers, specialized-knowledge employees transferring from foreign affiliate (L-1A / L-1B).
Explore L-1 Intracompany Transfer VisaO-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
Extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics (no annual cap).
Explore O-1 Extraordinary Ability VisaEB-1 Priority Worker Green Card
Extraordinary ability (EB-1A self-petition), outstanding professors/researchers (EB-1B), multinational managers (EB-1C).
Explore EB-1 Priority Worker Green CardEB-2 NIW Green Card
National Interest Waiver — Matter of Dhanasar three-prong framework, no PERM.
Explore EB-2 NIW Green CardEB-3 Skilled Worker Green Card
Skilled / professional / other worker categories; Schedule A nurses + physical therapists exempt from PERM.
Explore EB-3 Skilled Worker Green CardPERM Labor Certification
Department of Labor recruitment + ETA Form 9089 (precursor to EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship).
Explore PERM Labor CertificationFY2025 H-1B selection
24.8% selected — 124,099 of 343,981 registrations.
Per USCIS's H-1B Electronic Registration Process disclosure, the FY2025 selection rate was the lowest in the lottery's history — increasing the strategic value of cap-exempt and alternative categories such as L-1, O-1, and direct EB-1/EB-2 NIW filings.
“Visas shall be made available… to qualified immigrants who are aliens described in any of the following subparagraphs (A) through (E): (A) priority workers… (B) members of the professions holding advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability… (C) skilled workers, professionals, and other workers… (D) certain special immigrants… (E) employment creation.”
Related Topics
Related Immigration Topics
- H-1B Visa — Specialty occupation cap-subject & cap-exempt
- L-1 Visa — Intracompany transferees, L-1A & L-1B
- O-1 Visa — Extraordinary ability nonimmigrant
- EB-1 Green Card — Priority workers, no PERM
- EB-2 NIW — National Interest Waiver self-petitions
- EB-3 Green Card — Skilled, professional, other workers
- PERM Labor Certification — DOL recruitment & ETA-9089
- Corporate Immigration — I-9 / E-Verify compliance
FAQ
Business immigration: source-backed answers
What categories does business immigration cover?
U.S. business immigration includes temporary employment-based nonimmigrant visas — H-1B specialty occupation, L-1 intracompany transferee (L-1A managers/executives and L-1B specialized knowledge), O-1 extraordinary ability, TN under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals, E-1/E-2 treaty traders and investors, and H-2A/H-2B seasonal workers — and the five employment-based immigrant preference categories at INA § 203(b): EB-1 priority workers, EB-2 advanced-degree professionals and National Interest Waivers, EB-3 skilled workers and professionals, EB-4 special immigrants, and EB-5 immigrant investors.
What is the H-1B annual cap?
INA § 214(g)(1)(A) sets the regular H-1B cap at 65,000 visas per fiscal year. INA § 214(g)(5)(C) provides an additional 20,000 cap-exempt numbers for beneficiaries holding a U.S. master's or higher degree. Petitions filed by qualifying institutions of higher education, related/affiliated nonprofits, nonprofit research organizations, and governmental research organizations are exempt from the numerical cap under INA § 214(g)(5)(A)-(B).
Which employment-based green cards bypass PERM?
All EB-1 priority worker subcategories (EB-1A extraordinary ability, EB-1B outstanding professor/researcher, and EB-1C multinational manager/executive) are exempt from PERM labor certification under INA § 212(a)(5)(A). EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitioners under Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016), also bypass PERM by self-petitioning under INA § 203(b)(2)(B)(i). Schedule A precertification under 20 CFR § 656.5 bypasses PERM for designated occupations (currently Professional Nurses and Physical Therapists, and Group II aliens of exceptional ability).
What are the EB-5 investment amounts?
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 set the minimum investment at $1,050,000 for standard investments and $800,000 for investments in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) — defined as a rural area or an area of high unemployment under INA § 203(b)(5)(B)(ii). The investor must create or preserve at least 10 full-time positions for qualifying U.S. workers within two years.
Can H-1B holders pursue a green card?
Yes. H-1B is a dual-intent visa under 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(16)(i), meaning the alien may simultaneously pursue lawful permanent residence without prejudice to H-1B status. AC21 sections 104(c) and 106 also authorize H-1B extensions beyond the six-year maximum for beneficiaries with an approved I-140 or a PERM/I-140 filed at least 365 days before the requested extension.
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