San Antonio Employment Visa Attorneys

There are a number of different types of U.S. employment visas. There are complex distinctions between each of these visas.

In order to determine which of these visas most applies to your situation, call us at (210) 802-2222. We can help you select the appropriate form and make sure you fill it out correctly.

Types of U.S. Employment Visas

Below is a bit of information about each type of employment visa.

Priority Workers

Priority workers are those who have demonstrated the ability to provide extreme value to the U.S. workforce. They have often earned extraordinary acclaim in their industries. Many are noted professor or researchers. Others have made significant accomplishments as leaders in branch locations of companies who are headquartered in the United States.

Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees & Persons of Exceptional Ability

These workers have earned degrees beyond a baccalaureate degree in their chosen profession, have acquired at least five years of progressive experience, or have demonstrated a talent for their industry that far surpasses their peers.

Skilled Workers, Professionals, Unskilled Workers

Skilled workers have jobs that require a minimum of 2 years training, while unskilled workers execute tasks that require less than 2 years training. Professional careers require a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. university or its foreign equivalent.

Certain Special Immigrants

This visa applies to a wide spectrum of workers including government and religious personnel.

Immigrant Investors

These foreign citizens have invested between U.S. $500,000 and $1,000,000 in a commercial enterprise in the United States, among other criteria.