Work Visas

Visa

There are several types of work visas, including specialty occupations, seasonal, exchange workers, treaty traders, intra-company transfers, and trade NAFTA workers from Mexico and Canada. Whether your question is about what kind of work visa you should apply for, how to appeal a denied application, or what part your employer plays in acquiring a work visa, the following guides have all the information you need.

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Seven Things You Can Do to Build Your O-1 or EB-1 Case as an "Alien of Extraordinary Ability"

Written by attorney Karin Wolman. STAFF PICK

DO Keep your resume or curriculum vitae up to date. Your resume or curriculum vitae is an essential building-block in your case. Include all employment in your field, paid and volunteer work,... more
What Are the Different Categories for Temporary Work Visas?

Written by attorney Danielle Beach.

Specialty Occupations (H1B). In order to be eligible for an H1B, a foreign national must have a job offer from a U.S. employer, which requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of... more
TN Visa Overview

Written by attorney Brian Zuccaro.

Provides a quick overview of the NAFTA TN visa classification.
TN Visa for Citizens of Canada and Mexico

Written by attorney Sung Yu.

The TN (Trade NAFTA) status is a special non-immigrant status in the United States only for citizens of Canada and Mexico. To be eligible for the TN Visa, your occupation must belong to one of the... more
Authorization to Work for F and J Visas

Written by attorney Elizabeth Blandon.

Employment is permitted on a limited basis for students (F visa) and exchange visitors (J visa). The article discusses the differences in employment authorization for person who hold each status.... more
How to Obtain a TN Visa

Written by attorney Eli Kantor.

No Annual Cap. There is no annual limit on the number of TN admissions to the United States. A single individual may enter the United States in TN status multiple times per year.