Global expansion into international markets has led to an exponential increase in immigration – inbound and outbound. How does one manage cross-border moves for work reasons?

PF Law’s Immigration Law lawyers advise American employers who need to hire overseas staff for their US operations, American employers who need to transfer employees overseas, international companies who need to relocate employees with specialized know-how to the United States, as well as individual entrepreneurs who wish to enter the United States for investment purposes. Our team offers support on the application process for all types of US green cards as well as visas for national and international relocations.

For companies with an international reach, it is not uncommon for employees to travel to different countries for work. At times this could be for short periods like a few days – or other times a full relocation is required for many months or years. With the latter two cases, a work visa is required, and legal counsel should be sought for assistance with the application process.

In more detail our firm can provide counsel on the following types of work visas:

• E Work Visas – used for commercial interests or when there is the need to run a business.
• H-1B Work Visas are for those professionals carrying out specialized activities. In this case the minimum prerequisite is to have a university degree.
• J-1 Academic Visas are for students, professors and interns who have been hired to perform a previously agreed job.
• L-1. Top Management Visas are for executives and experienced employees who will cover important roles within branches or associated companies.

If a foreign employee is required to stay in the United States indefinitely for work – then a simple visa will no longer suffice, and a green card must be requested. PF Law has a wealth of experience providing counsel to companies and individuals on the application process – avoiding the most common mistakes people tend to make – hence making the process more efficient.

In more detail, our team provides counsel on:

• Green Cards for Work: This type of green card is intended for those who currently work and live in the United States through the use of a visa. It includes people with a high level of education or those with proven skills which are required in the US workplace.
• Green Cards for Family: The firm can provide assistance with green card applications for family reunification. This impacts partners and children of people living in the United States who already have green cards.

PF Law prides itself on its human approach to the practice of law as we work in partnership with our clients to guide them through the evolution and conclusion of legal processes.