Experts in H1B, L1B, EB2, and EB2-NIW visas — key categories for U.S. work-based immigration.
1. H1B Visa
- Purpose: Temporary work visa for specialty occupations (requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Key Points:
- Annual cap (85,000, including 20,000 for advanced degree holders).
- Employer-sponsored; lottery-based selection.
- Ideal for: Tech, engineering, finance professionals.
2. L1B Visa
- Purpose: Intracompany transfer for employees with specialized knowledge.
- Key Points:
- No annual cap, but employer must have U.S. and foreign offices.
- Faster processing than H1B; no lottery.
- Ideal for: Multinational companies transferring key personnel.
3. EB2 Visa (Employment-Based, 2nd Preference)
- Purpose: Permanent residency (green card) for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability.
- Key Points:
- Requires PERM labor certification (proving no qualified U.S. workers available).
- Ideal for: PhD holders, researchers, high-skill professionals.
4. EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver)
- Purpose: EB2 green card without PERM or employer sponsorship.
- Key Points:
- Applicant must prove work benefits the U.S. national interest (e.g., healthcare, STEM, entrepreneurship).
- No job offer required; self-petition allowed.
- Ideal for: Researchers, entrepreneurs, artists with significant impact.