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H1B Visa

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Florida Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock files H1B visa applications.

Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files H1B Visa Applications for his clients. He has offices in Naples, Boca Raton, and Miami. The H1B allows foreign nationals to temporarily work “specialty occupations” in the U.S. A specialty occupation is one that requires, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree or enough work experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.  

 

Requirements of the H1B Visa

  • The applicant must have a job offer.
  • The employer must acquire labor certification from the Department of Labor.
  • The job must be in a “specialty occupation.” Specialty occupations include architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine, health, education, business, law, accounting, theology, and the arts.  Most occupations require the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher.  If the occupation requires a license, the applicant must also have a license.
  • H1B visas are valid for up to three years. They can be renewed for one three-year period only and then for one-year increments if the visa holder has an approved I140 petition. 
  • In most cases, the U.S. government caps the number visas given per fiscal year. The visas are typically used up within the first week or two of eligibility period so the applicant should file his or her paperwork early.

Benefits of the H1B Visa

  • The H1B visa is portable, meaning the visa holder can change job or change location of job as long as the employer files an amended petition timely.
  • Unlike the TN visa, The H1B is a “dual intent” visa. The applicant can submit a petition for a permanent green card without jeopardizing the ability to renew the visa.
  • The spouse and children under 21 can accompany the H1B holder to the U.S. The child can attend public school, and the spouse can work.
  • H1B visas are a viable solution for Indian citizens. Indians often have to wait for more than ten years to get a permanent green card. As long as the Indian citizen has an approved EB application, he or she can continue to renew the H1B application in one-year increments until a visa number comes up.

Hire an Experienced H1B Attorney Today

Call Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock today at 239-206-2363 to schedule an appointment.

TN Visa

TN VISA | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

TN Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Fort Myers | Boca Raton

Florida Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock files TN Visa applications

The TN visa (also called a “NAFTA visa”) allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States. Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has successfully represented thousands of clients from over a hundred countries in visa applications, including TN applications. 

 

TN Visa Requirements

  • The applicant must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico.
  • The applicant’s profession qualifies under the regulations as a designated TN occupation. Click this link to see the complete list of TN occupations.
  • Most  professions require a college degree; however, a few professions do not require a degree.
  • The applicant must have a job offer in the United States.  Additionally, the U.S. employer must pay an appropriate wage.
  • The applicant must prove he or she is qualified to perform the job.

Benefits of TN Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples, Boca Raton

  • Unlike the H1B visa, the U.S. government imposes no limits on the number of TNs issued per year.
  • The visa holder is allowed to work for a maximum of three years.  Further, the TN visa holder can renew the visa in three-year increments indefinitely.
  • The spouse and children under 21 of the TN holder may accompany the TN holder to the United States. Although the minor child of a TN holder may attend public school in the United States, the spouse cannot work.
  • Canadians can apply for the TN at the border and get immediate approval without lengthy wait times.
  • Unlike many other work visas, the TN does not require Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Contact an experienced Florida Immigration Attorney Today

Immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and has filed thousands of cases for clients in over 100 countries.  He has offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, and Miami, Florida. To schedule a consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm today.

O1 Visas

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Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock files O1 Visa Petitions.

U.S. immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files O1 visas for people in the field of entertainment, sports, and business. The O visa allows people to enter the United States who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.  In addition, the O visa permits people to enter the U.S. who have demonstrated a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

Types of O1 Visas

O visas comprise three categories:

  • The O visas allow people who hold extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to work in the U.S.
  • The O2 visa permits the artist’s or athlete’s support staff to enter the U.S.
  • The O3 visa allows the visa holder’s spouse and children to accompany the visa holder to the U.S.

Requirements for O1 Visa

  1. Employer or Agent Sponsor. The O visa requires a contract with a U.S. employer or agent. An individual may not petition himself or herself.
  2. Advisory Opinion. O visa petitions must include an advisory opinion from a trade or consulting organization or peer group. The opinion must state the individual has a reputation of extraordinary ability. If there is no applicable peer group, the applicant may substitute letters from experts in the field. The opinions or letters must prove the individual has already achieved the top level in her or his field. Click here to see the organizations who submit advisory opinions for O visa applications.
  3. Extraordinary Ability. In order to qualify for an O temporary visa, the individual must have extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, or athletics.  Extraordinary ability can be shown in one of two ways.  First, the applicant may demonstrate a one-time achievement such as an Olympic Medal, Academy Award, or Nobel prize or Grammy.  Alternately, the applicant may show national or international recognition.  In July of 2022, the U.S. government found that a competitive government grant for STEM research may be considered a factor in demonstrating extraordinary ability.

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