Temporary Work Visa Attorneys in New York
If you wish to come to the United States for a limited period of time, you must first obtain a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay. A temporary worker visa is for a person from a foreign country who wants to enter the United States for employment lasting for a fixed period of time. Each visa will require the prospective employer to first file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. After the petition is approved, you can apply for the visa, if you are in the United States in lawful status, you would file for a change of status. There are various temporary work visas and having an experienced immigration attorney to walk you through obtaining your temporary work visa is in your best interests. If you need a quality team of attorneys in the United States to guide you through the process, contact Nassau County Immigration Law Group today.
Types of Temporary Work Visas
There are a wide variety of temporary work visas that may apply to foreign nationals who wish to work temporarily in the United States. These are listed as follows:
- E-1: Treaty Traders
- E-2: Treaty Investors
- E-2: CNMI Investor
- E-3: Certain Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia
- H-1B: Specialty Occupations and Fashion Models
- H-1C: Registered Nurse
- H-2A: Agricultural Workers
- H-2B: Non-Agricultural Workers
- H-3: Non-Immigrant Trainee
- I-1: Representatives of Foreign Media
- L-1A: Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
- L-1B: Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge
- O-1: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
- P-1A: Internationally Recognized Athlete
- P-1B: Member of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group
- P-2: Performer or Group Performing under Reciprocal Exchange Program
- P-3: Artist or Entertainer Part of a Culturally Unique Program
- Q: Cultural Exchange
- R-1: Temporary Religious Workers
Labor Certification and Petition Approval
In some cases, a labor certificate or another approval from the Department of Labor is required before filing the Petition for a nonimmigrant worker. Depending on the type of work, some temporary worker visa categories are limited in the approved petitions allowed each year. An attorney from Nassau County Immigration Law Group can guide you through the process and work to ensure that your petition and application goes smoothly.
Applying for a Temporary Work Visa
Once the Form I-129 is approved, you can apply for a visa. The USCIS will send your prospective employer the approval which is on a Notice of Action, Form I-797. Once you have the approval you can then apply for a visa with the consulate via an application submitted online. You will be scheduled for an interview at the consulate before the visa is issued to ensure you are eligible to enter the United States.
Preparing for the Interview
It is critical that you take the time to be prepared for your interview. You will have to gather documents to be approved for the visa, provide a passport, and provide your visa application confirmation page. Additionally, you will have to provide the application fee payment receipt and bring a printed photo of yourself to the interview. You will have to provide a receipt number for your I-129 or I-797. You may also be required to provide additional documentation, including a residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon, documentation of family relationships, documentation of your economic situation, and your long-term plans.
Contact a Nassau County Employment Immigration Attorney
Nassau County Immigration Law Group handles the acquisition of all temporary work visas for clients in Nassau County. Whether you are an employer looking to file a petition with the USCIS or an employee whose petition has been approved, let our firm guide you through the process and work to ensure there are no delays in obtaining a temporary work visa. To discuss your situation with a team of attorneys, contact Nassau County Immigration Law Group today.