Employment-based immigration provides multiple paths to temporary work authorization and to lawful permanent residence. The firm represents individual workers, founders, and Illinois employers across the principal employment-based categories.
Nonimmigrant work visas.
H-1B specialty occupation visas, including cap-subject and cap-exempt filings, extensions, amendments, and transfers. L-1A and L-1B intracompany transferee visas. O-1 visas for individuals of extraordinary ability. TN visas under USMCA. E-2 treaty investor visas. H-2B seasonal nonagricultural visas. Each category has specific eligibility requirements, supporting documentation, and processing nuances.
Permanent residency through employment.
EB-1 priority workers (extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers). EB-2 advanced degree professionals and exceptional ability, including the National Interest Waiver. EB-3 skilled workers and professionals. EB-5 investor visas. Most employment-based green cards require labor certification through the PERM process before the immigrant petition can be filed.
Employer compliance.
Employers sponsoring foreign workers face significant compliance obligations: public access files, prevailing wage requirements, posting and recruitment, and audit response. The firm advises Illinois employers on building compliant programs that withstand scrutiny.
Realistic timelines.
Employment-based immigration is a multi-year process for most permanent residency categories, particularly for workers from countries with significant backlogs. The firm sets realistic expectations and structures filings to preserve options as the case progresses.
Who This Is For
- Foreign workers in specialty occupations
- Founders and executives transferring to U.S. operations
- Researchers and individuals of extraordinary ability
- Illinois employers sponsoring foreign workers
- Workers seeking the National Interest Waiver
Why Work With This Firm
- Both employer and employee representation
- Strategic case timing across categories
- PERM and labor certification experience
- Employer compliance counseling
- Coordination with personal immigration matters