Nationwide Business Immigration Attorney

Helping Clients Obtain Business Visas

At The Ratliff Legal Group, we can help you obtain business visa necessary for U.S. employment. We encourage you to contact us at 251-438-2250.

US Government Business Visa System

In order to get a business visa, you must have a permanent job in the U.S, or an employer willing to sponsor you. The U.S. government uses several levels of preference when determining who to issue business visas to. The amount of time you wait for your business immigration visa to be issued is determined by a preference system and your country of origin.

The first level of preference is for persons of extraordinary ability. This category includes professors, researchers and multinational executives or managers. In this category, you may be able to petition without an employer sponsor. Secondary preference is given to members of the professions with advanced degrees or exceptional ability.

The third level of level of preference is for skilled workers, or those who can perform work that requires at least two years of experience or training. Workers in this category include professionals with baccalaureate degrees and other workers who perform work that is not temporary or seasonal.

Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors

If you are a national of a country that the U.S. has a treaty of commerce and navigation with, U.S. law allows you to obtain a Eclass immigration visa. A treaty trader is a person who is coming to the U.S. to engage in substantial trade that is mostly between the U.S. and the treaty country. A treaty investor is a person who comes to the U.S. to manage an enterprise the person has invested in, or is in the process of investing a significant amount of capital.

Other Options

In addition to the systems described above, The Ratliff Legal Group will consider other laws that may help you obtain a business visa.

Types of Business Visas

There are several categories of business visas you may be issued. These include:

• H-1B visa
• H-2B visa
• L visa
• E visa
• Green card
• J-1 visa