WORK VISAS

• TN Visa. This visa is based on the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It allows Canadian and Mexican citizens to apply for a temporary work visa in the US. Eligible professions include accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, economists, and teachers, contingent upon receiving a full-time or part-time employment offer. Notably, there are different requirements and procedures for both Canadians and Mexicans.
  • The initial visa can be approved for up to 3 years and can be renewed for the longevity of your employment.
• L1 Visa (for executives or managers of a multinational company). L1A visa enables U.S. employers to transfer executives or managers from foreign affiliates to a U.S. office. Also, if the company is not yet established in the U.S., it permits sending an executive or manager to organize the company in the U.S. This visa is initially granted for 3 years, extendable by 2 years, with a max stay of 7 years. As a multinational manager or executive, you have the option to self-petition for an employment-based, first-preference visa. Upon approval, you can pursue legal permanent residence through adjustment of status. In addition, the L1B visa allows U.S. employers to transfer professional company employees to work in the U.S. You will be granted a visa for 3 years, with the option for renewal for an additional 2 years. However, it’s important to note that the limit of stay with the L1A visa is 5 years.

Extraordinary Achievement Requirements

• O visa (for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement). The O visa is for individuals with exceptional ability or achievement in science, art, education, business, or athletics. Also, for those who have demonstrated a record of extraordinary success in the film or television industry. They must meet the following requirements:
  • Demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim
  • Must come to the U.S. temporarily to work in the area of the extraordinary ability
  • If you are in the fields of science, education, business, or athletics, demonstrate exceptional achievement among a small percentage at the top.

  You will be granted the visa for up to 3 years and can be extended in increments of 1 year.

  Temporary visas

• P visa (Internationally Recognized Athlete).  The P visa allows internationally recognized athletes to temporarily compete in the United States, either individually or as part of a team. Athletes can bring their important support staff and family members. The P visa can be granted for 5 years, renewable in 5-year increments, totaling a 10-year stay. Attorney Yunuen Mora from Cross Border Lawyer specializes in representing primarily boxers and baseball players.
• R Visa (for ministers of a religious organization). The R visa provides a temporary work permit for ministers of a religious organization in the United States. The foreign national minister must be a member of the religious organization for at least 2 years before filing. Furthermore, religious workers are granted admission for up to 30 months, with a maximum duration not exceeding 5 years. After two consecutive years with the same religious organization, the worker can file a Special Immigrant Religious Worker petition. If granted, it will allow the religious worker to self-petition to become a legal permanent resident.

Cross Border Lawyer

Attorney Yunuen Mora from Cross Border Lawyer has extensive experience representing individuals in all different non-immigrant visa areas. She will guide you through the process, allowing you to full focus on your work or competition.