Individuals who wish to invest in the United States may be able to obtain an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. The applicant must be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce. The purpose of the individual's entry must be to carry out substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country; or, to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the individual has invested; or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.

Eligibility Requirements: The applicant is required to come to the United States to develop and manage the operations of an enterprise in which the applicant has invested or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. In addition to the investment in a business enterprise, the investor must be coming to the United States to develop and direct the operations of the enterprise in which he or she has made the investment. The applicant must have more than fifty (50%) percent ownership of the investment, unless the applicant is coming as an employee of the enterprise.

The United States welcomes foreign students to American language schools, high schools, universities and other institutions of higher education. Students on F-1 visas may accept employment in the U.S. as a part of their practical training by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document.

Eligibility Requirements: An applicant for a student visa must come to the United States to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized by the United States government. The alien must have a valid educational purpose for coming to the United States. The student can stay in the United States for as long as he/she is enrolled in school.

The H-1B visa allows foreign nationals to work in the United States in specialty occupations. Specialty occupations are essentially professional positions. The H-1B visa category has the following key requirements:

• Applicant must have theoretical and practical application of a highly specialized body of knowledge
• Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• U-M must file the H-1B petition; prospective employees cannot obtain H-1B visas on their own

The United States government issues J-1 visas to individuals who take part in a wide range of exchange visitor programs sponsored by schools, businesses, and a variety of organizations and institutions. These programs are envisioned for business and industrial trainees, scholars, students, international visitors, teachers, research assistants and those on cultural missions. In addition, there are several exchange visitor programs for young people, including summer employment programs, internship programs for university students, and au-pair programs.

Eligibility Requirements: You meet the criteria for a J-1 exchange visitor visa if you are coming to the United States as a student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, medical graduate or international visitor who is participating in a program of studies, training research or cultural enrichment specifically designed for such individuals by the United States Department of State, through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Individuals who are employed outside the United States as executives, managers or in a position which requires specialized knowledge may qualify for a L-1 intracompany transfer work visa. If the applicant is already in the United States, a change of status might be possible. A change of status enables the individual to obtain L-1 status without leaving the country and having to apply for the L-1 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The process of completing and submitting a request for a L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa can be both costly and confusing. The L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa immigration package makes the application process straight-forward and easy to understand. This is a user-friendly step-by-step guide to help you file your application as efficiently and quickly as possible. The process of applying for a L-1 work visa is a 2-step process:

• Step 1: The Petition
• Step 2: The Application

Eligibility Requirements: The main requirement is that the applicant must be employed outside the United States and is being transferred to the United States branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or joint venture partner of the non-U.S. company. Other requirements may apply and it is recommended to review the information in the application manual before submitting the application. The application package may be ordered below.

The O Visa classification consists of three visas: O-1, O-2, and O-3. The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities within science, arts, education, business, or athletics at the national or international level. Individuals with a record of extraordinary achievements within motion picture and/or television can also apply for the O-1 visa as long as the work performed is in an area of extraordinary achievements. O-2 visas are for supporting individuals of the O-1 visa holder, and the relationship between the O-1 and O-2 visa holder must have been long lasting. The spouse and unmarred children of O-1 visa holders are entitled to O-3 visas to come to the Unites States with the main O-1 visa holder.

Eligibility Requirements: The work performed must be temporary. The individual must possess skills that are extraordinary within the field of sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or within the field of motion picture or television industry. Examples of proof of extraordinary ability can be contracts, awards, nominations, prices, published material, or similar documentation reflecting the nature of the individual’s achievement.

The United States government issues visas to individuals who are members of legitimate religious organizations so they can live and work legally in the United States for a specific period of time. These visas are called R-1 Religious Worker visas. R-1 visas are made available to members of the clergy and also to key employees of religious organizations. The process of completing and submitting a request for a R-1 Religious Workers Visa can be both costly and confusing. The R-1 Religious Worker Visa immigration package makes the application process easy to understand. This is a step-by-step guide to help you file your R-1 visa application as efficiently and quickly as possible.

Eligibility Requirements:R-1 visas can be obtained if the applicant has been a member of a legitimate religious denomination for at least 2 years. R-2 visas can be obtained for accompanying relatives of the main applicant (R-1 visa holder). Other requirements may apply and it is recommended to review the information in the application manual before applying.

TN Visas are temporary work visas available only to citizens of Mexico and Canada. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a citizen of a NAFTA country may work in a professional occupation in another NAFTA country, as long as the applicant meets certain requirements. The spouse and unmarried minor children of the principal applicant are entitled to the derivative status (called TD visa), but they are unable to accept employment in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Visas are only available to citizens of Mexico and Canada
• The profession is on the NAFTA list (professions listed on application package)
• The applicant has the specific criteria for that profession
• The prospective position requires someone in that professional capacity
• The applicant is going to work for a U.S. employer

The O Visa classification consists of three visas: O-1, O-2, and O-3. The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities within science, arts, education, business, or athletics at the national or international level. Individuals with a record of extraordinary achievements within motion picture and/or television can also apply for the O-1 visa as long as the work performed is in an area of extraordinary achievements. O-2 visas are for supporting individuals of the O-1 visa holder, and the relationship between the O-1 and O-2 visa holder must have been long lasting. The spouse and unmarred children of O-1 visa holders are entitled to O-3 visas to come to the Unites States with the main O-1 visa holder.

Eligibility Requirements:The work performed must be temporary. The individual must possess skills that are extraordinary within the field of sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or within the field of motion picture or television industry. Examples of proof of extraordinary ability can be contracts, awards, nominations, prices, published material, or similar documentation reflecting the nature of the individual’s achievement.

An "Outstanding Researcher or Professor" EB-1(b) petition is for those who are internationally recognized as outstanding in a particular scientific or scholarly field.

There are three three main requirements for someone seeking a petition as an "Outstanding Researcher/Professor", including:

• International recognition as being outstanding in a specific academic field;
• At least three years of relevant research or teaching experience: Research or teaching experience obtained while in pursuit of an advanced degree, such as a Ph.D., can be counted toward the three year requirement, but only if the alien has acquired the degree, and if the teaching duties were such that he or she had full responsibility for the class taught or if the research conducted toward the degree has been recognized within the academic field as outstanding. The alien must document his/her work history with letters from current and/or former employers describing work duties and years of employment;
• A job offer for a permanent research position or a tenured or tenure-track teaching position: Generally, the job offer is given by a university or other similar academic or scientific institution, but it can also be offered by a private employer. If the offer is from a private employer, the employer must have at least three full-time researchers along with accompanying documentation supporting their accomplishments within the field.

Outstanding Professors and Researchers are recognized internationally for their outstanding academic achievements in a particular field. In addition, an outstanding professor or researcher must have at least three years experience in teaching or research in that academic area, and enter the U.S. in a tenured or tenure-track teaching or comparable research position at a university or other institution of higher education. If the employer is a private company rather that a university or educational institution, the department, division, or institute of the private employer must employ at least three persons full time in research activities and have achieved documented accomplishments in an academic field. The employer must file the petition for an outstanding professor or researcher, while the EB-1 worker of extraordinary ability may petition for himself or herself.

Evidence that the professor or researcher is recognized as outstanding in the academic field must include documentation of at least two of the following:

• Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement;
• Membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievements;
• Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien's work in the academic field;
• Participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field;
• Original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field;
• Authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field

In general there are two things that have to be shown in order to obtain a National Interest Waiver. One is that the position is in the national interest of the United States, which means that it must be important to the whole United States and not just one individual company, city, or region. Secondly, it is not enough just to be working in the area of national interest, but that the petitioner must make a real "contribution" or "impact" in that area. A successful National Interest Waiver applicant must also be considered "above" the average person working in that same area of national interest. These are very general guidelines.

Because employment based permanent residence and the national interest waiver are complex processes requiring considerable expertise, it is very important to have the assistance of an employer's immigration specialist or a qualified immigration attorney. If you are thinking about obtaining employment based permanent residence in the US or a national interest waiver, it is a good idea to consult with an immigration attorney early on to get a clear understanding of the factors that are likely to be important in your case. You should consider such a consultation even if you don't yet have a permanent job, since the knowledge you gain may help you in negotiating with an employer or deciding which job offer to accept.

The PERM process is a complicated process. It involves a thorough review of the alien beneficiary’s qualifications, the position offered and the employment setting, the strategic design and requirements of the job, the detail arrangement and follow-up of the recruitment schedules, the compliance of recruitment procedures, and the proper documentation and technical check in the forms.

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The K-1 Visa, also known as the Fiancée Visa, may be used by United States citizens who wish to bring their prospective husbands or wives to the United States with the intention of getting married. Minor children of fiancées can also accompany them to the United States as they can be issued K-2 visas. The U.S. citizen must file a petition with the USCIS on behalf of the foreign fiancé(e). After the petition is approved, the fiancé(e) can obtain a K-1 fiance visa. The K-1 visa is issued at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States. Definition: Individuals for whom English is not a native language sometimes get confused with the terms "Fiancée" and "Fiancé". The K-1 Visa applies to both Fiancée and Fiancé of United States citizens.

• Fiancée: A woman to whom a man is engaged to be married.
• Fiancé: A man to whom a woman is engaged to be married.

Eligibility Requirements: Until the actual marriage takes place, the fiancé(e) is considered a non-immigrant. A non-immigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose. A fiancé(e) may not obtain an extension of the 90-day original non-immigrant admission. After the marriage takes place, the foreign national may apply for Green Card through Marriage to become a United States citizen.

Spouses of U.S. citizens, and the spouse's children, can come to the United States on nonimmigrant visas (K-3 and K-4) and wait in the United States to complete the immigration process. Before a K-4 visa can be issued to a child, the parent must have a K-3 visa or be in K-3 status.

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Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed by Congress in 1994, the spouses and children of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPR) may self-petition to obtain lawful permanent residency.

The immigration provisions of VAWA allow certain battered immigrants to file for immigration relief without the abuser's assistance or knowledge, in order to seek safety and independence from the abuser.