Business-based immigration

U.S. companies may wish to employ foreign national workers on either a short-term or a long-term basis. The criteria for petitioning for nonimmigrant work visas or permanent residence (“green cards”) for workers are specific, complicated and strict. Many of the immigration procedures involved in obtaining visas or permanent residence do not have much to do with business necessity even though these processes are supposed to help American companies employ much needed skilled employees from abroad.

It is important for companies and foreign national workers to seek the advice of a qualified immigration attorney early in the…