San Francisco H Visa Immigration Lawyer

California H-1 Work Visa for Professional Occupations Attorney

The immigration law firm of Litwin & Associates assists United States employers and foreign nationals in obtaining H visas. These visas enable foreign professionals to work in the U.S. temporarily on a short- or long-term basis. Contact us if you are a foreign professional seeking an H visa, or an employer wishing to hire a non-U.S. citizen for employment in California.

H-1 Work Visas for Professional Occupations

Our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in all opportunities and requirements associated with non-immigrant H visas.

• H-1B visa: Temporary professionals holding college degrees or years of experience, or temporary specialized workers may qualify for an H-1 visa, such as the H-1B visa. To qualify for a temporary professional H-1 visa, there are four basic requirements: there must usually be an employer; a college degree; a position that requires that degree; and payment of prevailing wage. We assist professionals such as engineers, accountants, architects, and teachers (and their U.S. employers) in fulfilling the requirements for a temporary professional H-1 visa.
• H-2 visa: We also assist individuals in obtaining H-2 temporary worker visas. These involve a temporary situation and an employer who needs a specific person to fulfill a specialized need. An example might be a “chef trainer” who will train kitchen personnel for a limited period of time, a seasonal resort worker, etc.
• H-3 visa: Finally, some of our clients obtain H-3 visas as temporary trainees. Such persons are invited by employers to work for a salary for a limited period of time for the express purpose of training.

The H-1B visa is one of the most coveted non-immigrant visas. It is an appealing visa option due to the ability of foreign nationals to have dual intent (the intent to enter the U.S. on a temporary work visa and the intent to eventually obtain an adjustment of status to an immigrant visa). However, the U.S. has a cap each year on the number of H-1B visas that can be issued — and this cap is reached quickly each year. Efficient, accurate filing of your visa application is paramount to the success of your case.

Experienced U.S. Immigration Lawyers in California

At Litwin & Associates, we are accomplished at helping both individuals and employers meet all requirements for H visa applications. We have an extraordinarily high approval rate for our immigrant and business clients.

However, when annual caps have already been reached, we explore other visa options that enable clients to achieve their goals. For example, foreign professionals who are nationals of Chile or Singapore may qualify for an H-1B1 visa. Likewise, Australian professionals may qualify under the equivalent E-3 visa. With over fifty years of experience, we are capable of analyzing each client's situation and identifying the most effective strategy based upon the current immigration laws.

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Contact a San Francisco H Visa Immigration Attorney

Contact us for more information if you are a potential H-1 visa employee or a business wishing to hire international workers by way of H-1 visas.

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