Professional and Specialty Employees

This visa program, known as the H-1B visa, allows for a limited number of professionals to come to the US to work for up to three years. The job they are taking in the US must require at least a bachelor's degree and be in a specialty occupation. Unlike some other employment related visa programs, the H1B classification requires that the employer of the foreign profession obtain labor certification from the US Department of Labor (DOL) before proceeding with the visa request.

What is a Specialty Employee?

At Foley Law Offices, P.C., a Boston immigration law firm, our team is knowledgeable and experienced in filing petitions for labor certification with the DOL. We submit applications for individuals working in fields like architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts. The H-1B employment visa program also covers highly regarded fashion models. To begin the process of applying for an H1B visa for specialty employees, contact an experienced immigration attorney. Call 1-888-973-6448.

How We Can Help

In addition to filing the petition with the Department of Labor, our attorney will gather all required documentation, including:

• Evidence that the job is a specialty occupation
• A copy of the person's U.S. bachelor's degree required by the specialty occupation or a copy of a foreign degree determined to be equivalent to the U.S. degree and other educational qualifications
• Licenses or other official permission to practice the occupation
• A copy of the contract (if any) between the employer and the employee or a written listing of the terms of an oral agreement that represents the terms of employment

Contact an Experienced Immigration Lawyer

Our office has extensive experience managing the paperwork and the filing deadlines for complex visa applications. Our clients have said how much they appreciate the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the process is being handled correctly. To learn how we can help you acquire an H-1B visa, contact the Boston law firm, Foley Law Offices, P.C.

A Boston visa attorney focusing on helping individuals secure an H1B visa