Cleveland Employment-Based Immigration Lawyer

Trust Our Experienced Immigration Attorneys in Cleveland and Twinsburg, OH

In pursuit of the American dream, individuals from all over the world come to the U.S. to seek employment. There are many different ways through which working individuals may obtain visas to work in the United States, depending on the type of occupation or skill. However, the process of obtaining these visas can sometimes be complicated, which is why it is so important to have an immigration lawyer on your side.

At Sintsirmas & Mueller Co. L.P.A., our lawyers can use their experience and knowledge of immigration law to help you obtain the green-card or work visa you require. With more than 50 years of combined legal expertise, our firm is comfortable offering client support and one-on-one attention.

Temporary Work Visas

If you plan to work in the United States temporarily, our lawyers can help you obtain the following visas:

• H Visas - The most common visa, H visas, can help immigrants with employer sponsors who are coming into the U.S. to work in specialty occupations.
• L Visas - Managers, executives or specialized employees who plan to enter the U.S. to work at an affiliate or branch of their current company may use the L visa to do so.
• O Visas - Certain individuals who have an extraordinary ability in the field of science, education, business, art, athletics, or film may be granted an O visa.
• E Visas - The E visas are reserved for foreign nationals of U.S. treaty countries potentially looking to invest money into U.S. businesses or enter into a trade agreement.

There are specific requirements for each of these visas, which our firm can guide you through. Our knowledgeable lawyers can help determine which visa is best for you, how it can be obtained.

Immigrant Visas

Individuals who wish to work in the United States permanently will be looking to obtain work visas that will permit them to gain a permanent residence card, also called a green card. The U.S. government strictly enforces immigrant laws and only permits a set number of visas annually.

The types of immigrant visas we can help you obtain include:

• EB-1 - Workers with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletic fields may apply for this visa. This may also include professors and researchers, as well as executives and transferees looking to transfer internationally.
• EB-2 - Individuals with advanced degrees may qualify for EB-2 if they have progressive experience in their profession.
• EB-3 - Skilled workers, professionals, and some other workers in unskilled positions may seek EB-3 visas.
• EB-4 - EB-4 visas are reserved for special immigrants, which may include religion workers, juveniles, members of the U.S. Armed Forces, broadcasters, physicians, U.S. government employees, and various others.
• EB-5 - The EB-5 visas are reserved for investors and entrepreneurs looking to invest in the U.S. and to create jobs.