Our firm of Business immigration lawyer in New York helps investors, professionals, skilled workers and people of extraordinary ability and other international clients in obtaining non-immigrant visas, labor certifications, employment-based immigration petitions and other vital business immigration matters. We help businesses in the United States and internationally to find solutions to their immigration needs.
Berd & Klauss, PLLC are experienced New York based immigration lawyers who guide businesses and corporations in new foreign national hires, visa extensions, as well as the transfer of international management and staff. We are highly skilled at constructing visa eligibility review, analyzing the potential of certain nonimmigrant and immigrant visa options and categories with years of experience in dealing with USCIS and the Department of State.
Our clients are located throughout the United States and in countries throughout the world. We have a detailed understanding of immigration law and the process of applying for immigration benefits. Our extensive knowledge of U.S. immigration law and government entities allows us to help clients navigate the complex immigration challenges in an effective and efficient manner.
Berd & Klauss, PLLC have vast expertise in all business immigration categories issued by USCIS which include nonimmigrant business visas granted to individuals who need to reside in the United States on a temporary basis due to employment. Nonimmigrant employment visas are only valid as long as the worker retains employment by the sponsoring company.
In order to continue to compete in the marketplace for skilled employees employers require the best and brightest talent available. This often requires finding workers from outside the U.S. to gain an edge, or a unique skill. When employees are sought from outside the U.S., that person will need a work visa.
The process of obtaining work authorization through business immigration can be a complex and long process. This is why it is imperative to engage an experienced corporate immigration attorney to assist you through the process. There are many issues that can surface during a process.
For experienced help with your business immigration needs in New York City call the attorneys of Berd & Klauss, PLLC.
FAQs
If you routinely hire international talent, it’s crucial to understand immigration rules so that you can hire foreign workers efficiently and in line with immigration regulations. Because immigration rules are strict, even small mistakes can cause your case to take longer than usual. You might have to pay additional fees (like refilling or legal costs), or the government could deny the application altogether. In many cases, fixing those mistakes means re-filing paperwork or restarting the process, which slows you down and puts you at a disadvantage compared to competitors.
An experienced immigration attorney helps your company handle filings correctly from the start. You can rely on them to keep timelines on track and manage compliance at every stage.
Your visa and compliance strategy should be tailored to your specific situation, not copied from another company.
Your business immigration attorney in New York will take the time to understand your organization and workforce needs. They will analyze what roles you need to fill and what your long-term plans are, and then flag compliance risks tied to those job titles and salary levels before you submit anything. They can also explain all possible visa options to you, so you can decide which route to pursue based on your hiring plans and projected labor and filing costs
Our business immigration attorneys can help you with a wide range of employment-based visas and permanent residence options, including:
- H-1B work visas for specialty occupations requiring higher education
- L-1 visas for executives and specialized employees (e.g., managers) transferring from overseas offices
- O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary achievements in fields such as science, arts, athletics, or education
- EB-1 green cards for professionals with extraordinary ability who wish to remain in the U.S. permanently
- EB-2 green cards for advanced-degree professionals or individuals with exceptional ability, often through employer sponsorship
- EB-3 green cards for skilled workers and professionals, as well as certain other employees
- EB-4 visas for special categories, most commonly religious workers
- EB-5 investor green cards for individuals who invest in qualifying U.S. businesses that create jobs
Each category has its own requirements and deadlines. Our team of business immigration lawyers can strengthen your documentation strategy so that you can prepare strong applications for both your business and your foreign employees.