Work Visa Pathways
Work Visa Options for Seattle Professionals and Employers

From temporary work visas to permanent residence, we provide experienced guidance across the full spectrum of employment-based immigration options.

Work Visa Pathways
Work Visa Options for Seattle Professionals and Employers
From temporary work visas to permanent residence, we provide experienced guidance across the full spectrum of employment-based immigration options.
Temporary Work Visas
Nonimmigrant visa categories for professionals working in the United States.
H-1B Visa
Specialty Occupation
The most common work visa for skilled professionals. Requires a specialty occupation position and at least a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Learn moreTN Visa (USMCA)
Canadian & Mexican Professionals
For Canadian and Mexican citizens in designated professions under the USMCA agreement. No cap, no lottery, and fast processing — especially at the Canadian border.
Learn moreO-1 Visa
Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
Learn moreL-1 Visa
Intracompany Transfer
For managers, executives, and specialized knowledge employees transferring from an international office to a U.S. location.
Learn moreE-2 Visa
Treaty Investor
For nationals of treaty countries investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business.
Learn moreEAD Cards
Employment Authorization
Work authorization documents for individuals in categories such as pending adjustment of status, certain dependent spouses, and asylum applicants.
Learn moreEmployment-Based Green Cards
Immigrant visa categories for permanent residence through employment.
EB-1 Green Card
Priority Workers
First preference for extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and multinational managers. No PERM required.
Learn moreEB-2 Green Card
Advanced Degree
Second preference for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Includes National Interest Waiver option.
Learn moreEB-3 Green Card
Professionals & Skilled Workers
Third preference for professionals with bachelor's degrees, skilled workers, and other workers.
Learn morePERM Labor Certification
Labor Market Test
The employer-sponsored labor certification process required for most EB-2 and EB-3 green card petitions.
Learn moreH-1B Visa Resources
In-depth guidance on specific H-1B topics for professionals and employers.
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