USA · Work Visas

A US work visa is the first chapter of your green-card file, not the destination.

H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-2B, and TN visas, filed by one team in association with US immigration counsel, with the PERM and EB green-card case planned from the day the petition is filed. We pick the visa your role fits and the one your permanent case needs.

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Five US work visas. We pick the one your role and your green-card plan fit.

The H-1B is capped and lottery-selected; L-1, O-1, and TN are uncapped and move on their own timelines. Every one can anchor a PERM-based green-card case, so we plan the work visa and the permanent case together rather than in sequence.

VisaRoute to green cardBest forCap / sponsor
H-1B Specialty Occupation
Capped
lottery
Best forProfessionals in a specialty occupation that needs a bachelor degree or higherCap / sponsorAn annual cap (85,000) with beneficiary-centric lottery selection; an employer petitioner
L-1 Intracompany Transfer
Uncapped
L-1A / L-1B
Best forManagers and executives (L-1A) and specialised-knowledge staff (L-1B) moving within a multinationalCap / sponsorNo cap; a qualifying multinational employer and a year of work abroad
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Uncapped
documented
Best forIndividuals of extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athleticsCap / sponsorNo cap; a documented record of distinction and an advisory opinion
H-2B Temporary Worker
Capped
seasonal
Best forTemporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal, peak-load, or one-time rolesCap / sponsorAn annual cap (66,000) with supplemental visas some years; an employer and a labour certification
TN Professional (USMCA)
Uncapped
Canada / Mexico
Best forCanadian and Mexican professionals in a listed USMCA occupationCap / sponsorNo cap and no lottery; renewable in 3-year increments

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

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US work visas

The visas we file most.

Every visa below can anchor a PERM-based green-card case. Each has its own cap, sponsor rule, and timeline, and each deserves a read of the current forms and fees before it is filed.

H-1B Specialty Occupation

The classic professional visa for roles needing a bachelor degree or higher. It is capped at 85,000 a year and selected by a beneficiary-centric lottery, so each worker gets one entry regardless of how many employers register them. We time the registration and build the petition for the October start.

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L-1 Intracompany Transfer

An uncapped visa for moves within a multinational group: L-1A for managers and executives (up to 7 years), L-1B for specialised-knowledge staff (up to 5 years). It skips the lottery entirely, with a qualifying employer and a year of overseas service.

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O-1 Extraordinary Ability

An uncapped visa for individuals of extraordinary ability, used increasingly as an H-1B alternative for highly documented professionals. It needs a strong record of distinction and an advisory opinion, which we assemble with the supporting evidence.

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TN Professional (USMCA)

A visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals in listed USMCA occupations, with no cap and no lottery, renewable in 3-year increments. It is faster than the H-1B when the role qualifies, though USMCA itself is under periodic review.

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H-2B Temporary Worker

A capped visa (66,000 a year, with supplemental visas in some years) for temporary non-agricultural workers in seasonal or peak-load roles. It needs an employer and a labour certification, and the supplemental allocations shift, so we track the window.

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How we match you to a lane

Four filing lanes. Every one can anchor a green-card case.

Through the H-1B
Through the H-1B

For specialty occupations under the annual cap. We run a multi-year lottery strategy, weigh cap-exempt employers, and file the petition the moment a selection lands.

L-1, O-1, or TN
L-1, O-1, or TN

For those who qualify, the uncapped visas skip the lottery and move on their own timelines. We confirm the qualifying relationship, the documentation, or the USMCA occupation first.

Through the H-2B
Through the H-2B

For temporary non-agricultural roles under the 66,000 cap, with supplemental visas some years. We track the supplemental windows and the labour certification together.

The PERM case starts now
The PERM case starts now

Day one of the work visa is day one of the green-card file. We start the PERM early to lock the priority date, then file the I-140 and the I-485 when the visa bulletin allows.

How a US work file gets built

Four stages, sequenced to plan the green-card case from day one.

Visa fit & strategy

Your role mapped to the right visa, capped versus uncapped weighed, and the lottery registration or direct petition timed to the season.

Petition filing

The I-129 filed on the current form, with premium processing where it helps, and consular processing or change of status chosen for your location.

In-status & renewals

Extensions filed, status maintained, time abroad recaptured, and dependent H-4 or L-2 applications with their work authorisation handled together.

Work to green card

The PERM labour certification started early, the I-140 filed to lock the priority date, and the I-485 filed when the visa bulletin is current, on one case file.

Will you qualify?

A quick, honest read on your visa before you spend a dollar.

A few questions and an honest check of your role against the capped and uncapped categories. Free, no commitment.

Match my visa
  • ✓A qualifying offer and the right category, capped (H-1B, H-2B) or uncapped (L-1, O-1, TN)
  • ✓A specialty occupation (H-1B), a qualifying employer relationship (L-1), documented distinction (O-1), or a USMCA listed role (TN)
  • ✓The credential, wage evidence, or labour certification the category requires
  • ✓A green-card plan if permanent residence is the goal, with PERM and EB eligibility confirmed
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Honest answers

The questions that decide your US work-visa strategy.

  • Selection is beneficiary-centric: since the recent reform each worker gets a single lottery entry regardless of how many employers register them. The annual cap is 85,000, made up of 65,000 general plus 20,000 with a US master degree or higher. Employers register in March for selections that usually start in October, and there is a registration fee per beneficiary.

  • Yes. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities and non-profit research institutions, can file outside the cap, and the uncapped L-1, O-1, and TN visas skip the lottery entirely for those who qualify. We map your eligibility across all of them before committing to a capped filing.

  • Often. An H-4 spouse may be authorised to work where the H-1B holder has an approved I-140 or qualifies for certain extensions, and an L-2 spouse is authorised to work. We file the dependent visa and the work-authorisation application together so the family can work on arrival.

  • Most can. The H-1B, L-1, and O-1 commonly anchor a PERM-based EB green-card case. We start the PERM labour certification early so the priority date locks in, file the I-140, and then the I-485 adjustment when the visa bulletin is current, running the work file and the green-card file in parallel.

  • A USMCA work visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals in listed occupations, with no cap and no lottery, renewable in 3-year increments. It is generally faster than the H-1B when the role qualifies, though the USMCA agreement itself is under periodic review, so we confirm the role is on the current list.

  • The 2024 fee rule raised the H-1B registration fee, the I-129 petition fee, and premium processing, the I-129 form was revised in early 2025 alongside the H-1B and H-2 modernisation rules, and a related rule takes effect in early 2026. The category rules themselves remain. We file under the current forms and fees and confirm them before each petition.

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

H-1B registrations close in March. The next cap could select you.

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