Employment Based Immigration

Raleigh Employment-Based Immigration Attorneys

Do You Need to Live in the U.S. for Your Job?

There are two distinct options for working in the United States as a foreign national. You can obtain a work permit allowing you to live and work temporarily in the United States. There are over 60 different kinds of non-immigrant visas from which to choose.

While a temporary or nonimmigrant visa gives you the opportunity to work for a limited period in the U.S., employment-based immigration is an avenue to permanent legal residency. There are a limited number of employment-based immigrant visas allotted annually in the U.S. For this reason, obtaining an immigration work visa can be challenging. It is wise to work with one of our experienced and knowledgeable Raleigh employment immigration lawyers.

Call (919) 355-5134 to schedule a consultation at Gardner Law, PLLC today.

What Is an Investor Visa?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a visa offered by the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) to those foreign nationals who wish to invest capital in new startup ventures in the United States - particularly ventures in rural areas with high unemployment rates. This program was initiated in 1990 as a way to boost the United States economy.

Foreign citizens who invest a certain amount of money in new commercial enterprises in the U.S. - thus promoting job creation and economic growth - may be eligible for the investor visa.

Professional athletes may apply for O & P Visas to obtain temporary residence in the U.S. to perform and compete in sporting competitions. Sports coaches and managers may also travel to the U.S. with an EB-1 visa.

Helping You Achieve Your Occupational Goals in North Carolina

Our goal is to help you achieve your short-term or long-term goals in the United States. Learn more about how are employment-based immigration lawyers in Raleigh can help by calling our office to schedule an appointment. We provide legal services in English and Spanish.

Do not hesitate to retain the legal advocacy you need to ensure a high chance of success at this time. Contact us today at (919) 355-5134.

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Case Results

Results That Speak for Themselves
  • Secured Their Green Cards H2B to LPR

    After successfully getting Form 9089 certified by the Dept of Labor for supervisory positions with the company, we were able to reach out to the employees and work with the company to submit an I-140/I-485 petition which was successfully approved.

  • Released from ICE / Pending Work Permit Removal (Bond Motion)

    Immigrant had a prior order of removal from over 10 years ago. He was detained by ICE again and his US citizen wife hired us to try to get him out. We filed a Motion To Reopen his In Absentia Order with the immigration court in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • Secure a New P1 Visa for 3 Years P1 Visa

    We were able to work with his new manager to put together the needed information about their business, required licenses, and his ability to secure a new P1 visa for 3 years.

  • Approved Green Card AC21 Portability at the I-485 Interview

    We worked with her and her new employer to finalize her employment, prepare the I-485 Supplement J and gather the documentation to present at her interview under AC21 to allow her to port her I-140 and green card application.

  • Filed for I-918 U-Visa Petition U Visa Certification

    Re-submitted the request, along with the USCIS regulations noting that she had met the requirements in having provided assistance as well as her state of mind following the incident.

  • Green Card was Granted Same-Sex, Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status

    The petition did not have any red flags but the USCIS officer interviewed them separately (Stokes Interview) and asked incredibly specific and detailed questions about their finances, work history, and friends and family.

  • Renew Existing I-765 While Pending VAWA & I-48 VAWA

    We submitted her application, received a prima facie determination, and asked for her marriage-based I-485 to be held in abeyance until the I-360 VAWA petition could be approved.

  • Waiver Approved I-601A Waiver

    Waver was pending for almost one year, but it was approved and we are currently working on consular processing.

  • Received Certificate of Citizenship N-600

    This LPR client came to us worried about naturalizing because she had a bad criminal record and her naturalization application would probably be denied. After a thorough review of her family history, we realized she was already a US citizen through the Child Citizenship Act.

  • Approved for Adjustment of Status Family Member Adjustment of Status Granted

    Our client wanted to apply for adjustment of status via the 245i form, based on her sister’s US Citizenship that was granted many years prior to our case.

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The Right Attorneys

May Make All the Difference in the Outcome of Your Case
  • High Quality Legal Representation

    As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the North Carolina State Bar, Attorney Gardner has a reputation for professionalism and elite representation.

  • Your Success Is Our Priority

    Hiring a knowledgeable and passionate immigration attorney to represent your interests is one of the most important steps you can take. When you come to us, we will take a personal interest in your case because we genuinely care about your success.

  • Hablamos Español

    Lead Attorney Gardner is a world traveler who speaks fluent Spanish; the entire Gardner Law support team is fluent in Spanish as well. Our attorney will personally handle each legal aspect of your case. We will help you obtain the sense of ease and peace of mind you deserve during this trying and difficult time.

  • We Educate Clients

    We will review your case, inform you of your rights, and guide you in the path that best suits your needs. We will fully equip you to make informed decisions every step of the way. We will offer you the zealous advocacy and compassionate support you deserve.