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Why U.S. Business Immigration Demands Expert Legal Guidance

The U.S. business immigration system is one of the most complex legal frameworks a company can navigate. From H-1B specialty occupation petitions to intracompany transfers, PERM labor certifications, and immigrant petitions, each category carries distinct eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and USCIS scrutiny. A single filing error can mean costly delays, lost contracts, and damaged business relationships.

The Law Offices of Mary Kennedy is a trusted business immigration law firm and full-service immigration law office delivering precise, strategic solutions for IT consulting companies, multinational employers, and skilled professionals across the U.S.

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Our Business Immigration Services

Five distinct visa and petition categories fall under business immigration. Each carries different eligibility standards, filing requirements, and USCIS scrutiny levels.
Specialty Occupation Visas
The H-1B work visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree. From initial petition filing to RFE responses and extensions, our business immigration attorney handles every stage of the H-1B process with precision.
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Intracompany Executive Transfers (L-1A)
The L-1A visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives and managers to a U.S. branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or parent. No PERM labor certification is required. L-1A visa holders frequently pursue the EB-1C employment-based green card because the qualifying criteria, executive or managerial capacity and the multinational corporate relationship, closely mirror what USCIS assessed for the L-1A petition.
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Intracompany Specialized Knowledge Transfers (L-1B)
The L-1B visa covers employees with specialized knowledge of a company's products, services, or internal processes being transferred to a U.S. entity. Generic industry expertise does not meet the USCIS standard. The specialized knowledge argument must be company-specific and precisely documented.
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PERM Labor Certification
PERM is the Department of Labor process that most EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card cases must complete before an I-140 petition can be filed. The employer must conduct a documented recruitment campaign and prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the offered position at the prevailing wage.
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Form I-140 Immigrant Petition
Form I-140 is the USCIS petition that establishes a foreign worker's eligibility for an employment-based green card and locks in the priority date. For EB-2 and EB-3 cases, it follows PERM approval. EB-2 National Interest Waiver applicants may self-petition without PERM or employer sponsorship.
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Who Qualifies for Business-Based Immigration?

U.S business immigration services cover a wide range of visa categories for professionals, investors, and employers. Here is a quick overview of who may be eligible.

Specialty Occupation Professionals

Foreign nationals working in roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, sponsored by a U.S. employer filing an H-1B petition on their behalf.

Intracompany Executives and Managers

Employees of multinational companies transferring to a U.S. branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or parent in a genuine executive or managerial capacity, qualifying for the L-1A visa.

Intracompany Specialized Knowledge Employees

Employees with knowledge of a company's proprietary products, services, or internal processes that is distinct from general industry expertise, qualifying for the L-1B visa.

Employer-Sponsored Green Card Applicants

Foreign workers whose U.S. employer is willing to sponsor them through the PERM labor certification and I-140 immigrant petition process for an EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card.

Self-Petitioning Professionals

Individuals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability whose work serves the national interest may qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, allowing them to file Form I-140 without employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification.

Trade and Investment Participants

Citizens of treaty nations who have engaged in substantial trade with the U.S or made qualifying investments in American businesses may qualify under E-1 or E-2 visa categories.

Professionals from Specific Countries

Canadian and Mexican professionals working in designated fields may qualify for TN status under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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What happens if my H-1B petition receives an RFE?

A Request for Evidence is not a denial. It means USCIS needs additional documentation before making a decision. Our business immigration attorney team responds to RFEs strategically, with precise – well-documented responses that directly address USCIS concerns and protect your approval odds.

How long does the H-1B visa process typically take?

Processing times vary depending on USCIS workload and filing type. Standard processing typically takes several months – while premium processing offers a significantly faster decision timeline for an additional fee. Our team advises clients on the best filing strategy based on their specific project deadlines and business needs.

What is the difference between the L-1A and L-1B visa?

Both are intracompany transfer visas for employees of multinational companies. The L-1A covers executives and managers and allows a maximum stay of seven years. The L-1B covers employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products, services, or internal processes and carries a five-year maximum stay. The evidentiary standard differs significantly. L-1A petitions must prove genuine executive or managerial capacity. L-1B petitions must prove the knowledge is company-specific, not general industry expertise.

When does an employer need PERM and when is it not required?

PERM labor certification is required for most EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card cases. The employer must demonstrate through a documented recruitment campaign that no qualified US worker is available for the offered position at the prevailing wage. PERM is not required for EB-1 categories, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, or L-1 intracompany transfer cases. Where PERM is required, filing should begin as early as possible, the PERM filing date becomes the priority date that determines the worker’s place in the immigrant visa queue.

How does the Law Offices of Mary Kennedy differ from other immigration law firms?

The Law Offices of Mary Kennedy is a dedicated business immigration law firm specializing in IT consulting companies. We understand the unique compliance pressures, USCIS scrutiny, and tight project timelines that IT staffing firms face. Our business immigration services are built around your company’s specific goals, not a generic one-size-fits-all approach.

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