Law Offices Of Jonathan A. Bartell

U.S. Work Visa Lawyer - Employment Visas

Cleveland Employment Visa Application Attorney
Columbus Work Visa and Labor Certification Lawyer
Nationwide Representation

Whether it is an international company outside the U.S. needing to move an employee to the U.S., or a domestic firm seeking employees abroad, the Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell has helped hundreds of people from all over the world obtain US work visas to work in the United States. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the firm guides clients through the complex process to gain approvals efficiently. Mr. Bartell also helps those already working in the U.S. to obtain extensions or apply for a change in residency status.

Employment-Based Visas

Contact us for help with a visa, the official document that allows one entry into a foreign country. The United States allows entry under several classifications for immigrants and non-immigrant employment sponsored visas:

H-1A Visa — Granted to registered nurses in response to the shortage of qualified workers in this profession. The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell assists nurses from any nation in obtaining the qualifications, and operates a training center in Russia. to address this shortage by creating a pool of foreign nurses.

H-1B Visa — A temporary visa that entitles the holder to work in the United States for a specific employer, in a specified job opening. The United States has a great need for the highly specialized knowledge some immigrants possess in computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and other areas. In spite of the need, the number of H-1B visas is limited each year, and there is often a substantial waiting period. Hiring a qualified immigration lawyer with the specialized knowledge of Labor Condition documentation and other issues can greatly facilitate the process.

Employment Skills (Immigrant Visas) — Foreign nationals who are seeking permanent residency (green card) in the U.S. based on employment skills need the assistance of an immigration attorney to guide them through the complexities of employment eligibility and the application process.

The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell is knowledgeable with all categories of employment-based (or "EB") visas:

  • EB-1 Visa (for priority workers)
  • EB-2 Visa (for professionals with advanced degrees or specific exceptional ability)
  • EB-3 Visa (for skilled or professional workers)
  • EB-4 Visa (for special immigrants)

Permanent resident applications are extremely complex and time-consuming. Business immigrants must submit extensive documentation, including a Labor Certification proving that there is a job awaiting them in the U.S. that cannot be filled by an American worker. Mr. Bartell personally handles every employment visa application, and steers it through the process as swiftly as possible. Contact Visa Lawyer Johnathan Bartell for an appointment today.

Other Non-Immigrant Work Visas

The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell handles all types of non-immigrant visas, such as employment-related visas, including:

H-2A Visa — Non-immigrant visas granted to foreign agricultural or seasonal workers, allowing them to work in the United States on a temporary basis when authorized U.S. workers are unavailable.

H-2B Visa — Non-immigrant visas granted to foreign seasonal (non-agricultural) workers, allowing them to work in the United States on a temporary basis when authorized U.S. workers are unavailable. Typically, H-2B visas to help employers fill labor needs in occupations such as construction, health care, manufacturing, food service or food processing, and hospitality services.

Jonathan A. Bartell can help in the application for the extension of H-2A or H-2B visas, as well as for:

  • H-3 business trainee visas
  • H-4 visas for spouses and kids of all types of non-immigrant workers
  • E1 and E2 trader and investor visas
  • L visas for non-immigrant managers, their spouses and children
  • O visas for non-immigrant workers with extraordinary abilities
  • NAFTA visas under the North American Trade Agreements

Why Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer?

The requirements for obtaining employment visas are constantly changing, and government agencies frequently modify their policies. Immigration is an immensely technical area of the law, and trivial mistakes in filing an application or missing documents can force your to start over from the beginning of the process, setting you back months or years. Now more than ever before it is important to have an attorney to represent you in your quest to obtain the appropriate visa. Many people who try to do it alone find themselves hopelessly entangled in bureaucratic red tape.

Don't let that happen to you! Call an employment visa application attorney today for your free initial consultation and find out how the Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell can assist you in reaching your goals quickly and efficiently. The firm is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and proudly serves clients statewide, nationwide, and worldwide.

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