Employment Visa Application Attorney

Nationwide Representation

The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell has helped hundreds of people from all over the world obtain employment visas to work in the United States. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the firm guides clients through the complex process to gain approvals in the most efficient time frame. 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
A visa is the official document that allows one entry into a foreign country. The United States allows entry under several classifications for immigrants and non-immigrants:

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 attaining 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 the application process.

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

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

Permanent resident applications are extremely complex and time-consuming. 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 visa application, and steers it through the process as swiftly as possible.

Other Non-Immigrant Work Visas
The Law Firm of Jonathan A. Bartell handles all types of employment-related visas, including:

• E1 and E2 trader and investor visas
• H-2A and H-2B non-immigrant visas for temporary workers

• L visas for non-immigrant managers

H-2A - 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 – 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.

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

Why Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer?
The requirements for obtaining employment visas are constantly changing, and government agencies frequently modify their policies. 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.

The Cleveland, Ohio law firm of Jonathan A. Bartell, Attorney at Law proudly serves clients in Columbus, Akron, Toledo, Youngstown, Canton and statewide. It also provides nationwide representation for immigration cases and can make appearances at U.S. embassies in foreign countries on behalf of its clients.