How Immigration Law Firms Help Businesses with Employee Immigration

Immigration law firms can help companies navigate the complex world of employee immigration. A business owner who is considering hiring international workers should know that several types of work visas and employment permits may be appropriate depending on their situation. An experienced immigration lawyer from The Echavarria Law Firm can help you determine which options are available to your company and advise you on how to proceed with your application.

Help businesses navigate the complex world of immigration

Immigration law is a complex area that requires specialized knowledge, experience and training. If you want to hire foreign workers or bring your employees to Canada, you must work with an immigration lawyer who understands the laws and can help you navigate the process.

A good example of this is when businesses need to hire foreign workers temporarily through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This program has specific requirements that must be met by employers before they can bring in foreign employees; these include having offers of employment in writing, ensuring there are no Canadians available for the position and paying wages equal to or higher than those offered by Canadian companies doing similar work.

Immigration lawyers know what documents should accompany an application for TFWP approval and how long it takes for them to be processed by Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC). They also know how many approvals can be granted per year so that companies don’t overuse the system–and risk losing their ability entirely–by requesting too many permits at once or hiring too many people under one permit over time without giving enough notice beforehand.”

Immigration Lawyers Can Help You Obtain a Work Visa

When hiring a worker, it’s essential to understand that the visa is issued by the government, not by your company. However, there are several things that employers can do to help their employees apply for work visas. Immigration lawyers specialize in helping businesses with immigration law and can help you obtain a work visa for yourself or your spouse or family member.

Finding an Immigration Lawyer Who Specializes in Your Specific Needs

• Look for a lawyer who is familiar with the visa you need.
• Look for a lawyer who has experience in your specific industry.
• Find a lawyer who speaks your language, if possible (this will make communication easier).
• Make sure that your immigration attorney is familiar with the immigration laws of your country or countries of origin, if applicable.

Employment Visas and Permits

There are several different types of employment visas and permits. Some are more appropriate for certain businesses than others, so it’s important to know what they are before you apply.

H-1B visa

The H-1B visa is the most common type of employment visa used by U.S.-based employers, but it can only be granted if an employer is willing to pay you an annual salary that meets certain minimum requirements ($60K or higher). This process requires filing paperwork with both USCIS (the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and your state department of labour; often this will require hiring an immigration lawyer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.*

K-1 Visa

A k-1 visa is for fiancés of US citizens. The K-1 visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States and marry their U.S. citizen spouse within 90 days of arrival, as long as they have met in person at least once within two years before filing the petition for K-1 status. If you are currently engaged and want to bring your fiancée over from abroad before your wedding day, this may be a good option for you!

K-2 Visa

The K2 visa is similar to its parent K1 counterpart but with some key differences: it does not allow beneficiaries to work or study while residing in America; instead, they must travel abroad at least once every 12 months (or else lose their status). Additionally, there’s no limit on how long these individuals can stay in America under this type of classification–as long as they maintain good standing with USCIS agents who oversee immigration services at ports of entry around country borders.”

Skilled Worker Visa Programs

• L-1 Visa: This visa allows U.S. companies to transfer their employees from overseas offices into their U.S. operations if they can prove that they have been working for the company abroad for at least one year within three years before making an application for this status in the United States; it also allows them to move their managers into leadership positions within their U.S.-based subsidiaries after these managers have spent at least one year working directly under them overseas.
•  E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: This program lets businesses establish themselves here without having any investment capital at all — just a treaty between two countries signed before 1982 that allows citizens from either nation access without restrictions on investments made by either side.
• TN Status (Trade NAFTA): Applicants must demonstrate that they’ll be employed in specific positions requiring specialized knowledge or skills; these include architects, accountants, physicians, teachers, lawyers, and engineers.

Green Card Through Marriage or Family Relationship

The K-3 visa is a temporary visa that allows the spouse of a US citizen to enter the country and apply for permanent residency (green card). Similarly, the CR-1 visa allows children of US citizens to enter and apply for green cards. The IR-2 and IR-1 visas allow parents and siblings respectively to come live in America as well.

There are different kinds of visas available – some more appropriate for certain businesses than others.

There are various kinds of visas available – some more appropriate for certain businesses than others. The best way to find out which visa is right for you is to consult with an immigration lawyer, who can help you determine what type of visa will be most beneficial for your business.

Businesses are often confused about what kind of immigration law firm they need. If you have questions about your company’s immigration needs, contact an immigration lawyer in Calgary today!