Employment-Based Immigration
The Chander Law Firm advises employers, executives, professionals, researchers, and priority workers on employment-based immigration strategies that support business growth and long-term workforce planning. With over 20 years of experience, we provide clear, strategic guidance through complex immigration processes, from temporary work authorization to permanent residence.
Employment-based immigration matters often require coordination between immigration law, business operations, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to assess eligibility, manage risk, and pursue immigration pathways aligned with professional and organizational goals.
Temporary Employment Visas
We represent employers and individuals in a wide range of nonimmigrant employment visa matters, including:
H-1B specialty occupation visas
TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals
E-3 visas for Australian professionals
E-1 Treaty Trader visas for multinational companies engaged in substantial international trade
E-2 Treaty Investor visas for multinational enterprises and investors developing and directing U.S. operations
O-1 visas for individuals of extraordinary ability
P visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers
L-1A and L-1B intracompany transfers for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees, including New Office L-1 petitions
We advise clients on eligibility, petition strategy, compliance obligations, extensions, amendments, and change-of-employer filings.
Employment-Based Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
We counsel employers and individuals on permanent residence options under the employment-based immigrant visa preference system, including both employer-sponsored and self-petition pathways.
EB-1 Priority Workers
The EB-1 category is reserved for individuals at the top of their fields and certain multinational executives and managers.
EB-1A – Extraordinary Ability
For individuals who have demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. EB-1A petitions do not require employer sponsorship or labor certification.EB-1B – Outstanding Professors and Researchers
For internationally recognized professors and researchers with at least three years of experience in teaching or research, sponsored by a qualifying U.S. employer.EB-1C – Multinational Executives and Managers
For executives and managers transferring from a foreign affiliate, parent, or subsidiary to a U.S. entity in a managerial or executive capacity. This category does not require labor certification and is often pursued following L-1A status.
EB-2 Advanced Degree and Exceptional Ability
PERM-Based EB-2
For professionals holding advanced degrees or individuals of exceptional ability, sponsored by a U.S. employer through the labor certification process.National Interest Waiver (NIW)
Allows qualifying individuals to self-petition for permanent residence without employer sponsorship or labor certification where the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance and the applicant is well positioned to advance it.
EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals
We represent employers and workers in EB-3 petitions for skilled workers and professionals, including labor certification, immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status or consular processing.
Schedule A Occupations
Certain occupations are exempt from the standard labor certification recruitment process.
Schedule A Group I
Registered nurses and physical therapists.Schedule A Group II – Exceptional Ability
Individuals of exceptional ability in the sciences or arts whose work will substantially benefit the national economy, cultural interests, or welfare of the United States.
We advise clients on eligibility, evidentiary standards, and filing strategy for Schedule A cases.
J-1 Waivers for Physicians
We represent foreign medical graduates seeking waivers of the J-1 two-year home residence requirement, including cases based on government agency sponsorship, Conrad 30 programs, and hardship or persecution claims.
Workforce Compliance and Employer Support
In conjunction with employment-based filings, we advise employers on immigration compliance and enforcement matters, including:
Form I-9 compliance and internal audits
E-Verify enrollment and compliance
Responses to Social Security no-match letters
Representation during ICE and HSI investigations
Strategic Counsel for Employers and Professionals
Employment-based immigration is highly technical and constantly evolving. We are known for handling complex cases involving executives, researchers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies. Our approach emphasizes careful planning, precise legal analysis, and clear communication at every stage of the process.
Let’s Discuss Your Employment-Based Immigration Strategy
If you are an employer seeking to hire or retain international talent, or a professional pursuing employment-based permanent residence, we invite you to contact The Chander Law Firm to discuss your goals and options.