Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN): Prepare Your Application

How U.S. work visas work for employers and professionals: H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2 and PERM, the employer-sponsored process, and the evidence you need. Claudette prepares the case with you.

Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, etc.)

Work in the U.S. legally, with the right visa. The U.S. work visa process is complex, for employers who want to hire foreign talent and for professionals applying for a work visa themselves. It covers temporary and permanent work visa petitions for businesses, startups, and individuals.

Common Work Visas

• H-1B: Specialty occupations (tech, engineering, finance)
• L-1: Intra-company transferees
• O-1: Extraordinary ability in arts, science, business
• TN: NAFTA professionals (Canada/Mexico)
• E-2: Investors/employees of treaty nations
• PERM: Employer-sponsored green card process

Employers: Bringing Global Talent to Your Team

Whether you're a startup, a tech company, or a multinational corporation, securing the right work visas for top international talent means getting the legal details right, from H-1Bs to O-1s, so you can focus on hiring the best.

Professionals: Your Skills Belong Here

You've worked hard to build your career. Professionals in tech, medicine, engineering, arts, and business can follow a path through every step of the work visa process. Your opportunity starts with the right visa.

Everything You Need to Know About U.S. Work Visas

Work visas allow qualified individuals to work in the U.S. for a specific employer and time period.

Popular types:

• H-1B: Specialty occupations
• L-1: Intra-company transfers
• O-1: Extraordinary ability
• TN: NAFTA professionals

Employer-sponsored process:

• Labor Condition Application (LCA)
• USCIS petition
• Consular processing (if abroad)

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a Work Visa

1. Identify the right visa.

• H-1B: For professionals in specialty occupations
• L-1: Intra-company transfer
• O-1: Extraordinary ability
• TN: Canadian/Mexican professionals under USMCA

2. The employer files the petition. The employer must:

• Obtain LCA approval from the Department of Labor (if required)
• File Form I-129 with USCIS

3. Provide supporting evidence. Include:

• Resume and transcripts
• Job offer letter
• Proof of qualifications or extraordinary ability

4. Wait for approval. Once approved, attend the visa interview abroad or change status inside the U.S.

5. Begin work legally. Start working once the visa is valid.

Important Warning

Employers often make filing errors. Even small mistakes can cost time and risk denials. Streamlining the process and avoiding delays means checking every document before it is filed.

How Claudette helps with this

Claudette is an AI, not an attorney. She interviews you about your education, work history and job offer, helps you work out which visa category fits, and builds your document plan and evidence list. She prepares the forms, audits the packet for gaps and inconsistencies, and assembles your filing package, with a checklist for what the employer files and what you file. If you want a licensed attorney to review your packet before it is filed, you can add attorney review.