Houston Temporary Employment Visa Lawyer

If you are a citizen of another country and you would like to work temporarily in the United States, you need a visa that pertains to your status, and there are 11 categories to choose from. Most commonly, your prospective employer files a petition on your behalf, which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review and must approve for you to proceed.

You may be employed in your home country by a company that will allow you to transfer to an American branch or affiliate for a fixed time, or you may be planning to perform seasonal agricultural work for an American employer who needs you. Whatever your situation, you will benefit from speaking to a Houston temporary employment visa lawyer. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with an experienced employment-based immigration attorney at Rhodes Immigration Law Office.

What Are the Types of Temporary Employment Visas?

The H-1B visa category is probably the most well-known and applies if you have earned at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a specialty occupation, such as physicians or fashion models. Other temporary worker visa categories include:

• The H-1B1 visa is not petition-based and is for professionals from Chile and Singapore in specialty occupations under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
• The H-2A visa is for temporary agricultural workers from designated countries
• The H-2B visa is for temporary non-agricultural workers from designated countries
• The H-3 visa is for applicants outside of graduate medical or academic work who are training in a field not offered in their home country or in special education for disabled children
• The L visa is meant for managers, executives, or those with specialized knowledge transferring intracompany to a U.S. affiliate
• The O visa is reserved for people with extraordinary achievements or ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, athletics, or the motion picture and television arenas
• The P-1 visa is for athletes and members of entertainment groups heading to the U.S. to perform   
• The P-2 visa is reserved for artists and entertainers who are part of a reciprocal exchange program
• The P-3 visa is for artists and entertainers performing, teaching, or coaching in a unique group, such as ethnic or folk programs
• The Q-1 visa is reserved for participants in International Cultural Exchange Programs  

Our attorneys can work with your American liaison or employer if you are a non-immigrant who needs a temporary employment visa attorney in Houston.

Forms, Fees, and Interviews

Temporary worker categories may be limited, and you cannot apply for a visa until your prospective employer files Form I-129, the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and USCIS approves it. Once approved, the visa process can vary by the American embassy or consulate in your country.

You will need to complete an application, submit a photo, and schedule an interview for your temporary employment visa. You must pay a non-refundable visa application fee and possibly a visa issuance fee, depending on your nationality. Our Houston lawyers can help you at any stage of your journey, beginning with the prospective employer who must act on your behalf before you can apply for a visa.

Our Houston Attorneys Can Help Arrange Your Temporary Employment Visa

People come to the United States for a variety of reasons, one of them to work temporarily and then return to their home country. You must have an American employer or artistic sponsor. Our lawyers can work with you both to facilitate your travel by ensuring all the information USCIS requires is prepared and submitted properly.

Many changes to the immigration system have recently been discussed, and some implemented. You do not need to stay on top of all changes, because we do that for you. For professional and competent advocacy, contact our Houston temporary employment visa lawyer at Rhodes Immigration Law Office now.