EMPLOYMENT BASED

Employment Based Immigration

At Costas Law Firm, we help individuals, families, and businesses successfully navigate U.S. immigration processes with complete, end-to-end legal support. With years of experience and a strong record of success, we provide tailored strategies to help our clients achieve their employment and investment immigration goals.

We manage every aspect of the process — from the initial eligibility evaluation to filing labor certifications, securing prevailing wage determinations, preparing visa petitions and green card applications, and representing clients through consular processing or adjustment of status. We stay by your side until you achieve the result you need: your visa, permanent residency, or approved status.

Our clients trust us because we take ownership of every step. We provide personalized attention, clear communication, and strategic planning to ensure that nothing is left to chance. At Costas Law Firm, your success is our priority.

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Nonimmigrant Visas Based on Employment

H-1B Visa – Specialty Occupations

For professionals working in jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Eligibility:

Job offer for a specialty occupation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
Employer must pay the prevailing wage.

Our Services:

Evaluate eligibility based on your background and job offer.
Guide employers through Labor Condition Application (LCA) filing.
Prepare and submit the full H-1B petition package.
Advise on cap-subject lottery registration and timeline compliance.

Learn more on the USCIS H-1B page.

H-2B Visa – Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers

For employers hiring temporary, seasonal workers for non-agricultural jobs.

Eligibility:

Employer must demonstrate a temporary or seasonal need.
No qualified U.S. workers available for the position.

Our Services:

Assess the temporary nature of the employment.
Manage labor certification applications and recruitment efforts.
File H-2B petitions and support consular processing for workers.

Learn more on the USCIS H-2B page.

L-1A Visa – Executive or Manager Transfer

For executives and managers transferring to a U.S. office.

Eligibility:

Employed for at least 1 continuous year abroad within the last 3 years.
Offered a managerial or executive role in the U.S.

Our Services:

Evaluate company structure and employee qualifications.
Prepare corporate documents and employment evidence.
File and manage the full L-1A petition process.

Learn more on the USCIS L-1A page.

L-1B Visa – Specialized Knowledge Employee Transfer

For employees with specialized company knowledge.

Eligibility:

Specialized knowledge of products, services, or processes.
Employed for at least 1 year abroad in the last 3 years.

Our Services:

Analyze if the employee meets the specialized knowledge standard.
Prepare detailed company and job role documentation.
File and manage the entire L-1B transfer petition.

Learn more on the USCIS L-1B page.

TN Visa – Canadian and Mexican Professionals

For Canadian and Mexican citizens working in listed professional fields.

Eligibility:

Job offer in a qualifying occupation.
Proper degree or credential for the position.

Our Services:

Confirm eligibility under the USMCA treaty list.
Prepare TN letters, documentation, and supporting evidence.
Advise on port-of-entry or consular filing strategies.

Learn more on the USCIS TN Visa page.

E-2 Visa – Treaty Investors and Essential Employees

For investors and essential employees from treaty countries.

Eligibility:

Substantial investment in a U.S. business.
Investor must direct and control the business.

Our Services:

Analyze investment structures for compliance.
Assist with business plan development and documentation.
File complete E-2 visa applications and coordinate interviews.

Learn more on the State Department E-2 Visa page.

E-1 Visa – Treaty Traders and Essential Employees

For individuals engaged in substantial trade with the U.S.

Eligibility:

Substantial trade between the U.S. and treaty country.
Applicant holds key executive or essential employee role.

Our Services:

Evaluate and document qualifying trade activity.
Prepare thorough applications with company evidence.
Manage full E-1 application and filing process.

Learn more on the State Department E-1 Visa page.

R-1 Visa – Religious Workers

For ministers and religious workers employed by nonprofits.

Eligibility:

Member of the religious denomination for at least 2 years.
Will serve as a minister or professional religious worker.

Our Services:

Confirm organizational eligibility.
Gather evidence of religious membership and work history.
Prepare and file full R-1 petitions.

Learn more on the USCIS R-1 Visa page.

B-1 Visa – Business Visitors

For temporary business activities in the United States.

Eligibility:

Purpose limited to business meetings, training, or negotiations.
Strong ties to home country.

Our Services:

Prepare invitation letters and proof of business activities.
Advise on documentation needed for visa interviews.

Learn more on the State Department B-1 Visa page.