What is an A/G visa?
The A and G visas allow foreign government officials or representatives of international organisations, as well as their immediate (dependant) family members, to travel to the US to engage in official duties or activities on behalf of their national governments or designated international organisations.

How we can help
Our US team will assess the activities to be performed in the US to determine the appropriate visa category and assist with preparing the application, paying all applicable fees, scheduling the visa interview and preparing for the interview.

What is a B-1/B-2 visa?
The B visitor visa category allows individuals to enter the US to engage in appropriate business and tourist activities. In some cases, special subcategories of B visas allow an individual to perform productive work on a short-term basis.

How we can help
Our US team can assess the activities to be performed in the US to determine if a B visa is appropriate and guide clients through the application process.

What is a C/D visa?
The C nonimmigrant visa category, or transit visa, allows individuals to travel through the US to their country of destination. The D visa nonimmigrant category allows individuals working on board commercial sea vessels or international airlines to enter the US.

How we can help
Our US team will assist with preparing the visa application, paying all applicable fees, scheduling the visa interview and preparing for the interview.

What is an E-1/E-2 visa?
The E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor categories allow companies owned by nationals of qualifying treaty countries to establish a presence in the US provided they either engage in substantial trade between the US and the treaty county or have made a substantial investment in the US enterprise. Once a company has qualified as a treaty trader/investor enterprise, qualifying employees of the same nationality may apply for individual E-1/E-2 visas to allow them to work in the US.

How we can help
We will assess the client’s current US company structure and/or plan to establish a presence in the US and evaluate whether the criteria for the E-1/E-2 company registration and subsequent E-1/E-2 employee visas will be satisfied. We will guide clients through the complex documentary requirements to prepare and submit the registration application and will prepare subsequent visa applications for employees.

What is an F-1/M-1 visa?
The F-1 and M-1 visa categories allow international students to enter the US and engage in a course of study for a temporary period with an institution that has been approved by the US Department of Homeland Security to enrol F-1 and M-1 students.

How we can help
Our US team will assist the student with preparing the visa application, paying all applicable fees, scheduling the visa interview and preparing for the interview. We regularly assist with complex cases, including those where the student has been resident in the US under a different status or is only temporarily living in the country of residence.

What is an H-1B/E-3 visa?
H-1B visas and E-3 visas (for Australian citizens) provide a route for individuals to engage in employment in a speciality occupation. The position requires, at a minimum, that the applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. Both the H-1B and E-3 visas require the employer to prepare and submit a Labor Condition Application and maintain a Public Access File.

How we can help
We will work with our clients to prepare the Labor Condition Application and the associated regulatory documents. We will prepare the forms required to submit the petition/application for the visa and tailor our service to the exact needs of the client.

What is an I visa?
An I visa for foreign media workers and journalists allows individuals in the foreign press, radio, film, print or other information media to enter the US to engage in their profession.

How we can help
Using our substantial knowledge of the processing of I visas at consular posts throughout Europe and the rest of the world, our US team will assess each case (or event) and provide bespoke guidance on the best approach to securing an I visa for each applicant. The team will prepare the application, liaising with the necessary individuals within the organisations to obtain supporting evidence. They will schedule the interview, prepare the visa application and counsel the applicant on the process prior to the appointment.

What is a J-1 visa?
A J-1 Exchange Worker visa can be used to undertake a variety of activities in the US, ranging from summer camp counselors to interns to trainees.

How we can help
Our US team is skilled at working with employers who wish to bring individuals to the US for short-term training or internship programs. We will act as the liaison between the government-approved sponsor and the US company, and will guide the employer and the applicant through the process of obtaining the proper documentation and preparing the visa application.

What is a K-1/K-3 visa
The K-1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa, allows an engaged partner of a US citizen to enter the US to get married within 90 days of arrival. The K-3 visa provides temporary legal status in the US for the foreign spouse of a US citizen while waiting to obtain permanent residence. The K-3 visa is temporary and does not grant permanent residence to the applicant.

How we can help
Our US team will assess each case and provide tailored advice on how best to proceed depending on the particular circumstances. We will guide applicants through the process of submitting the petition, preparing for the interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence, and completing the adjustment of status application following the marriage.

What is an L-1 visa?
The L-1 visa or intracompany transferee allows a US company to transfer a key foreign employee working for a related company abroad to the US for a temporary period. The employee must have worked for the overseas company for at least one year in either a managerial, executive, or specialised knowledge capacity.

How we can help
Our experienced US team will work with employers to successfully transfer their foreign based employees to the US utilizing the L-1 visa category. We provide specific advice regarding the types of evidence required for approval, detailed direction through the process of preparing and submitting the petition and extensive guidance for the employee prior to their visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate abroad.

What is an O visa?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, the arts, education, business, athletics, film or television. Extraordinary ability is defined by sustained national or international acclaim. The O-2 visa category is for foreign nationals who seek to accompany O-1 visa holders in the arts, motion picture, television productions and athletics as essential support staff.

How can we help
Our US team has extensive experience in assisting with the merits analysis for O-1 extraordinary ability visas. We assist employers and applicants with the preliminary research, drafting of expert opinion letters and preparation of the O-1 and O-2 petitions, understanding that in certain circumstances petitions must be expedited to meet urgent business needs. We will also work with the applicant to schedule a convenient visa interview date and location at an Embassy or Consulate abroad.

What is an P visa?
P visa categories, such as P-1, P-2, and P-3, are available to internationally recognised athletes, athletic teams, and entertainment companies who are temporarily coming to the US to participate in events or be a part of teams that have achieved significant international recognition in their specialty field, or for individuals or groups who are coming to the US to perform based on an exchange program or in a culturally unique program.

How can we help
Our experienced US team will help to gather the required documentation and prepare and submit the application forms.

What is an Q visa?
The Q nonimmigrant visa allows foreign nationals to participate in an international cultural exchange program for the purpose of providing practical training, employment and the sharing of history, culture and traditions.

How can we help
Our US team will assess each case and provide tailored advice on how to proceed with the petition. We will guide applicants through the process of submitting the application and preparing for the interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.

What is an R visa?
The R visa program is intended for religious workers seeking to temporarily work in the US in their field.

How can we help
Our US team will assist organisations through the R visa petition and application process.