Simoes Law represents both companies and individuals with business immigration needs, offering services such as:

• Visa strategy and planning
• Visa preparation and filing
• Immigration compliance training
• Employee verification training

A variety of business visas are available, some for temporary periods of time and some that lead to permanent residence (green card status) in the United States. Common non-immigrant business visas include:

• H1-B Professional visa: A non-immigrant visa for professionals with a Bachelors degree or higher.
• L Intracompany visa: A non-immigrant visa for certain employees of multinational companies.
• TN NAFTA visa: A non-immigrant visa for citizens of Canada and Mexico who practice certain professions.
• E Investor/Trader visa: A non-immigrant visa for citizens of treaty nations who engage in investment in or trade with the U.S.
• P Artist/Athlete visa: A non-immigrant visa for performers.
• O Exceptional Ability visa: A non-immigrant visa for persons exhibiting extraordinary ability in the arts, athletics, medicine, or business.
• B Business Visitor visa: A non-immigrant visa for persons conducting business activities, but not engaging in U.S. employment.
• Additional non-immigrant visas are available for additional needs.

Immigrant (“green card”) visas for business purposes include:

• L Intracompany visa: An immigrant visa / green card for managerial or executive employees of multinational companies.
• E Investor visa: An immigrant visa / green card for citizens of treaty nations who engage in substantial investment with the U.S.
• Labor Certification (PERM): An immigrant visa / green card for persons with job offers from employers who have been unable to recruit qualifed U.S. workers.
• Outstanding Researchers
• Extraordinary Ability