Due to our years of experience working within and for institutions of higher education, our team is uniquely positioned to assist colleges, universities and affiliated intuitions obtain H1B visas for faculty, professors, researchers and other professional employees. The H1B visa is well suited for employees within colleges and universities due to the fact that it requires the attainment of at least a four-year degree or its equivalent, a commonplace situation as most positions at such intuitions require the attainment of at least a four-year degree. We have successfully obtained H1B visas for faculty in the arts, engineering, the sciences, mathematics, business management, finance, accounting, media, law, medicine, as well as researchers, IT professionals and a wide range of support staff. The H1B visa also works as a bridge between temporary and permanent employment. As long as certain criteria and deadlines are met H1B visa holders are able to transition from temporary worker to permanent resident or green card holder. We have successfully obtained green cards based upon Alien of Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor/Researcher, Special Handling, National Interest Waiver (NIW) and regular PERM filings.

In addition to our ability to obtain H1B visas and green cards for qualified college and university employees, we have specialized experience with cap exempt filings, customized prevailing wage surveys, collective bargaining agreements and unions. With our advanced understanding of immigration law, as it pertains to colleges and universities, we are able to help with the most complex matters and will vigorously work with the necessary agencies to obtain the best possible results. Our team is also able to address travel questions and facilitates the obtainment of visas for family members.

In addition to providing H1B visa and green card services for colleges and universities, we provide the following:

  • Export controls guidance
  • Cap exempt filings
  • Work authorization
  • Change of status (i.e. Student to Employee, J-1 exchange visitor to employee and no objection letters)
  • Labor Certifications

Our wide range of experience, which includes the handling of hundreds of H1B visas per year, enables us to successfully obtain positive results with the appropriate immigration and labor authorities the needs of colleges and universities.