Employment-Based Immigration Attorneys in Texas

Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Visas

At the Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr., our Texas business immigration attorneys provide legal advice to employers recruiting foreign nationals for employment in the United States. We remind clients that the immigration process is slow, and it takes planning and waiting. Some permanent visas can take years to be approved.

Visa availability is always a concern, because there are limited numbers of visas issued in each visa category. We work with employers and individuals to determine which visa is appropriate for their endeavor. We apply as soon as possible. We have handled various employee visas and types of employment. We are confident in our skill to assist each client who seeks our advice. Please contact the Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr. for an appointment to discuss your employment immigration matter.

Permanent Visas

The immigration system sets aside a specific number of immigrant visas (or green cards) each fiscal year for the sponsorship of foreign nationals through their employers. In very limited and specific circumstances, a foreign national may petition for himself/herself and does not require an employer to sponsor him/her.

Generally, most employment sponsored green card categories require a certified PERM application. The PERM process is administered through the Department of Labor and requires the employer to complete a recruitment process and labor certification process that demonstrates that U.S. workers are not able, available, qualified or willing to fill the position.

The employment based immigrant categories (EB classifications) are divided in five categories:

EB-1: The EB-1 category is for multi-national managers and executives, outstanding researchers and professors, and foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in their fields of endeavor.

EB-2: The EB-2 category is for foreign nationals who have advanced degrees and will be employed in positions which normally require advanced degrees and for foreign nationals who have exceptional ability. If the foreign national's work will benefit the national interest, a waiver of the PERM requirement may be possible.

EB-3: The EB-3 category is for foreign nationals who are skilled professionals as well as unskilled workers. All foreign nationals applying for permanent residency through the EB-3 category require the successful completion of the PERM process.

EB-4: The EB-4 category is for foreign national who are religious ministers.

EB-5: The EB-5 is for entrepreneurs and investors.

Texas Employment Immigration

Our lawyers have been practicing immigration law for over 35 years. We understand the structure and changes in immigration law and enforcement. We will put this experience to work for you. We encourage employers to contact our law firm for comprehensive legal advice and representation in employment immigration.

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