Employment Immigration Lawyers in Columbus, OH

Helping Immigrants Obtain All Their Necessary Work Visas

The ability to work in the United States is the dream of millions of foreign nationals. However, the barriers placed before potential nonimmigrant and immigrant workers can seem insurmountable. Fortunately, our Columbus employment immigration attorneys at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates have the experience to help you find the work visa that meets your circumstances and the skill to efficiently guide your petition to completion. Our experience is broad and considerable, across all types of work visas.


For a consultation and review of your unique immigration matter, please call our employment based immigration lawyer at (800) 625-3404. We have convenient locations in Fairfax, VA, Columbus, Cleveland, Southfield, MI, and Washington, D.C.


Why Should I Work With an Immigration Lawyer?

Like other forms of immigration, employment-based immigration is a complicated and daunting process. Every single aspect of your work visa application must be addressed correctly and promptly if you are to have the chance of a positive result; even the tiniest mistake can cause your application to be rejected.

With our experience and understanding of ever-changing immigration laws, The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates can effectively represent your interests during the employment immigration process. 

Our Columbus employment based immigration lawyers handle various matters including: 

If you have questions about obtaining a work visa or any employment-based immigration matter, do not wait to seek legal counsel!

Types of Work Visas

Selecting the type of work visa to apply for can be a daunting task. The table below illustrates the various nonimmigrant visa categories that correspond to your purpose of travel to the United States.

Purpose of EntryType of Visa
Agricultural WorkersH-2A
Athletic Personnel both Professional And AmateurB-1, B-2
Au Pairs - Entering The US As Exchange VisitorsJ
Australian Citizen Professionals Entering The US To Work In A Specialty Occupation.E-3
Business VisitorsB-1
Certain International Organization EmployeesG1-G5, NATO
Diplomats and Officials of Foreign GovernmentsA
Exchange VisitorsJ
Cultural Exchange WorkersQ
Aliens With Extraordinary AbilitiesO
Intra-Company TransfereesL
JournalistsI
Performing Athletes And EntertainersP
Physicians And DoctorsJ, H-1B
Professors And TeachersJ
Religious WorkersR
Specialty OccupationsH-1B
Specialty Occupation (H-1B1) For Citizens Of Chile, Singapore Under The Free Trade AgreementH-1B1 - Chile    
H-1B1 - Singapore
StudentsF, M
Temporary & Seasonal WorkersH-2B
Training In A Program Not Primarily For EmploymentH-3
Treaty Traders/Treaty InvestorsE
Victims Of Human TraffickingT
Victims of CrimeU
Visitors Entering The US To Receive Medical TreatmentB-1, B-2
Visitors for PleasureB-1, B-2

Whether you are an employer, an employee, or a family member, we have competent, responsive, and innovative employment based immigration lawyers who can make your experience pleasant and seamless. 


Call (800) 625-3404 today or contact us online for experienced help from our work visa attorneys in Columbus.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is a work visa?

A work visa is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa that allows foreign nationals the ability to enter the U.S. for employment purposes. These visas only last for a specified period of time and require the employer to file the first petition.

How long does it take to get a work visa?

The timeframe to get an employment visa depends largely on the availability of nonimmigrant interview appointments and often varies from week to week. You can check the current wait time for an interview on the Department of State website.

Why Choose Shihab & Associates?

Retaining an Immigration Attorney is an Important Decision
  • Personal and Exceptional Approach to Processing Visas and Working With Our International Clients
  • US Immigration Services Offered in Columbus, Cleveland, Southfield, & Washington DC
  • Technologically Savvy Law Firm with Implementation of Numerous Tools to Deliver Case Progress

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Our lawyers will individually and clearly explain the visa or green card process and will simplify the complex procedure in small, easy to understand steps.

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