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Work or Invest in the United States with an Experienced Georgia Immigration Attorney
Whether you are a professional seeking a U.S. work visa or an entrepreneur pursuing an investor visa, understanding your options is essential.
At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys assist professionals, business owners, and investors with employment-based and investment visa applications. We provide strategic guidance for a wide range of U.S. employment and investor visas, including options for temporary work authorization and permanent residence.
Our office is conveniently located in Chamblee, Georgia, near Atlanta, and we represent clients throughout Georgia, across the United States, and internationally.
We offer both in-person and secure virtual consultations to accommodate your needs.
Schedule a consultation with an experienced Atlanta immigration lawyer today and take the first step toward working or investing in the United States legally and successfully.
Why Apply for a U.S. Work or Investment Visa?
A U.S. employment-based visa or investor visa allows you to legally live and work in the United States or operate a business while leveraging your professional expertise, specialized skills, or investment capital. Depending on the visa category, you may also qualify for temporary work authorization or lawful permanent residence (a green card).
At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys guide professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors through every stage of the employment and investment visa process. We help you:
- Evaluate your professional qualifications or business background
- Identify the most appropriate employment-based or investor visa category
- Prepare and organize supporting documentation for USCIS or U.S. consular processing
- Navigate the petition, application, and approval process with clarity and strategy
Our goal is to simplify the complex U.S. immigration process and provide strategic legal guidance that protects your investment, career, and long-term immigration objectives.
Schedule a consultation with an experienced Atlanta immigration lawyer to explore your work visa or investor visa options.
Temporary employment-based and investor visas allow foreign nationals to live and work in the United States for a specific period while engaging in professional, executive, religious, or business activities. Many of these nonimmigrant visa categories also provide a pathway to lawful permanent residence (a green card) depending on eligibility.
At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys assist clients with the following U.S. work and investor visa categories:
- H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupation Worker): For professionals with specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) who have a qualifying U.S. job offer.
- L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee): For multinational executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge transferring to a U.S. office.
- E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial trade between their country and the United States.
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: For treaty country investors who make a substantial investment in a U.S. enterprise.
- O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability): For individuals with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics.
- R-1 Religious Worker Visa: For ministers and religious workers employed by recognized nonprofit religious organizations in the United States.
- TN Visa (USMCA Professional): For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Most of these visa categories allow you to include your spouse and unmarried children under 21 as derivative beneficiaries. In certain cases, spouses may qualify for employment authorization, and some visa holders may later pursue permanent residence through employment-based immigration pathways.
Immigrant Visa Options for Lawful Permanent Residence
If your goal is to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the United States, employment-based and investment-based immigrant visa categories may provide a direct pathway. These permanent immigration options are designed for professionals, skilled workers, executives, religious workers, and qualified investors seeking long-term stability in the U.S.
At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys assist clients with the following employment-based and investor green card categories:
- EB-1 (Priority Workers): For multinational executives and managers, outstanding professors and researchers, and individuals with extraordinary ability in their field.
- EB-2 (Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability): For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. This category includes the National Interest Waiver (NIW) for individuals whose work benefits the United States.
- EB-3 (Skilled Workers and Professionals): For skilled workers, professionals, and other qualified workers with a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.
- EB-4 (Special Immigrants): For certain religious workers and other qualifying special immigrant categories.
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: For investors who make a qualifying investment in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers.
Each employment-based immigrant visa category has specific eligibility and labor certification requirements, but all share the same objective: providing a structured and lawful pathway to permanent residence in the United States.
At Chavarro Law Firm, our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys guide professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors through every stage of the U.S. immigration process, from initial strategy to final approval.
We assist with:
- Comprehensive eligibility analysis for employment-based and investor visas
- Strategic selection of the most appropriate work visa or green card category
- Personalized legal strategy tailored to your professional qualifications or investment profile
- Preparation and review of petitions, supporting documentation, and evidentiary filings
- Representation before USCIS or the appropriate S. consulate during consular processing
Our goal is to simplify complex immigration procedures and provide clear, strategic guidance that maximizes your likelihood of approval while protecting your long-term immigration objectives.
Why Choose Chavarro Law Firm for Employment and Investor Visas?
Extensive experience handling U.S. employment-based and investment visas, including H-1B, L-1, E-2, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5 cases
Ethical, results-driven Atlanta immigration lawyers committed to strategic case preparation
Personalized representation for clients throughout Georgia, the United States, and internationally
Convenient in-person consultations in Chamblee, Georgia, and secure virtual consultations worldwide
At Chavarro Law Firm, you do more than file a petition — you build a comprehensive immigration strategy designed to support your career, business, and long-term future in the United States.
Schedule a consultation with an experienced Atlanta immigration attorney to discuss your employment-based or investor immigration options.
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Investment and Employment Visas
Yes. Certain employment-based immigrant visa categories, including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5, provide a direct pathway to lawful permanent residence (a green card). Eligibility depends on your professional qualifications, job offer (if required), or investment capacity. Our experienced Georgia immigration attorneys evaluate your background to determine the most effective strategy for obtaining permanent residence.
Processing times vary depending on the specific work visa or investor visa category, your country of origin, visa bulletin availability, and current USCIS processing times. Temporary work visas such as H-1B or L-1 may take several months, while employment-based green cards can take longer due to priority date backlogs and labor certification requirements. We monitor processing timelines closely and guide you through each step.
Some visa categories require a qualifying U.S. job offer, such as the H-1B Visa or EB-3 Green Card. Others, including the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa or the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), may allow you to apply without a traditional employer sponsor if you meet specific eligibility criteria.
Yes. In most employment-based and investor visa categories, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may apply as derivative beneficiaries. Depending on the visa type, your spouse may qualify for employment authorization, and your family may later pursue lawful permanent residence.
In many cases, yes. If you are maintaining lawful nonimmigrant status and meet eligibility requirements, you may file for a change of status or extension of status with USCIS. An experienced Atlanta immigration lawyer can assess your situation and help ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
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Schedule a Consultation with a Georgia Naturalization Attorney
At Chavarro Law Firm, we represent professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world seeking to work, invest, and obtain permanent residence in the United States.
Our office is located in Chamblee, Georgia, near Atlanta, and we provide in-person and virtual consultations for clients throughout Georgia, across the United States, and internationally.
Take the first step toward your U.S. work visa, investor visa, or employment-based green card with experienced and personalized legal guidance.