US Visas & Immigration
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Obtaining a visa to work in the United States can be complicated due to the numerous requirements. These requirements vary depending on the type of work visa you apply for. It is important to plan well in advance as the process can extend over several months. Additionally, it is important to take into account all legal issues that may arise and to plan the route to a work visa early.
At USA DENMARK LAW we offer an all-around service. We consider all the requirements that are crucial for obtaining a visa, including setting up a company. This means that we can provide a complete solution, so that the requirements for obtaining a work visa are as favorable as possible for the company.
USA DENMARK LAW has extensive experience in advising companies and individuals in all types of visas. We help from the beginning of the process—from the collection of relevant documents, to the end of the process—booking and preparing you as an applicant before the visa interview. USA DENMARK LAW has the necessary experience to professionally prepare an application and solve any problems that may arise during the process.
FAQ
What is the cost?
Our services cost less than most people imagine when they contact us. Our prices are at a level where small and medium-sized Danish companies can easily participate. By delivering an all-around solution, we can cut down the price. We have fixed prices for some of our services, and provide an estimate on tasks we do not have a fixed price for.
Do I need a lawyer for my visa application?
A visa application is a complicated process and can be challenging to figure out without the help of a lawyer. The specific situation must always be individually analyzed to find the optimal solution and the most suitable visa. It is not easy to become familiar with all the requirements that are relevant to obtaining a visa in the United States and many factors are based on experience and practice.
To satisfy the requirements in a visa application, a lot of information and documents must be collected. If you do not have sufficient evidence to prove you meet the requirements, then it is highly likely that the application will get rejected.
It is a good idea to hire a lawyer early in the process to avoid a visa being denied or delayed due to various circumstances. It is also important to have a realistic time horizon when applying for a visa.
Our Visa and Immigration Team
We have a strong team of attorneys with many years of experience on visas and immigration to the United States. Attorney at law Chelsey Petersen, attorney at law Rikke Bukh and Laura-Kristine Andreassen assist on all types of visas and immigration to the US.
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The various visas to the United States
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B Visa – Visitor
If you are going to the United States on a business trip or as a tourist, you can apply for a B-visa. Traditionally, you can apply for this visa to travel to the United States to, among other things, attend trade shows, business meetings, lectures, training, and for tourism purposes.
A B-visa can be a very good temporary solution and it can be used in many different situations. In addition, a B-visa can include activities such as installation of machinery, professional services, and other activities.
E Visa – Treaty Investor
A E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is widely used for Danish companies and citizens. It is typically one of the most advantageous visas to apply for as a Danish company. Another version of E Visa is the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa. Both visas are typically good options for Danish companies and their employees.
To qualify for a Treaty Trader Visa (E-1) or Treaty Investor Visa (E-2), the visa applicant must engage in significant trading or investing in qualifying activities and/or develop and lead the operation of the Danish business and its investment in the U.S.
There are a number of requirements that must be met to qualify for an E-visa. USA DENMARK LAW has extensive experience in applying for E visa for Danish companies.
L Visa – Intracompany Transfer
An L-1 visa can be used to send an employee who has worked for a year in a Danish company, or one of its group companies outside the United States, to a group-affiliated company in the United States. This could be, for example, a subsidiary or sister company of the company. To qualify for an L-visa, the applicant must be either a manager or have specialized knowledge. In addition, the purpose of the visa must be for the employee to work in a manager or managerial level in the company in the United States.
The advantage of an L-visa is that the process is usually quicker than all the other visas.
H-1B – Specialty Occupation
An H-1B visa can, in some cases, be used to move to the United States to work in a field of specialized knowledge. To qualify for this visa, one must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent education) in a specialized field and the work applied for in the visa must be in the same specialized field.
An H-1B Visa has a longer case processing time as well as preparation time, and such visa must be planned well in advance. An advantage of this visa is that the applicant does not need to have been employed at least one year in advance in the Danish company (L Visa), or that the Danish company has invested in the United States (E-2 Visa).
O-1 Visa – Extraordinary Ability
The O-visa can be applied by people with extraordinary abilities in science, art, education, business, or athletics or with extraordinary recognition in film and television productions. The visa requires both a job offer and an agent. In addition to a job offer and an agent, the applicant must meet three out of ten specific categories.
J-1 Visas – Exchange Visitor
The J-1 visa can be used by applicants who want to go to the United States during an exchange program. These exchange programs can be for business, study, internship, training, au pairs, etc. Prior to applying for the visa, the applicant must be accepted by an approved authorized program sponsor. Once the applicant has been accepted, they receive the necessary documentation from the educational institution, or program sponsor, which must then be submitted with the application for the visa.
Family Based Green Card
You can apply for a Green Card if you have a family member with United States citizenship or a permanent residence permit.
Family members may include spouses, children, parents, or siblings of the United States citizen or person with a permanent residence permit. The application is sent to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service “USCIS”. An approved application is then processed by the United States Department of State.
Employment Based Green Card
You can apply for a Green Card based on a job offer and/or based on education and work history. There are several different classifications, including: extraordinary abilities, higher education, skillset, etc.
An application for a Green Card based on work must be planned well in advance, and it is important to investigate specifically which subcategory within the Green Card that will be most appropriate and quickest to obtain.