While the most common way to get a green card to live and work in the U.S. might be through a family-based application, some applicants also obtain status through work.Ā
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”12″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Call (504) 708-5400 to schedule your consultation” margin_top=”24″ url=”tel:+15047085400″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”136″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” 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text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin_tablet=”-18%” top_margin_phone=”-28%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”1%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#cf532d” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ebebeb” column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”zoom-out-reveal” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]While the most common way to get a green card to live and work in the U.S. might be through a family-based application, some applicants also obtain status through work.Ā
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”12″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Call (504) 708-5400 to schedule your consultation” margin_top=”24″ url=”tel:+15047085400″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#d5e1e2″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”5%” bottom_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”12%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”12%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#f5f5f5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”15%” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”straight_section”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Immigration and Nationality Act provides 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas each year, and hundreds of thousands of visas are granted to those coming to the U.S. for teaching and research.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″ custom_height_tablet=”0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]Pelton + Balducci works with people seeking visas and immigrant status through work and school throughout the greater New Orleans area. We have helped many people achieve their goals of obtaining these types of visas, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, too.
[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Call (504) 708-5400 to schedule your consultation” margin_top=”24″ url=”tel:+15047085400″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”-3%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#040762″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#d5e1e2″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”responsive-quote-icon” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#0a0d29″ color_overlay_2=”#040762″ gradient_direction=”left_t_to_right_b” overlay_strength=”0.5″ width=”5/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-quote-right” icon_size=”220″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”-90″][vc_custom_heading text=”āI’m more than satisfied with my experience with Pelton & Balducci! I was very stressed about my steps for my H1B visa, but thanks to their efficiency and seriousness, I was reassured. They answered all my questions quickly and even responded to my telephone calls from France. I would recommend them to all my compatriots and colleagues without hesitation!ā” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1621018420914{margin-top: -20% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”- Loic B.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1621018427844{padding-left: 6% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin_tablet=”-8%” top_margin_phone=”-10%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]Pelton + Balducci works with people seeking visas and immigrant status through work and school throughout the greater New Orleans area. We have helped many people achieve their goals of obtaining these types of visas, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, too.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”-3%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#040762″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#d5e1e2″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”responsive-quote-icon” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#0a0d29″ color_overlay_2=”#040762″ gradient_direction=”left_t_to_right_b” overlay_strength=”0.5″ width=”5/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-quote-right” icon_size=”220″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”-90″][vc_custom_heading text=”āI’m more than satisfied with my experience with Pelton & Balducci! I was very stressed about my steps for my H1B visa, but thanks to their efficiency and seriousness, I was reassured. They answered all my questions quickly and even responded to my telephone calls from France. I would recommend them to all my compatriots and colleagues without hesitation!ā” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1623437940522{margin-top: -20% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” el_class=”quoteheading”][vc_custom_heading text=”- Loic B.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1621018427844{padding-left: 6% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”8%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”12%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”12%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Employment-Based Immigration Options” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#d5e1e2″ secondary_color=”#8bb5b4″ style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default”]There are five preference categories for work visas to the United States.
[/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]Because there is a worldwide limit to the number of employment visas given each year, these preferences can make a difference for someone applying.
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#040762″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”ro-reveal-from-top” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Employment First Preference (EB-1)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23cf532d” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This category makes up 28.6% of the number of applicants who receive this visa worldwide. These recipients have an approved I-140 Immigrant Petition for Foreign Worker form and are either:[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-circle” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” enable_animation=”true” link_style=”default”]- A person of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics,
- A professor and researcher with either 3+ years experience in teaching or research or is recognized internationally, or
- An executive or manager who was employed at the overseas branch of a U.S. company.
The second type of applicants must have a different set of requirements:
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-circle” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” enable_animation=”true” link_style=”default”]- A Job offer from a U.S. employer (who files the petition) and Labor Certification approved by the Department of Labor,
- Schedule A designation, or
- A āNational Interest Waiverā of the Job Offer and Labor Certification requirements
EB-4 applicants are referred to as āspecial immigrants.ā These applicants make up less than 10% of all employment-based visas. They must be beneficiaries of Form I-360 or Form DS-1884.
Some examples of these āspecialā EB-4 applicants can include:Ā [/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-circle” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” enable_animation=”true” link_style=”default”]
- Broadcasters
- Ministers of Religion
- Certain Employees or Former Employees of the U.S. Government in various countries abroad
- Interpreters and translators
- Children who have received Special Immigrant Juvenile Status from USCIS
EB-5 applicants are entrepreneurs who want to invest $500,000 or more in a commercial enterprise in the U.S. These applicants can file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur.
Employment-based nonimmigrant (i.e., temporary) statuses include:[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-circle” color=”Extra-Color-3″ alignment=”left” spacing=”default” enable_animation=”true” link_style=”default”]
- E-1 Treaty Traders
- E-2 treaty investors
- H-1BĀ for workers in āspecialty occupationsā, which generally require at least a Bachelorās degree or equivalent
- L-1 Intra-company transferees or executives or managers seeking to establish a new office in the United States
- O-1 individuals of extraordinary ability
- TN (Treaty Nationals), citizens of Canada and Mexico who work within certain professions
While many people come to the U.S. for its job opportunities, hundreds of thousands of others come to study, teach, or share their knowledge. There are a few types of non-immigrant (temporary) visas available for these academic purposes.
[/nectar_highlighted_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”40px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f6f6f6″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#040762″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”ro-reveal-from-top” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”F Visa – International Student” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This visa is for a student who would like to study abroad at a U.S. institution such as a college, university, seminary, conservatory, high school, etc. To be eligible, students must be accepted to the school of their choice and obtain an I-20 issued by the school.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f6f6f6″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#040762″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”ro-reveal-from-top” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”J Visa – Exchange Visitor Program” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]J-visas are for certain exchange visitors that fall within 15 classifications, including au pairs, camp counselors, college and university students, interns, physicians, professors, and teachers. Some but not all of these visas are subject to a two-year foreign residency requirement.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”3%” bottom_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”8%” bottom_padding_phone=”12%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay_2=”#ebebeb” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact a New Orleans employment and academic-based immigration attorney today” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23cf532d” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]If you meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in applying for an employment-based or academic-based visa to work, study, teach, or do research in the U.S., our team is here to help. Contact Pelton + Balducci today at (504) 708-5400 to schedule a consultation.
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