Corporate Visa Support
We handle every step of the process with precision for our corporate clients, from H-1B visas for specialty workers, L-1 visas and EB-1C for executives, to O-1A work visas and EB-1A green cards for extraordinary ability, E-1 and E-2 investor visas, and PERM-based green cards. Our cross-border practice supports Canadian and Mexican companies applying for TN Professionals.
Corporate Solutions: Nonimmigrant Visas
H-1B Visa
(Specialty Occupations)
- For positions requiring a specialty occupation and at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Cap-subject lottery each fiscal year for new petitions (with certain exceptions for non-profit and university-affiliated employers).
- H-1B transfer from another employer is not subject to the cap (in most cases).
- Initially valid for 3 years, renewable up to 6 years.
L-1 Visa
(Intra-Company Transfer)
- Transfer executives, managers (L-1A), or specialized knowledge staff (L-1B) to the U.S. from a parent, subsidiary, affiliate or branch abroad (qualifying foreign office).
- Requires one year of prior employment abroad in a specialized or managerial / executive role.
- Can lead to a green card under EB-1C (Multinational Manager/Executive).
TN Visa
(NAFTA Professionals)
- For Canadian and Mexican citizens in approved professions (Engineers, Computer Systems Analysts, Designer, Management Consultant, Accountant, and
many Scientific professionals). - Employer-sponsored, granted in 3-year increments with unlimited renewals.
O-1A Visa
(Extraordinary Ability)
- For individuals with a track record of excellence in business, science, education, or athletics.
- 3-year validity, unlimited one-year extensions.
- Great starting option for founders and their key staff.
E-1 Visa
(Treaty Trader)
- For those engaged in substantial trade between the U.S. and the treaty country.
- Trade must be continuous and more than 50% with the treaty country.
- May sponsor executives or essential worker from the same country.
E-2 Visa
(Treaty Investor)
- For nationals of treaty countries who make a substantial investment in a U.S. business. Key employees of the same nationality may also qualify.
- The business must be active, for-profit, and not marginal (i.e., generating income beyond supporting the investor).
- Renewable indefinitely in 2-year increments.
Corporate Solutions: Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)
PERM Labor Certification
(Green Card Process)
- Employer-driven permanent residency sponsorship.
- Requires labor certification to ensure no qualified U.S. workers are displaced.
- Path to EB-2 or EB-3 green card for sponsored employees.
EB-1 Green Card
(Extraordinary Ability)
- EB-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, business, education, arts, or athletics. Must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the field.
- EB-1B for outstanding researchers and professors.
- EB-1C for multinational executives or managers transferred to the U.S.
- Requires 1 year abroad with the company and a qualifying U.S. entity.
EB-2 NIW Green Card
(National Interest Waiver)
- Allows for skipping labor certification if the petitioner’s work (“endeavor”) positively impacts the U.S. national economy.
- It suits entrepreneurs and professionals in fields that benefit the U.S. national interest.
- Can be self-petitioned.
Trusted by Startups and Global Brands
Roman created an ERP platform for e-commerce sellers, designed to automate and optimize critical business operations. We secured EB1A approvals for both co-founders.
The legal team was extremely thorough and attentive in managing the entire process. They promptly answered all of my questions and offered thoughtful evaluations of my profile, making sure every element of the case was carefully crafted.
Sharekh’s startup is a fraud-free AI-powered market research platform used by B2B companies, startups, and research teams across various industries.
I’ve known Katya for a few years and worked with her firm on employment-based visas, including O1A and EB1A for myself and H1Bs for my team. At CleverX, we think of Stelmakh & Associates as our long-term partner and an extension of our team.
Ajay is a co-founder and CTO of an AI-powered automation platform for accounting and finance operations, built to automate revenue recognition, cash workflows, month-end close, and reporting
Stelmakh & Associates helped us navigate a complex H-1B, O-1A, and EB-1A strategy for key hires. Their team’s expertise ensured a smooth and successful process, enabling us to scale quickly in the U.S. market.
Our Attorneys
Katya Stelmakh
Olga Prygoda
Samriddhi Upadhyaya
Sanjana Bellam
