Queens Business Immigration Lawyer

Here at Monica Saran-Nace, P.C., we believe that immigrants from around the world deserve their shot at the American Dream. If you’re looking to work here, start or expand your business here, or are a business owner looking to hire foreign employees, we stand ready to effectively guide you through the process. Contact a seasoned Queens business immigration lawyer from our firm for your initial case evaluation today.

Employment Immigration Services

Facing employment-based immigration can be complex, but our firm provides knowledgeable and personalized guidance every step of the way. We assist individuals, entrepreneurs, and employers with a full range of employment visa matters, including the following:

• H-1B Visas: For professionals in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. Common among tech, healthcare, finance, and engineering fields.
• L-1A and L-1B Visas: For intracompany transferees, including executives, managers (L-1A), and employees with specialized knowledge (L-1B), transferring to a U.S. office.
• O-1 Visas: For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
• TN Visas: For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/NAFTA).
• EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Green Cards: For workers pursuing permanent residency through employment. Categories include priority workers, professionals with advanced degrees, and skilled/unskilled workers.
• PERM Labor Certification: For employers seeking to sponsor a foreign worker for permanent residence, involving a detailed recruitment and Department of Labor certification process.
• R-1 Visas: For religious workers coming to the U.S. to work in a religious capacity.
• J-1 Waivers and Transitions: For foreign nationals transitioning from exchange visitor status to another work-based immigration path.

Whether you are an employer seeking to bring talent from abroad or an employee looking to secure lawful work status in the U.S., our team is here to offer trusted legal support.

E Visa Services

We proudly represent investors and treaty traders navigating the E visa process. These visas are designed for nationals of countries with which the U.S. maintains treaties of commerce and navigation. Our firm provides strategic guidance on the following:

• E-1 Treaty Trader Visas: For individuals or business owners engaging in substantial international trade between the U.S. and their home country.
• E-2 Treaty Investor Visas: For individuals making a substantial investment in a U.S. enterprise. Ideal for entrepreneurs launching or expanding a business in the United States.
• E Visa Renewals and Extensions: Assistance with maintaining valid E status and ensuring compliance with ongoing business activity and investment requirements.
• Business Structuring for E Visa Eligibility: Guidance on forming the appropriate U.S. business entity, investment planning, and documentation to meet E visa standards.
• Change of Status or Consular Processing: Whether applying from within the U.S. or abroad, we tailor our approach to suit your personal and business objectives.

From startups to established multinational operations, we’re ready to help you take the next step toward doing business in the United States. Reach out to a seasoned Queens immigration lawyer from our legal team for assistance.

Contact an Astoria Business Immigration Lawyer

Whether you’re an individual looking to live and work here in the United States (temporarily or permanently), an entrepreneur looking to invest in the U.S., or a business owner looking to hire individuals to work for your company, our firm is here to help. Contact a knowledgeable and skilled Queens business immigration lawyer from Monica Saran-Nace, P.C. for an initial consultation today.