Article
2 min read
Guide to US Work Visas
Immigration
Author
Jemima Owen-Jones
Published
October 10, 2024
Last Update
October 10, 2024
Table of Contents
Visa support for employers
Visa support for immigrants
Popular work visas
Fast-track your US work visa with Deel Immigration
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Visa support for employers
Need a visa for an employee or a new hire? Allow the experts at Deel Immigration to assist you in selecting the optimal visa option. We take care of everything from completing forms and compiling evidence to submitting the application to the government.
Having a partner like Deel makes corporate immigration and global expansion much easier. Deel helps us get results without any stress.
—Adewale Yusuf,
Co-founder, TalentQL and CEO of AltSchool Africa
Visa support for immigrants
Need a work visa for yourself? We work with business owners, startup founders, researchers, specialized workers, students transitioning off OPT, and other immigrants. We’ll partner with you and your employer (if you need one) to choose the ideal visa and craft a compelling application.
Securing the O-1 visa had a profound impact, offering peace of mind. It freed up mental space and time, allowing me to focus more on my business.
—Quinn Litherland,
Founder & CEO at Authentic
Work From Anywhere
Popular work visas
The O-1A (extraordinary ability work visa)
The O-1A for workers with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, education, business, or athletics.
The L-1A (executive transfer visa)
The L-1A visa for managers and executives of multinational companies transfering to a US office.
The L-1B (specialized knowledge transfer visa)
The L-1B visa for key multinational employees transferring to a US office.
The H-1B (specialty occupation visa)
The H-1B visa for professionals with an advanced degree looking to work in their area of specialty.
The TN (Canadian/Mexican NAFTA professional visa)
The TN visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens in NAFTA professions.
The E-3 (Australian specialty occupation visa)
The E-3 visa for Australian professionals with an advanced degree looking to work in their area of specialty.
The E-2 (treaty investor/trader visa)
The E-2 visa for entrepreneurs and investors of certain treaty countries to live in the US to invest in an existing enterprise or start a business.
The B-1 (business visitor visa)
The B-1 visa for workers attending business meetings, negotiating contracts, attending conferences, and training on a visitor visa.
Fast-track your US work visa with Deel Immigration
When you work with Deel Immigration, you have a team of experienced attorneys and immigration experts at your disposal throughout your immigration journey.
Step 1
Discover the options
We hop on a call to discuss work visa options and map out a plan.
Step 2
Get onboarded
Your immigration team will get you set up on our platform so we can collaborate on your case.
Step 3
Prepare the paperwork
We’ll help you prepare evidence for the work visa and/or green card.
Step 4
Sign
We collect all signatures and help you finalize the petition.
Step 5
Submit
We’ll submit the petition, and together track your case on the platform.
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Take the first step, and discover the best work visa for you or an employee today.
About the author
Jemima is a nomadic writer, journalist, and digital marketer with a decade of experience crafting compelling B2B content for a global audience. She is a strong advocate for equal opportunities and is dedicated to shaping the future of work. At Deel, she specializes in thought-leadership content covering global mobility, cross-border compliance, and workplace culture topics.
