Complete Range of Visa Types
From seasonal workers to permanent residence—comprehensive immigration solutions for employers and families
H-2A Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visa
Temporary work authorization for seasonal agricultural workers—NO ANNUAL CAP
Annual Cap
66,000/year
Housing
Required by employer
Feature
H-2A (Agriculture)
H-2B (Non-Ag)
Annual Cap
NONE ✓
66,000
Duration
Up to 12 months
Up to 10 months
Housing
Required
Not required
Work Type
Ag/nursery work
Landscaping/quarry
Filing Lead Time
75-90 days before
120 days before
Who this is for:
Farms & agricultural ops
Nursery/greenhouse ops
Crop harvesting & planting
Crop maintenance workers
Requirerements:
Job is agricultural work
Seasonal or temporary need
Employer provides housing
Transportation assistance
Required wage rate
Benefits:
NO annual cap (huge advantage!)
Workers return year after year
Reliable seasonal workforce
Families visit on B-2
Best workers → green cards
H-2B Process Flow
1
Job Order
2
Recruitment
3
DOL Certify
4
USCIS Approve
5
Worker Arrives
No Annual Cap
Unlike H-2B's 66,000 annual cap, H-2A has NO LIMIT on the number of workers. If your operation qualifies for H-2A (agricultural work), this eliminates lottery uncertainty.
Dual Operations
Many landscaping companies don't realize they can file H-2As for nursery/greenhouse production AND H-2Bs for landscaping installation—we coordinate both programs as one integrated strategy.
H-2B Seasonal Non-Agricultural Worker Visa
Temporary work authorization for seasonal non-agricultural workers when U.S. workers are unavailable
Annual Cap
66,000/year
Duration
Up to 3 years
Who this is for:
Landscaping companies
Stone quarries
Tree care operations
Hospitality/tourism
Construction firms
Requirerements:
One-time or seasonal need
Job can't be permanent
U.S. worker recruitment
Prevailing wage
Benefits:
Reliable seasonal workforce
Workers return year after year
Cap-exempt returning workers
Green card pathway available
1
Prevailing Wage
2
File Petition
3
DOL Certify
4
USCIS Approve
5
Worker Arrives
Returning Worker Advantage
Workers who worked H-2B in the U.S. in the past 3 years are cap-exempt. Build a reliable returning workforce that doesn't count against the annual 66,000 cap.
Why We're Different
We manage complete H-2B programs with strategic timing, consistent job descriptions across years, and planning for green card transitions to reduce cap dependency.
EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card
Temporary work authorization for seasonal agricultural workers—NO ANNUAL CAP
Who?
2+ yrs exp OR degree
Result
Permanent green card
Skilled Worker
2+ years job experience
Equipment operators
Experienced laborers
Crew leads
Professional
Bachelor's degree required
Engineers
Accountants
Architects
Other Worker
Less than 2 years experience
General laborers
Entry-level positions
Who this is for:
H-2B workers you want permanent
Experienced equipment operators
Skilled laborers (2+ years)
Professionals with degrees
Requirerements:
PERM Labor Certification (6-12 mos
I-140 Immigrant Petition (4-6 mos)
Adjustment of Status (12-18 mos
Employer sponsorship required
Benefits:
Permanent residence
Work for any employer
Path to citizenship (5 years)
Family gets green cards too
1
PERM Filing
2
I-140 Petition
3
Wait for Date
4
Adjustment
5
Green Card
Transition H-2B to Permanent
Reward your best returning H-2B workers with EB-3 green cards. Build loyalty, reduce annual recruitment costs, and create a stable permanent workforce.
Workforce Planning
Identify your top 3-5 returning H-2B workers. Start their green card process in year 2-3. By year 5-6, you have a permanent core team that trains seasonal workers each year.
EB-2 Employment-Based Green Card
Permanent residence for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
Who?
Master's+ or exceptional
Result
Permanent green card
Who this is for:
Engineers & researchers
Technical specialists
Professionals with master's degrees
Those with exceptional ability
Requirerements:
Advanced degree (Master's+)
OR exceptional ability
Employer sponsorship (PERM)
OR National Interest Waiver (NIW)
Benefits:
Permanent residence
Faster than EB-3
Work anywhere
Path to citizenship
National Interest Waiver (NIW)
In some cases, the PERM labor certification can be waived if the work is in the U.S. national interest. This eliminates the lengthy recruitment process.
Two Pathways
EB-2 PERM requires employer sponsorship. EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) allows self-petition for those whose work benefits U.S. national interest—no employer needed.
PERM Labor Certification
Required first step for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. DOL certification that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
Cap
N/A (prerequisite)
Valid for
180 days after approval
1
Prevailing Wage
2
Recruitment
3
PERM filing
4
DOL approval
TN NAFTA Professional Visa
Fast work authorization for Canadian and Mexican professionals—NO CAP, NO LOTTERY
Processing
WEEKS (not months!)
Cost
Lower than H-1B
Renweability
Unlimited 3-year renewals
Feature
TN Visa
H-1B Visa
Annual Cap
NO CAP ✓
85,000
Processing
Weeks
Months
Lottery
NO
YES (March)
Prevailing Wage
NO
YES
Duration
3 years
3 years
Renewability
Unlimited
6 years max
Eligibility
CAN/MEX only
All countries
Who this is for:
Stone quarries needing engineers
Mining engineers & geologists
Canadian or Mexican professionals
Architects & landscape architects
Requirerements:
Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Job in NAFTA profession list
Relevant degree or credentials
U.S. employer job offer
Benefits:
NO annual cap
NO lottery
Processing in weeks
Lower cost than H-1B
Unlimited renewals
TN Process Flow
1
Job offer
2
Border or I-129
3
Start Working
Perfect for Quarries
Need a mining engineer or geologist? If they're Canadian or Mexican, TN is often faster, cheaper, and more reliable than H-1B.
Dual Intent
TN is NOT a "dual intent" visa—can't have immigrant intent at time of application. However, can pursue green card later once in TN status.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Temporary work authorization for professionals in specialty occupations requiring bachelor's degree or higher
Annual cap
85,000
Duration
3 years (6 max)
Who this is for:
Engineers and architects
IT professionals
Accountants and analysts
Scientists and researchers
Requirerements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Job requires specialized knowledge
Employer files petition
LCA approval from DOL
Selected in lottery (if cap-subject)
Benefits:
Work for U.S. employer
Dual intent (can pursue GC)
Spouse can apply for H-4
Path to EB-2/EB-3 green card
1
LCA Filing
2
Lottery (March)
3
Petition Filing
4
USCIS Review
5
Start Work
Lottery System
H-1B is subject to an annual lottery each March. For cap-exempt employers or Canadian/Mexican professionals, consider TN visa as an alternative.
H-4 Dependent Visa
Allows spouses and children of H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B workers to join them in the U.S.
For
Spouse & children
Tied to
Principal's status
Work
Limited (H-1B spouse)
Who this is for:
Spouses of H-1B/H-2A/H-2B workers
Unmarried children under 21
Family reunification during work period
Requirerements:
Married to H visa holder
Or child under 21
Principal maintains valid status
Benefits:
Live with worker in U.S.
Study in the U.S.
H-4 EAD for H-1B spouses (with I-140)
Family stability
Why This Matters
Family stability = workforce stability. Workers who can have their families visit or live with them are more productive and more likely to return season after season.
CR-1/IR-1 Spouse Visa
Temporary work authorization for seasonal agricultural workers—NO ANNUAL CAP
Where?
U.S. citizens anywhere
Result
Permanent residence on arrival
Feature
CR-1 Spouse
K-1 Fiancé(e)
Status
Already married
Not yet married
Process
1-step process
2-step process
Result on Arrival
Green card
Must marry in 90 days
Total Timeline
12-18 months
18-30 months
Work Authorization
Immediate
Must apply separately
Who this is for:
U.S. citizens living abroad
U.S. citizens in the U.S.
Already married couples
Same-sex marriages
Requirerements:
Valid marriage
Petitioner is U.S. citizen
Financial support affidavit
Medical exam & interview
Benefits:
Green card upon arrival
Work immediately
Path to citizenship (3 yrs)
One-step process
1
File I-130
2
USCIS Approval
3
NVC Process
4
Embassy Interview
Direct Consular Filing
For U.S. citizens living abroad in qualifying urgent situations, we can reduce timeline from 12-18 months to just WEEKS through Direct Consular Filing (DCF).
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Bring your fiancé(e) to the U.S. to marry within 90 days
Requirement
Marry in 90 days
Then
Adjust status
Who this is for:
U.S. citizens engaged to foreign nationals
Couples who want to marry in the U.S.
Couples who've met in person (within 2 years)
Requirerements:
Petitioner is U.S. citizen
Both free to marry
Met in person within 2 years
Intent to marry within 90 days
Benefits:
Fiancé(e) can enter U.S.
Marry on U.S. soil
Then adjust to green card
1
LCA Filing
2
Lottery (March)
3
Petition Filing
4
USCIS Review
5
Start Work
Two-Step Process
K-1 requires marriage in U.S. within 90 days, then adjustment of status (green card application). CR-1 is typically faster overall and grants green card on arrival.
IR-5 Parent of U.S. Citizen
U.S. citizens age 21+ can sponsor their parents for green cards. Parents are immediate relatives with no annual cap or waiting period.
For
Parents of U.S. citizens (21+)
Result
Permanent green card
IR-2/CR-2 Child of U.S. Citizen
Green card for unmarried children (under 21) of U.S. citizens. IR-2 for children of citizens married 2+ years; CR-2 for children of recently married citizens.
For
Unmarried children under 21
Result
Permanent green card
Complex Cases
Complex custody situations, step-parent adoptions, and consent issues require careful legal strategy. We handle these sensitive cases with experience and care.
F-2A Family Preference Visa
Green card for spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of lawful permanent residents. Subject to annual caps with wait times.
For
Spouse/children of GC holders
Result
Permanent green card
Visa Bulletin Dependent
F-2A category has annual limits and priority dates. Wait times vary by country. We provide strategic guidance on timing and visa bulletin tracking.
Compare All Visa Types
Quick reference to help you understand your options
Visa
CAP?
Timeline
Duration
For Whom
H-2A
NO ✓
3 mos
12 mos
Ag workers
H-2B
YES
6 mos
10 mos
Non-ag seasonal
TN
NO ✓
Weeks
3 years
CAN/MEX pros
H-1B
YES
6 mos
3 years
Degree professionals
EB-2
NO ✓
2-3 yrs
Forever
Advanced degree
EB-3
NO ✓
2-4 yrs
Forever
Skilled workers
CR-1/IR-1
NO ✓
12-18 mos
Forever
Spouses
K-1
NO ✓
6-12 mos
90 days
Fiancé(e)s
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