PRACTICE AREAS // Employment-Based Immigration

Chaney Immigration Law Firm provides strategic legal guidance to professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and employers navigating the employment-based immigration process. We represent clients in both non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters and handle every aspect of the process—from evaluating eligibility to submitting petitions and preparing for interviews. Whether you are a company transferring employees or an individual with extraordinary skills, our firm offers tailored legal support to help you achieve your immigration goals.

Employment-Based Non-Immigrant Visas

We assist clients with a range of temporary work visa categories, each designed for different types of employment or investment. These include:

• E-1 / E-2 (Treaty Trader & Investor Visas): For nationals of treaty countries who are coming to the U.S. to engage in substantial trade (E-1) or to direct and develop a business investment (E-2).
• H-1B (Specialty Occupations): For professionals with a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or      equivalent) working in a specialized field. We assist with the petition process, including labor condition application (LCA) compliance.
• J-1 Waivers: For exchange visitors subject to the two-year home residency requirement, we assist with obtaining waivers.
• L-1A / L-1B (Intra-Company Transferees): For executives, managers, and employees with      specialized knowledge transferring to a U.S. affiliate.
• O-1 (Individuals of Extraordinary Ability): For individuals who have demonstrated      extraordinary achievement in their field (e.g., arts, science, education, business, or athletics).

We assist employers and individuals in preparing detailed applications, ensuring that all documentation is complete and meets the high evidentiary standards of U.S. immigration authorities.

EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) Immigrant Visa

The EB-1A immigrant visa is for individuals who have achieved sustained national or international acclaim in their field. This includes professionals in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No job offer or employer sponsorship is required. We work closely with clients to present strong evidence across the required legal criteria and draft detailed personal statements and exhibits to support the petition.

EB-1C (Multinational Manager or Executive) Immigrant Visa

EB-1C is available to multinational executives or managers who have worked abroad for at least one year in the last three and are now being transferred to a related U.S. entity. This visa is commonly used by international companies establishing or expanding U.S. operations. We help employers demonstrate the qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. entities, as well as the employee’s executive or managerial duties.

EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Immigrant Visa

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to self-petition without employer sponsorship if their work benefits the U.S. national interest. NIW applicants must show that their proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that they are well positioned to advance it, and that waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the U.S. We guide clients through developing evidence of impact, drafting a compelling petition, and meeting all legal standards.