EB-1 Green Card - The Link Migration Consultancy

Corporate Solutions & EB Immigration Pathways

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.

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-1 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.

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.