Employment Immigration is the process whereby you are offered employment by a U.S. company. Through the offer of employment you may come to the United States, or remain in the United States permanently or temporarily, depending on your visa.
If your visa is for temporary employment it is called a “Non-Immigrant” visa. If your visa is for permanent employment it leads to a legal status called “Lawful Permanent Resident” or LPR status.
If you obtain a Non-Immigrant visa you are entitled to live and work in the United States for a temporary period of time (generally up to 7 years). You may bring your spouse and children (under 21 years old), but they are not allowed to hold employment.
In most cases, you may convert your Non-Immigrant visa into Lawful Permanent Resident status through your employer. Your spouse and children may convert along with you.
Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident allows you to live and work in the United States without restriction. By becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident, you become eligible to petition for your spouse and unmarried children.
More Importantly, LPR status opens the door to the pathway whereby you may become a Citizen of the United States.
For more detailed information see our Employment Immigration Page.