This Business Immigration Desk Reference is what it says – a reference tool for business clients who hire or transfer foreign employees into the United States. It describes the rules for entering the United States as a worker, business visitor, or tourist and explains what a foreign national can expect from the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bureau of the Department of Homeland Security1 at an American port of entry.
This booklet discusses the categories most often used by our clients, including investor and intracompany transferee visas, temporary work permits, labor certifications and permanent residency (“Green Card”) petitions.
Immigration is a constantly changing area of the law, especially as Congress continues to address Homeland Security Issues. Decisions regarding the best course of action for an individual depend on the person’s unique circumstances and the laws in effect at the time. This booklet should help you identify issues and ask questions, but we do not recommend you take any steps based solely on this material.