U.S. Immigration Pathway Information and Attorney Referral

U.S. Immigration Pathways

General information, pathway orientation and connection with an authorized U.S. immigration professional

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U.S. Immigration Pathway Information and Attorney Referral

How we can help with a U.S. matter

Understand the general types of U.S. immigration pathways
Organize your personal and business background information
Identify subjects to discuss with an authorized U.S. attorney
Prepare for a consultation with an authorized U.S. professional
Gather and organize documents at the direction of U.S. counsel
Coordinate communication with an independently authorized U.S. partner
Receive Canadian immigration advice where a matter affects Canadian status
Obtain a referral to an authorized U.S. immigration professional

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Family-Based Pathways

Family-Based Immigration

Immigrant categories based on a qualifying family relationship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Employment-Based Immigration

An overview of the preference categories used for permanent residence through work.

L-1 Intracompany Transferee

A temporary classification for transfers within a related international company.

EB-1 Priority Workers

The first employment preference: extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives or managers.

EB-2 and National Interest Waiver

Advanced-degree professionals and exceptional ability, including cases requesting a waiver of the job-offer requirement.

EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals

Employer-sponsored permanent residence for skilled workers, professionals and certain other workers.

E-1 and E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor

Classifications available to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty with the United States.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Permanent residence through a qualifying investment that creates jobs in the United States.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

A temporary classification for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.

Temporary Employment Classifications

An orientation to the main temporary work categories, including H-1B, H-2, TN, P and R classifications.

Student and Exchange-Visitor Pathways

Academic, vocational and exchange-visitor classifications and the rules that shape them.

Adjustment of Status

The process of applying for permanent residence from inside the United States.

Consular Processing

Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

Naturalization and Citizenship

How lawful permanent residents may eventually become United States citizens.