Work & Employment Visa Lawyer in Jacksonville

Helping Employers and Professionals Navigate U.S. Immigration With Over 65 Years of Combined Legal Experience

Building a successful career or growing your business in the United States often begins with finding the right immigration pathway. At , our experienced immigration attorneys help employers, skilled professionals, investors, and foreign nationals navigate the complexities of U.S. employment-based immigration law.

As a family-operated Jacksonville law firm with over 65 years of combined legal experience, we understand that every employment immigration case involves unique opportunities, requirements, and challenges. Whether you are an employer seeking to hire international talent or a professional pursuing career opportunities in the United States, our legal team provides personalized guidance tailored to your goals.

Employment-based immigration options vary depending on the nature of the position, the applicant's qualifications, the employer's sponsorship requirements, and the intended length of employment. Some visa categories provide temporary authorization to work in the United States, while others offer potential pathways to lawful permanent residence through employment-based green cards.

Our attorneys assist clients in evaluating available immigration options, understanding eligibility requirements, preparing petitions and supporting documentation, and navigating the application process. We also help employers and foreign workers consider both immediate employment needs and long-term immigration objectives.

Take the Next Step Toward Your Employment Immigration Goals

Whether you are looking to hire a qualified foreign professional, obtain a temporary work visa, or explore employment-based permanent residence, our Jacksonville immigration attorneys are ready to help.

Finding the Right Employment Visa for Your Career or Business

Choosing the right employment visa is an important step toward achieving your professional or business goals in the United States. At , our experienced immigration attorneys help employers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and foreign workers identify immigration options that best align with their qualifications, employment needs, and long-term objectives.

Because every immigration case is unique, selecting the appropriate visa requires more than reviewing a job title. Our legal team carefully evaluates the proposed position, professional qualifications, employer sponsorship requirements, immigration history, and applicable visa regulations to develop a personalized immigration strategy. 

Key Factors We Consider When Evaluating Employment Visa Options

Job Position and Employment Requirements::

• The proposed position: We review job responsibilities, required qualifications, worksite arrangements, salary requirements, and the anticipated duration of employment to identify potentially suitable visa categories.
• Professional Qualifications and Experience: We assess the applicant's education, professional licenses, specialized skills, employment history, achievements, and current immigration status to determine eligibility for available immigration options.
• Employer Sponsorship and Business Structure: We evaluate sponsorship obligations, employer-employee relationships, corporate affiliations, business ownership, investment opportunities, and qualifying international trade activities when applicable.
• Long-Term Immigration and Career Goals: We consider whether the applicant intends to work temporarily, pursue employment-based permanent residence, relocate with family members, or travel internationally during the immigration process. Our attorneys also help clients understand how temporary employment visas may relate to future green card opportunities, allowing them to make informed decisions about their immigration plans.

Employment Immigration Options We Handle

At , our Jacksonville immigration attorneys assist employers, skilled professionals, executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign nationals with a wide range of employment-based immigration matters.

Whether you are seeking temporary authorization to work in the United States or pursuing permanent residence through employment, our legal team provides personalized guidance to help you understand your options, meet immigration requirements, and navigate the application process.

We handle the following:

H-1B Specialty Occupation

The H-1B visa allows qualifying U.S. employers to sponsor foreign professionals for positions requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related specialty.

This classification is commonly used in fields such as technology, engineering, finance, healthcare, and other specialized professions. Certain H-1B petitions are subject to annual numerical limits and registration requirements.

L-1 Intracompany Transferee

The L-1 visa allows qualifying multinational companies to transfer eligible executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign office to a related U.S. business.

The L-1A classification generally applies to executives and managers, while the L-1B classification is intended for employees with specialized knowledge.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability or achievement in qualifying fields, including science, education, business, athletics, the arts, and the motion picture or television industry.

Applicants must provide substantial documentation demonstrating that they satisfy the applicable extraordinary ability or achievement standards.

TN USMCA Professional- Canadian and Mexican Professionals

The TN classification, established under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), allows eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens to work temporarily in the United States in designated professional occupations.

Qualifying occupations may include engineers, accountants, scientists, and certain healthcare professionals, among others.

E-1 Treaty Trader & E-2 Treaty Investor

The E-1 and E-2 visa classifications provide immigration opportunities for eligible nationals of countries that maintain qualifying treaties or other applicable agreements with the United States.

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa: Designed for qualifying individuals and businesses engaged in substantial international trade, principally between the United States and the treaty country.

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: Available to qualifying treaty-country nationals who make a substantial investment in a bona fide U.S. enterprise and seek to develop and direct its operations.

For employers and foreign professionals seeking long-term opportunities in the United States, employment-based immigration may provide a pathway to lawful permanent residence.

The PERM Labor Certification process, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an important step in many employer-sponsored green card cases. It generally requires employers to complete a prescribed recruitment process and demonstrate that there are no able, willing, qualified, and available U.S. workers for the offered permanent position, and that employment of the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

Our immigration attorneys assist employers and foreign nationals with:

PERM Labor Certification: Prevailing wage requests, recruitment requirements, labor certification applications, and supporting documentation.

EB-1 Employment-Based Immigration: Permanent residence options for qualifying individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers.

EB-2 Employment-Based Immigration: Green card pathways for qualifying professionals with advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability, including eligible National Interest Waiver (NIW) self-petitioners.

EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration: Employer-sponsored permanent residence options for qualifying skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.

Employment-Based Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing: Guidance through the final stages of obtaining lawful permanent residence, when eligible.

Not every employment-based green card category requires PERM labor certification or employer sponsorship. Our attorneys evaluate each client's qualifications, immigration history, and long-term goals to identify the appropriate legal pathway.

Helping Employers and Professionals Move Forward With Confidence

Employment immigration involves important decisions that can affect your career, business operations, and future in the United States. At , we are committed to providing practical legal solutions, clear communication, and dedicated representation throughout the immigration process.

Whether you are an employer seeking to hire international talent, an investor expanding your business, or a professional pursuing employment opportunities in the United States, our Jacksonville immigration attorneys are ready to assist you.

From PERM Labor Certification to Permanent Residence

Obtaining an employment-based green card is an important step toward building a successful career and a permanent future in the United States.

At , our experienced Jacksonville immigration attorneys assist employers and foreign professionals throughout the green card process, including PERM Labor Certification, Form I-140 immigrant petitions,  adjustment of status, and Consular Processing.

Certain immigration categories, such as EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), may also allow qualified individuals to pursue permanent residence without employer sponsorship or labor certification.

Because every case is unique, our attorneys evaluate eligibility, visa availability, employment requirements, and long-term immigration goals to help identify the most appropriate pathway.

Explore Your Employment-Based Green Card Options

Whether you are an employer seeking to sponsor a foreign professional or an individual pursuing permanent residence, our legal team is ready to help.

Choose Our Jacksonville Work & Employment Visa Attorney

At Edwards & Edwards, P.A., we believe that every immigration journey deserves personalized attention, experienced legal guidance, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

As a sister-owned, women-led, family-operated law firm with over 65 years of combined legal experience, we proudly assist employers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and foreign workers throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

Our attorneys understand that employment immigration decisions can affect your career, business, family, and future. We take the time to understand your goals, explain your options, and develop practical immigration strategies tailored to your needs.

We offer clear communication, transparent fee estimates, personalized legal recommendations, and Spanish-language assistance. Same-day consultations and appointments outside regular business hours may also be available for urgent matters.

Let’s Build Your Future in the United States Together

Whether you are an employer seeking international talent, a professional pursuing a work visa, or an entrepreneur exploring business immigration opportunities, our Jacksonville immigration attorneys are ready to help.

Your career. Your business. Your future. Our commitment.