Business & Skilled Professionals

Business industry workers and skilled professionals support the core operational, financial, and strategic needs of U.S. companies across nearly every industry. These roles require specialized education, training, and judgment, making them essential to organizational growth and competitiveness. Individuals in this category contribute expertise that helps drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.

Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Visa Options

H-1B Specialty Occupations
The H-1B category is available for roles that meet the “specialty occupation” standard, where the position normally requires at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a specific field.

TN Visa
TN visas are available to Mexican and Canadian nationals, and have a specified list of occupations that qualify, including (but not limited to) Accountants, Management Consultants, Economists, Hotel Managers, Lawyers, Librarians, Research Assistants, Vocational Counselors, and Teachers.

Common Business & Professional H-1B Positions

Accountants
Management Consultants
Project Managers
Data Analysts
Budget and Management Analysts
Teachers
Sales and Distribution Managers

Other Temporary Visa Classifications

Depending on nationality, expertise, and job duties, additional temporary options may include:

L-1 – for intracompany transferees who own or work for multinational companies abroad in managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge roles.
E-3– for Australian nationals in specialty occupations.
H-1B1 – for nationals of Singapore and Chile in specialty occupations.

Permanent Residency (Green Card) Options

Business and skilled professionals may qualify for employment-based permanent residence through several pathways:

EB-1B (Outstanding Researchers & Professors) – for researchers or academics with a record of recognized research contributions.
EB-1C (Multinational Manager or Executive) – for individuals who serve as managers or executives in multinational companies.
EB-2/EB-3(PERM) –most business and skilled professionals may pursue traditional employment-based sponsorship depending on degree requirements and experience.
EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIWs) – some business and skilled professionals may qualify for permanent residence without an employer sponsored PERM process if they can show that their work has substantial merit, is beneficial to the United States, and that waiving the standard labor certification process is in the national interest.