United States
Hudson McKenzie’s team of US immigration lawyers in London supports both individuals and businesses with all types of US immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Our team of US immigration solicitors provide guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
Here is a summary of the primary visa categories:
B-1 Business Visitor: For individuals engaging in business activities like meetings or consultations, without staying permanently. Eligible under the Visa Waiver Program unless a visa is specifically required.
B-2 Tourism, Pleasure, or Medical Treatment: For tourists or visitors coming for leisure or medical treatment. Also eligible under the Visa Waiver Program.
F-1 Student Visa: Supports international students who are officially enrolled in U.S. educational institutions.
J-1 Exchange Visitors: For participants in approved exchange programs that foster cultural and educational exchange.
H-1B Specialty Occupations: Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent and is for specialty occupations including tech, fashion, and healthcare.
H-1B1 Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Professional: For Chilean and Singaporean nationals in specialty occupations, requiring higher education but not a petition.
H-2A and H-2B Temporary Workers: For agricultural and non-agricultural work respectively, generally requiring a sponsor and limited to nationals of certain countries.
H-3 Trainee or Special Education Visitor: For non-medical or academic training unavailable in the home country.
L-1 Intra-company Transferees: For managers, executives, or those with specialized knowledge transferring within the same company.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability or Achievement: For individuals with significant contributions to sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, recognized internationally.
P Visas (P-1, P-2, P-3): For athletes, artists, and entertainers participating in specific performances or exchange programs.
Q-1 Cultural Exchange: For participation in international cultural exchange programs that provide an opportunity to share cultural aspects.
EB-1 to EB-5: Covering individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding researchers, multinational executives, skilled and unskilled workers, religious workers, and investors, often requiring a significant U.S. investment or sponsoring employee.
There may be various ways in which citizenship can be obtained depending on the circumstances. Please reach out to Hudson McKenzie for an assessment to determine the best route.
Our team of US immigration lawyers in London regularly advises on eligibility for naturalisation, dual citizenship, and citizenship by descent. We assist clients based in the UK and globally, ensuring full compliance with US immigration law throughout the process.
Thinking of Moving to the USA?
If you're planning to immigrate to the United States, our legal team is here to help. From assessing your visa eligibility to managing application steps, our expert immigration lawyers guide you through every stage of your journey to USA.
Consular services such as notarization, apostille, legalization, translations, and general consultations.
These services are essential for cross-border matters, and our US immigration solicitors ensure all documents meet both UK and US legal standards. Whether you need apostille certification, legalisation of US-bound documents, or expert consular advice, we can support you end-to-end.
Our team of US immigration solicitors in the UK is well-versed in providing expert legal advice and documentation support for individuals and businesses. Whether you're in London or elsewhere in the UK, our solicitors can help you navigate complex processes, from visa applications to naturalisation.
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