Business Immigration & Work Visa Attorney in North Miami
Barbara Warren Loli, Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by The Florida Bar, represents employers, investors and professionals in temporary work visas and business immigration. Her clients include hospitals, hotels and multinational corporations, as well as entrepreneurs and individual professionals. The firm serves businesses in Miami, Miami Beach and throughout Miami-Dade and Broward, with consultations by Zoom or in person.
Visa Types We Handle
H-1B
Professionals in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
L-1A / L-1B
Transfers of managers, executives and specialized-knowledge employees from a related company abroad, including new U.S. offices.
E-1 / E-2
Treaty traders and treaty investors from qualifying countries.
TN
Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA.
O-1
Individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
H-2B
Temporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal or peak-load needs.
H-3
Trainees.
Employer compliance
I-9 verification guidance and compliance audits.
For Employers
Visa strategy for each hire, compliant petitions, public access files for H-1B, and planning when an employee’s status nears its end.
For Investors & Professionals
Choosing the right category for your business or career, and planning for permanent residence.
Employer-sponsored green cards: our PERM guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which work visa is right for my employee?
It depends on the job, the worker’s education and citizenship, and the company’s relationship to any employer abroad. We compare the options at your consultation.
How does the H-1B cap work?
Most new H-1B employees are subject to an annual cap and a registration and selection process each spring. Universities, their affiliated nonprofits and nonprofit or government research organizations are exempt from the cap. Rules and fees for this program have changed recently, so we review the current requirements before you plan a hire.
What does an L-1 transfer require?
The employee must have worked for a related company abroad for at least one continuous year in the last three years, as a manager, executive or specialized-knowledge employee. L-1A status can last up to seven years and L-1B up to five.
Is there a minimum investment for an E-2 visa?
No fixed amount. The investment must be substantial for the type of business, at risk in a real, operating enterprise, and more than marginal. The investor must be a citizen of a treaty country and must develop and direct the business.
Can my spouse work?
Spouses of E and L visa holders are authorized to work incident to their status. Spouses of H-1B workers generally are not, although some may qualify once a green card process reaches a certain stage.
Who qualifies for a TN visa?
Citizens of Canada and Mexico in professions listed in the USMCA, with a qualifying job offer. Canadians can usually apply at the border; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate.
Can a work visa lead to a green card?
Often, yes. Many H-1B and L-1 employees move to permanent residence through their employer, usually by PERM labor certification. L-1A managers and executives may qualify under EB-1C.
What are an employer’s I-9 obligations?
Every U.S. employer must verify the identity and work authorization of each new hire on Form I-9 and keep the forms on file. We review I-9 practices to reduce the risk of penalties.
How do I get started?
Book a 60-minute consultation, virtual by Zoom or in person at our North Miami office. Employers and individuals are both welcome.
Discuss your business immigration needs with a Board Certified attorney
60-minute consultations, virtual by Zoom or in person at our North Miami office. English and Spanish.
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