CREATIVES & PROFESSIONALS
A work visa that fits how you actually work.
From the TN for Canadian and Mexican professionals to the E-2 for treaty investors and beyond, the right nonimmigrant visa lets you build your career in the U.S. Matching you to the category that actually fits is what a work visa lawyer does best – and Onward Immigration prepares the filing that gets you here and keeps you working.
IS THIS YOU?
You may be in the right place if...
The professional
You have a job offer or a profession that qualifies, and you need the right visa to work in the U.S. legally.
The treaty investor
You’re investing in or running a U.S. business and want a visa that reflects what you’re building.
The North American
You’re a Canadian or Mexican professional and you’ve heard the TN might be faster and simpler than other routes.
The renewer
Your status is expiring or your situation changed, and you need to extend, switch, or correct course without a gap.
The Path Forward
How we build your case
I
Assess & strategize
We assess your work, nationality, and goals to identify the category that actually fits – TN, E-2, or another route.
II
Build the evidence
We prepare the petition or application and the evidence that proves you qualify, tailored to the category’s specific demands.
III
File & advocate
We file, respond to anything raised, and support your entry, extension, or change of status.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Flat fees, full attention.
Every work-visa engagement is a single flat fee, agreed before we begin – no meter, no surprises. As a deliberately small firm, your case is handled by an attorney from first call to final decision, never passed down a chain.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Work visa questions, answered.
Which work visa is right for me?
It depends on your profession, nationality, and plans. The TN suits Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying fields; the E-2 fits treaty investors; other categories serve specialty occupations and transfers. The right fit turns on details that are easy to miss. We assess your situation and match you to the strongest option.
What is a TN visa and who qualifies?
The TN is a work visa under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens in specific professional occupations – engineers, scientists, accountants, and many others. It generally requires a qualifying job offer and the right credentials, and it’s often faster than other routes. We confirm your profession qualifies and prepare the supporting case.
How much do I need to invest for an E-2 visa?
There’s no fixed minimum, but the investment must be substantial relative to the business and enough to make it operational. A small, real, active business can qualify; a passive or token investment won’t. The substance matters more than the number. We help structure and document an investment that meets the standard.
Can I switch from one work visa to another, or to a green card?
Often, yes. Many people move between nonimmigrant categories or transition toward permanent residence as their situation grows. Each move has its own rules and timing, and some categories make the green-card path easier than others. We map the sequence so each step sets up the next.
What happens if my work visa is about to expire?
Many work visa categories allow extensions or changes of status if you file before your authorized stay ends. In some cases, a timely filed extension may allow continued work authorization while the case is pending, but this is not automatic for every visa type. Before your status expires, it is important to confirm your options and deadlines.
Where can I check my case status?
You can track any pending case with your receipt number through the USCIS Case Status Online tool at: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus. We also monitor your case and flag anything that needs a response, so nothing slips.
How can a work visa lawyer help me?
A work visa lawyer identifies which category actually fits your profession and goals, prepares the petition to that category’s specific demands, and handles extensions or changes so you never fall out of status.
Ready to move onward?
Every journey begins with a conversation. Let’s talk about where you’re headed,
and how to get you there.