Public School Teachers and Professionals
Tailored Legal Solutions for International Educators At Massa Viana Law, we understand the critical role that international educators play in enriching public education. Bilingual and culturally diverse teachers help school districts meet student needs, close opportunity gaps, and reflect the communities they serve. But managing the immigration needs of these educators is complex—and growing more […]
I-9 Compliance
Every employer in the United States is required by federal law to verify the identity andemployment authorization of each person they hire. This obligation is fulfilled through thecompletion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The requirement applies to allemployers, regardless of size, and to all employees hired after November 6, 1986,regardless of citizenship status. While […]
TN/UMSCA (Canada and Mexico)
TN/UMSCA VISAS A Pathway for North-American Professionals TN Visas were created as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (signed in 1992, during Clinton Administration, with immigration provisions implemented in 1994 through separate legislation). In 2020, the Trump administration changed NAFTA through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), but changes were minor and did not […]
National Interest Waivers
NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS Brining needed talent to America In 1990, Congress created a green card path for talented individuals who could demonstrate they were performing work deemed in the national interest of the country. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, which is within the second-preference of employment based categories, allows the petitioner to ask the […]
Extraordinary Ability (EB-1)
EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY Your Talent Opens the Golden Door The Extraordinary Ability category is a coveted employment-based immigration pathway aimed at individuals with outstanding expertise in their respective fields. Designed to attract global talent, his category allows applicants who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to apply for permanent residency in […]