Immigration-Only Counsel for Foreign Workers & Cincinnati Employers Since 1973
Most foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States on a temporary basis need a nonimmigrant worker visa. The right category depends on the type of work involved, the worker’s qualifications, whether an employer is sponsoring the petition, and the worker’s country of origin. Getting that initial determination right shapes everything that follows.
At The Fleischer Law Firm LLC, our practice is limited to immigration law. We’ve guided foreign workers and Greater Cincinnati businesses through work visa petitions since 1973, handling matters from strategy through application, interviews, and litigation when needed. Whether you’re an individual applicant or an employer building an international workforce, we can help you identify the right path and move through it efficiently.
Speak with a Cincinnati employment visa attorney by calling (513) 880-9969 or contacting us online. New clients can begin with a complimentary case evaluation. We offer services in English and Spanish.
Temporary Worker Visa Categories We Handle
Each nonimmigrant work visa carries distinct eligibility requirements, employer obligations, and benefits. Our first step is always determining which category fits your qualifications, goals, and situation, including whether employer sponsorship is part of the picture.
We can help you obtain any of the following visas and more:
E-2 investor visa: For nationals of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of capital into a qualifying U.S. enterprise
H-1B visa: For specialty occupations requiring at least the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in a specific field, as well as for fashion models of distinguished merit and ability
L-1 visa: For intracompany transferees moving from a foreign affiliate, subsidiary, or parent to a U.S. office in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role
O-1 visa: For individuals with demonstrated extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics
P-1 visa: For those coming to the United States to compete as an athlete or perform with a recognized entertainment group
TN/NAFTA visa: For Canadian and Mexican nationals in designated professional categories under the terms of USMCA
Every one of these visas requires a complete application with substantial supporting evidence and error-free documentation. A filing error or missing evidence can trigger a request for additional evidence, cause delays, or result in a denial. Our attorneys stay directly involved in each case to reduce that risk.
Decades of Immigration Experience, Serving Greater Cincinnati
The Fleischer Law Firm LLC has practiced U.S. immigration law since 1973. Our practice covers immigration law, which keeps our knowledge of USCIS petition processes, Department of Labor requirements, and visa-specific evidentiary standards current and specific. We’ve represented clients across the full spectrum: individuals relocating for career opportunities, startups sponsoring their first foreign hire, multinational corporations managing large-scale visa programs, and foreign ambassadors navigating complex status questions.
Neil Fleischer leads our immigration work and holds memberships in the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The firm has received Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Star designations. We serve clients throughout the Greater Cincinnati Region, including Warren County and Butler County.
Temporary Work Visas vs. Employment-Based Green Cards
Nonimmigrant work visas authorize temporary employment in the United States. They’re tied to a specific employer or activity and carry an expiration date. Employment-based green cards, by contrast, confer permanent residence with no fixed end date and far fewer restrictions on where and for whom you can work. These are two distinct legal pathways, and understanding how they interact matters from the very start of your immigration planning.
Dual Intent & Your Current Status
Certain nonimmigrant visa categories allow for what immigration law calls “dual intent”: the ability to hold a temporary visa while simultaneously pursuing permanent residence without jeopardizing your current status. H-1B is the most common example. Other categories don’t permit dual intent, meaning an application for a green card could be treated as evidence that the worker intends to remain permanently, which can create problems at the visa or admission stage.
The Path from Temporary Visa to Permanent Residence
Moving from a temporary work visa to permanent residence typically involves employer sponsorship, a PERM labor certification in most categories, an approved immigrant petition on Form I-140, and either an adjustment of status filing or consular processing abroad. Each step carries its own timeline and requirements.
The temporary visa category you enter on can affect which green card pathways are available, how long the process takes, and whether you can change employers along the way. If permanent residence is a possibility you’re considering, that goal should inform the strategy from day one.
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When you work with us, you communicate directly with your attorney, not with a paralegal or case manager passing messages along. That direct access runs throughout the life of your case: initial strategy, application preparation, responses to government requests, and any required interviews. For employer sponsors managing a workforce of foreign nationals, consistent attorney contact means fewer gaps and faster turnarounds when issues arise.
Our service commitments for every work visa client:
Direct attorney access at every stage, with no intermediaries handling substantive communication
Fast response times and flexible scheduling to accommodate both individual applicants and HR teams at Cincinnati-area businesses
Bilingual service in English and Spanish for clients and employees who are more comfortable in Spanish
Personalized visa strategy based on the specific category, the applicant’s qualifications, and the employer’s situation
Complimentary case evaluation for new clients to begin assessing available options
We’ve worked with individual foreign workers pursuing career opportunities in the Cincinnati area, small businesses sponsoring their first international hire, and large corporations managing ongoing visa programs across multiple categories. Each case gets a strategy built around its specific facts.
Start Your Employment Visa Consultation in Cincinnati
Whether you’re a foreign worker exploring your options or a Cincinnati-area employer looking to sponsor a valued employee, the first step is understanding which visa category fits and what the process requires. We can walk through that with you from the start. Contact The Fleischer Law Firm LLC to request a complimentary case evaluation by calling (513) 880-9969 or reaching out through our online contact form.
What Happens After You Contact Our Firm
The process begins with a case evaluation to identify which visa category aligns with your qualifications, your employer’s situation, and your longer-term goals. Not every applicant arrives with a clear answer to that question, and part of our role is helping both workers and employers understand the landscape before committing to a filing strategy.
Employer-Side Obligations We Manage
Once the appropriate category is identified, we develop a case-specific plan that accounts for employer-side obligations where applicable. H-1B petitions involve filing fees, prevailing wage determinations, a labor condition application filed with the Department of Labor, and public access file requirements. L-1 petitions carry their own filing fees and employer documentation obligations. These aren’t optional details. Missed obligations can jeopardize the petition or create compliance exposure for the employer. We handle that coordination alongside the applicant-facing work.
Application Preparation Through Resolution
Our attorneys manage application preparation, gather and organize the supporting evidence each category requires, and maintain direct communication with you and your employer throughout. If the government issues a request for evidence, we respond. If an interview is required, we prepare you for it. If litigation becomes necessary, we handle that too. You’ll know where your case stands because your attorney can tell you directly.
