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U.S. Immigration

Work visas and green cards for professionals, entrepreneurs and executives

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Immigrazione USA

Lavorare e vivere negli Stati Uniti

Assistiamo professionisti, ricercatori, imprenditori e manager di tutto il mondo nel percorso verso gli Stati Uniti: dalla valutazione del profilo alla scelta del visto più adatto, fino alla green card e all'intervista consolare.

Ogni caso è seguito personalmente dall'Avv. Ruggiero Korenjak: valutazione del profilo, strategia e preparazione della documentazione; le petizioni sono presentate a nome del richiedente o, quando previsto, del datore di lavoro negli Stati Uniti. L'analisi si fonda sulla normativa federale (Immigration and Nationality Act), sui regolamenti e sulla prassi delle autorità competenti, con un'attenzione costante agli aggiornamenti del Visa Bulletin.

Green card · Residenza permanente
Visti temporanei di lavoro

La green card attribuisce la residenza permanente negli Stati Uniti; la cittadinanza statunitense può essere richiesta successivamente, per naturalizzazione, al ricorrere dei requisiti di legge. L'accesso ad alcune categorie di visto dipende anche dalla nazionalità del richiedente: per i cittadini di alcuni Paesi sono in vigore restrizioni all'emissione dei visti, che verifichiamo caso per caso. Lo Studio non assume la rappresentanza dei clienti dinanzi alle autorità statunitensi. Le informazioni di questa pagina hanno carattere generale e non costituiscono parere legale sul singolo caso.

Imigração EUA

Trabalhar e viver nos Estados Unidos

Acompanhamos profissionais, pesquisadores, empreendedores e executivos do mundo todo no caminho para os Estados Unidos: da avaliação do perfil à escolha do visto mais adequado, até o green card e a entrevista consular.

Cada caso é acompanhado pessoalmente pelo Avv. Ruggiero Korenjak: avaliação do perfil, estratégia e preparação da documentação; as petições são apresentadas em nome do solicitante ou, quando previsto, do empregador nos Estados Unidos. A análise se baseia na legislação federal (Immigration and Nationality Act), nos regulamentos e na prática das autoridades competentes, com atenção constante às atualizações do Visa Bulletin.

Green card · Residência permanente
Vistos temporários de trabalho

O green card confere a residência permanente nos Estados Unidos; a cidadania norte-americana pode ser solicitada depois, por naturalização, quando cumpridos os requisitos legais. O acesso a algumas categorias de visto depende também da nacionalidade do solicitante: para cidadãos de alguns países há restrições em vigor à emissão de vistos, que verificamos caso a caso. O escritório não representa clientes perante as autoridades norte-americanas. As informações desta página têm caráter geral e não constituem parecer jurídico sobre um caso concreto.

U.S. Immigration

Work and live in the United States

We assist professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and executives from around the world on their path to the United States: from profile assessment and choice of the right visa to the green card and the consular interview.

Each case is handled personally by Avv. Ruggiero Korenjak: profile assessment, strategy and document preparation; petitions are filed in the name of the applicant or, where required, the U.S. employer. Our analysis is grounded in federal law (the Immigration and Nationality Act), the implementing regulations and agency practice, with constant attention to Visa Bulletin updates.

Green card · Permanent residence
EB-1A
Extraordinary ability
For individuals with sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. Self-petition: no employer or labor certification required.
EB-1C
Multinational managers and executives
For managers and executives transferring to a related company in the United States, after at least one year of employment in the past three with the group abroad.
EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
For professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability whose work is of national importance to the United States. Self-petition, no job offer required.
Consular
Consular processing
For applicants living outside the United States, the green card is obtained through the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of residence: National Visa Center stage, Form DS-260, civil documents and interview preparation.
Temporary work visas
O-1A
Extraordinary ability (temporary)
Work visa for individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business or athletics. Up to three years, renewable.
L-1A · L-1B
Intracompany transfer
For managers and executives (L-1A, up to seven years) or employees with specialized knowledge (L-1B, up to five years) transferring to a U.S. office.

A green card grants permanent residence in the United States; U.S. citizenship may be applied for later, through naturalization, once the legal requirements are met. Access to some visa categories also depends on the applicant's nationality: visa issuance restrictions currently apply to nationals of certain countries, which we review case by case. The firm does not represent clients before U.S. authorities. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice on any specific case.

Domande frequenti

Dubbi su visti e green card

Perguntas frequentes

Dúvidas sobre vistos e green card

FAQ

Questions about visas and green cards

Who can apply for the EB-2 NIW?
Professionals with an advanced degree (a master's or doctorate, or a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent followed by at least five years of progressive experience in the field) or with documented exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. Applicants must also show three things: that their proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance to the United States; that they are well positioned to advance it; and that, on balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the job offer requirement. Researchers, physicians, engineers, technology professionals and entrepreneurs are among the most common profiles.
What is the difference between the EB-1A and the EB-2 NIW?
Both allow self-petitioning, with no employer or job offer. The EB-1A sets a higher bar: sustained national or international acclaim, shown by a major internationally recognized award or by at least three of the ten criteria set out in the regulations (awards, publications, judging the work of others, high salary, among others). The EB-2 NIW has more accessible requirements but usually a longer wait in the Visa Bulletin. In the initial consultation we assess which route is stronger for your profile.
How long does it take to get a green card?

It depends mainly on two factors: the visa category and your country of birth. The process has three stages:

  • USCIS review of the petition: a few months with regular processing. With premium processing (a paid service with a guaranteed timeframe), a decision is issued within 15 business days for the EB-1A and 45 business days for the EB-2 NIW and EB-1C.
  • Visa Bulletin wait: in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, there is no wait in EB-1 for people born in most countries, including Brazil and Italy; for the EB-2 NIW the wait is about a year and a half to two years. For people born in India or China, waits are much longer, in some cases over ten years.
  • Consular stage: documents with the National Visa Center and the consular interview, usually from a few months to about a year.

In short, if you were not born in India or China: with the EB-1A, the green card typically takes about one year to a year and a half; with the EB-2 NIW, about two to three years. Temporary visas are much faster: for the O-1A and L-1, the petition can be decided within 15 business days with premium processing, after which the visa is obtained through a consular appointment. Timelines change every month: in the initial consultation we give you an estimate for your case.

Do I need a job offer in the United States?
Not for the EB-1A or the EB-2 NIW: you file the petition yourself. For the EB-1C and the L-1, the petition is filed by the U.S. company, which must belong to the same group as the company you work for abroad. For the O-1A, you need a U.S. employer or agent.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. With employment-based green cards, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive green cards together with you as dependents. With temporary visas, family members receive dependent visas (L-2 or O-3): the spouse of an L-1 holder may work in the United States, while dependents of an O-1 holder may study but not work.
I don't live in Italy. Can you help me?
Yes. We work with clients worldwide by video conference, in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French. The consular interview takes place at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Some nationalities are subject to visa issuance restrictions: we check this in the initial consultation, which is free of charge.
Contatti

Il vostro percorso verso gli Stati Uniti

Inviateci una breve descrizione del vostro profilo professionale (formazione, esperienza, ruolo attuale) e degli obiettivi negli Stati Uniti. Vi risponderemo entro 48 ore con una prima valutazione delle categorie di visto più adatte. La prima consulenza è gratuita.

Contato

O seu caminho para os Estados Unidos

Envie uma breve descrição do seu perfil profissional (formação, experiência, cargo atual) e dos seus objetivos nos Estados Unidos. Responderemos em até 48 horas com uma primeira avaliação das categorias de visto mais adequadas. A primeira consulta é gratuita.

Contact

Your path to the United States

Send us a short description of your professional profile (education, experience, current role) and your goals in the United States. We will reply within 48 hours with an initial assessment of the most suitable visa categories. The initial consultation is free of charge.

Email
info@rsrk.itResponse within 48 hours
Offices
Rome and Arezzo (Tuscany)Available for video conferences
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