1. How do I determine what visa is right for me?
  2. Definitions
  3. Buffer’s Role
  4. Visa Options
    1. H-1B Visas (temporary visa for workers with specialized knowledge)

      a. H-1B Renewals (i.e. filing for an extension)

    2. O-1 Visas (visa for individuals who qualify for extraordinary ability)

    3. TN Visa (Available for Canadian and Mexican Citizens) or TN non-immigrant status (available to Canadian citizens)

    4. Other Visas

    5. Green Card - Permanent Residency Process

  5. FAQ
  6. Moving to the US: A Guide [WIP]

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Before reading further, please keep in mind that immigration policies are complex and ever-changing. We’re here to help and support you on this journey! If you find it overwhelming, please reach out and we will do our best to answer any questions and chat through any concerns. We also work with some wonderful immigration attorneys over at Minami Tamaki and we are happy to get you connected with them along the way. They are fantastic advisors!

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Also, please keep in mind that, at this time, Buffer supports employer sponsored visas only.

How do I determine what visa is right for me?

We suggest you start by doing a quick review of the visas available to get a sense for which one might be a good fit for you. If you have questions about a specific one, we can kick off a conversation with our immigration attorneys to explore available options and get their input!

Please note: As of 2022, we are only able to support work visas where we have legal entities, which is currently the United States and we are working to support work visas in the UK. Additionally, Buffer only supports the costs for employer sponsored visas.


Definitions:

USCIS: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

FY: Fiscal Year