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Visa Options for Professors and Researchers

For experienced representation in business immigration, or to discuss visa options for professors and researchers, e-mail or call an immigration lawyer at the Law Firm of Timothy R. Bakken at (303) 293-1963.

Located in Denver, Colorado, immigration attorney Timothy R. Bakken can assist you in understanding your visa options for teaching or conducting research in the United States.

With more than 15 years handling immigration matters, including visas for professors and researchers, we can give you knowledgeable advice regarding your options and excellent representation throughout the visa process.

For additional information about us, and the benefits of retaining our services, please visit our Firm Overview page.

Experienced Professor and Researcher Visa Attorney

Professors and researchers have several options available to come to the United States. Which option is best for you, depends on your situation as well as your short term and long term goals.

Your options to work in the United States include both non-immigration options and green card options. Some of those options include the following:

  • H1B visa (professional occupation visa)
  • EB1 visa (outstanding researcher or professor)
  • O visa (for extraordinary ability)
  • J1 visa (for exchange visitors)
  • Employment based green cards (permanent resident)

EB1 Outstanding Researcher or Professor Visa Lawyer

An EB1 visa may be available for outstanding researchers and professors. To qualify for an EB1 visa, you must demonstrate that you are recognized internationally as outstanding in your academic field.

Contact an Experienced Professor and Researcher Visa Lawyer Today!

To schedule your confidential consultation with an experienced immigration attorney e-mail us (we respond quickly to e-mails) or call us at (303) 293-1963. We offer initial consultations for a fee to discuss your EB1 visa eligibility or other immigration matters.

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1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 1720
Denver, Colorado 80264
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The Denver, Colorado, immigration attorneys at the Law Firm of Timothy R. Bakken, P.C. assist clients internationally who are seeking to immigrate to the United States, including Seattle, Washington, San Francisco, California, Phoenix Arizona, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, New York, New York and Washington DC. We also assist business and individual clients throughout Colorado, including the cities of Denver (including the Denver Tech Center), Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, Littleton, Parker, Arvada, Broomfield, Greeley, Fort Collins, Brighton, Wheat Ridge, and Colorado Springs, as well as the counties of Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Douglas, Adams, Boulder, and El Paso.

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