All U.S. businesses can face staffing challenges when employees are needed across national boundaries. Companies that need help navigating the work visa alternatives administered by the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service should call a Tempe business immigration lawyer from New Frontier Immigration Law.
Our seasoned immigration attorneys have experience with all forms of visa applications, green card petitions, and investor and temporary work permits. We guide businesses through all stages of the immigration process with attention to detail and foresight that aims to prevents problems before they arise.
Tempe businesses that need immigration visas for their employees should contact an attorney to determine which specific work permit will best suit their needs. That work permit might be:
In many cases, a foreign employee might qualify for more than one type of immigration visa. To select the best option, businesses that need to sponsor a foreign employee for a U.S. visa should consult with an attorney from New Frontier Immigration Law before beginning the application process.
All businesses are required to verify the eligibility of each of their employees to work in the United States. Within three days of the commencement of employment, an employee must complete a Form I-9 to verify that person’s right to work in the U.S. The employer does not need to file that form but must retain it for at least three years after the employee’s start date, and one year after termination of their employment. Our knowledgeable employment immigration lawyers can assist a business owner in Tempe if you have any questions or concerns about your company’s compliance.
In the event of an immigration enforcement action, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, or Department of Justice will likely ask the employer to produce all completed I-9 forms. Failure to comply with form obligations can result in substantial fines and penalties.
In addition to the recently-imposed $100,000 H-1B immigration petition fee for foreign-based workers (mandated by presidential proclamation in September 2025), companies should plan for approximately $10,000 in costs and fees for processing a company-sponsored visa application. It is important to note that the $100,000 H-1B fee only applies to new H-1B petitions for candidates outside the US. Companies are not required to pay that fee for employees already inside the US.
Your attorney could give you a more precise schedule of fees that your Tempe business will need to pay. As of the end of 2025, those fees include:
It is important to be prepared for these costs before deciding on workforce changes.
Mistakes and omissions in business visa applications can cause lengthy delays and jeopardize the success of a visa petition. You can avoid mistakes and save time and resources when you retain a Tempe business immigration lawyer from New Frontier Immigration Law to manage the petition on your behalf. Please call our offices at any time for advice and experience-driven guidance on your business’s visa petitions.
