Question about the visa options and timeline for employment-based immigration for a chef
Hello. I’d like to sponsor a chef from Korea to work at a restaurant.
I’d like to know the types of visas available, sponsor eligibility requirements, and the processing timeline for this.
Available visa options include EB1, EB2, and EB3, depending on experience/education, and nonimmigrant visas include H, L, O, P, E1, and E2. Sponsor eligibility can vary somewhat depending on the owner’s nationality and which visa the sponsored person will receive, but generally, generating sufficient revenue is what matters. As of 2022, expect roughly 3–6 months for nonimmigrant visas and roughly 1.5 to 2.5 years for immigrant visas.