Comprehensive Support for Business Immigration & Work Visas

Stage 1: Initial Consultation and Information Gathering

Immigration Attorney / Business Immigration Expert Actions:

• Conducting an initial consultation (in-person or online) with the client to understand goals and visa needs.
• Reviewing the client’s professional background, employer information, or investment profile to determine possible visa options.
• Analyzing supporting documents: diplomas, professional licenses, CV/resume, employment contracts, corporate records, or proof of investment funds.
• Identifying family members (if applicable) who may qualify for derivative visas.
• Requesting additional documentation: financial statements, company sponsorship letters, proof of business ownership, or prior immigration records.

Stage 2: Eligibility Assessment and Strategy Development

Immigration Attorney / Business Immigration Expert Actions:

• Comprehensive review of eligibility for targeted categories (e.g., H-1B specialty occupation, L-1 intracompany transfer, O-1 extraordinary ability, E-2 investor, TN, EB-2/EB-3, etc.).
• Identification of strengths and risks (degree equivalency, specialty occupation fit, employer qualifications, maintenance of status, prevailing wage, cap/lottery exposure).
• Selection of the optimal pathway (nonimmigrant vs. immigrant, consular processing vs. change/extension of status, premium processing where available).
• Evidence plan and document strategy: expert letters, credentials evaluations, organizational charts, itineraries, project statements/SOWs, publications/awards for O-1/EB-1, investment proofs for E-2.
• Compliance planning: LCA (for H-1B), public access file, wage and hour requirements, corporate compliance for L-1 qualifying relationship, ownership/control analyses.
• Timeline and filing roadmap: critical deadlines (cap filing windows, I-129/I-140 filings, DS-160/221(g) contingencies), sequencing for dependents (H-4/L-2/E-2), and travel considerations.
• Recommendations to strengthen the case and mitigate risks (role redefinition, supplemental evidence, alternative categories, bridge filings, maintenance-of-status steps).

Stage 3: Application Submission and Ongoing Support

Immigration Attorney / Business Immigration Expert Actions:

1. Preparation and assembly of all required visa or petition forms (e.g., I-129, DS-160, I-140, I-765 for dependents) and supporting documentation.
2. Submission of the application package to USCIS, the Department of Labor (if applicable), or U.S. consulates/embassies abroad, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.
3. Management of all USCIS and consular communications, including Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and additional document requests.
4. Tracking and monitoring case progress, updating clients on milestones, and providing guidance for interviews or consular appointments.
5. Advising on maintaining lawful status, filing timely extensions, dependents’ rights (H-4/L-2/E-2 work authorizations), and travel restrictions or re-entry requirements.
6. Representation in appeals or motions to reopen/reconsider in case of denials, and strategic guidance for re-filing or alternative visa categories.

Timeframe:

• 2–6 months — standard processing timelines (varies by visa category and USCIS/consulate workload).
• 15–45 days — expedited with Premium Processing, where available.
• Ongoing support — monthly/annual contracts for compliance reminders, renewals, and corporate policy updates.

Estimated Cost:

1. $2,000–$5,000 — typical nonimmigrant visa petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2) including attorney fees.
2. $6,000–$12,000+ — complex cases, immigrant petitions, PERM filings, or appeals.