What we handle
Each page explains the process, the forms and what to bring.
H-1B, L-1 and O-1 visas
The three work visas employers use most.
PERM labor certification
Most employer-sponsored green cards start with PERM labor certification, filed through the Department of Labor's Program Electronic Review Management system.
I-9 and worksite compliance
Every U.S. employer must verify the identity and work authorization of every employee on Form I-9.
Who this is for
Companies, universities, hospitals and nonprofits that employ people on work visas or sponsor them for green cards.
Some clients file one petition a year. Others run a standing program with a calendar of extensions, PERM cases and I-9 reverifications. We work either way.
How we work
Employer work follows the same pattern, from the first case to a full program.
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An intake call
We learn the role, the candidate’s history and the timing the business needs. We also ask who signs for the company.
Who: human resources, the hiring manager and the firm
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A case plan for each employee
Each employee gets a written plan: the visa now, the green card path if there is one, and the dates for every extension.
Who: the firm
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Filing and tracking
We prepare and file each petition and track it to a decision. Human resources sees the status of every case without having to ask.
Who: the firm
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A yearly review
Once a year we review the whole roster: expiring status, pending green cards, public access files and Form I-9 records.
Who: the firm and human resources
Common questions
Who is our client, the company or the employee?
In employer-sponsored cases the company is the client, and the employee is told so in writing. Where the interests can diverge, we explain how before the case starts.
Who pays the fees?
Some costs must be paid by the employer by law, including the costs of PERM labor certification. We explain which, case by case.
Do you train our staff?
Yes. We hold sessions for human resources teams on Form I-9, H-1B rules and what to do when the government visits.