Business Immigration Lawyer
Your talent is here.
The paperwork shouldn't stop them.
Whether you are a founder moving to the U.S. to build your company, a researcher your organization is trying to bring on board, or a company navigating talent immigration for the first time — the legal work is the same: an argument that a person qualifies under a demanding federal standard.
We build that argument. Flat fee. No surprises.
Who We Work With
Business immigration at LMH Law is for individuals and organizations at a specific inflection point: a person with recognized expertise needs to be in the United States, and a visa petition is the mechanism.
Founders & Entrepreneurs
You are building a company and need to be — or stay — in the United States. The O-1 is often the right tool: no lottery, no employer sponsorship required for self-petitioners, renewable indefinitely.
Researchers & Scientists
A university, research institution, or private lab is bringing you on and needs the petition built correctly. We translate a publication record, citation history, and peer review work into a case USCIS can evaluate.
Engineers & Technical Leads
High-compensation roles, critical technical positions, and documented industry contributions can meet the O-1 standard. If you have been told you might qualify but aren't sure, a strategy session will clarify it.
Companies Sponsoring Talent
You have identified someone you want to hire and need the petition filed correctly the first time. A denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE) is expensive — in legal fees, in time, and in the cost of a delayed start date.
The O-1 vs. the H-1B
H-1B
- — Annual lottery (approximately 65,000 cap)
- — Requires employer sponsorship
- — Filed once a year in April; months of uncertainty
O-1
- ✓ No lottery. No cap.
- ✓ Available year-round
- ✓ Renewable indefinitely in 1–3 year increments
- ✓ Premium Processing available: decision in 15 business days
Flat Fee
You know the cost before we begin. No invoices by the hour, no charges per email. One agreed price covering drafting, evidence organization, and follow-up correspondence.
Built for Business Timelines
Start dates matter. We work with your timeline and can advise on Premium Processing where available to minimize delays.
The Talent Immigration Roadmap
For most extraordinary-ability clients, the path to permanent residence runs through two pathways — one non-immigrant, one immigrant. We can advise on both from the start so the first petition is built with the second in mind.
O-1 Visa
Nonimmigrant · Work Authorization
Grants lawful status to work in the United States for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in their field. No green card required to begin.
- ·Initial period up to 3 years; renewable in 1-year increments
- ·Requires petitioner (employer, agent, or self in certain cases)
- ·Premium Processing: 15 business-day decision
- ·O-1A (science, business, athletics) / O-1B (arts, film, TV)
EB-1A Green Card
Immigrant · Permanent Residence
The EB-1A is the employment-based first-preference green card for individuals of extraordinary ability. Critically, it allows self-petitioning — no employer sponsor or job offer required.
- ·No employer sponsorship required (self-petition via I-140)
- ·Priority date is often current for most nationalities
- ·Standard is similar to O-1 but requires sustained acclaim
- ·O-1 petition record often directly supports EB-1A filing
Ask about EB-1A eligibility during your O-1 strategy session.
Questions We Hear
From founders, HR teams, and individuals navigating this for the first time.
Schedule a Consultationarrow_forwardYes, with some structure. USCIS requires an O-1 petitioner — a U.S. employer or agent — to file on behalf of the beneficiary. A founder can use an agent arrangement or have the company file on their behalf. We can advise on the right structure for your specific situation during a consultation.
Standard processing currently runs several months. Premium Processing — an additional USCIS fee — offers a decision within 15 business days. We advise on whether Premium Processing makes sense for your timeline.
The O-1 is a nonimmigrant visa — it grants work authorization for a set period. The EB-1A is an immigrant visa — a path to a green card. Both require a showing of extraordinary ability, but the EB-1A standard requires evidence of sustained, ongoing acclaim. Many clients pursue O-1 first and transition to EB-1A once their record is stronger.
Yes. Our practice is entirely online and we work with clients internationally. If the beneficiary is abroad, the petition is still filed with USCIS in the U.S., and upon approval they attend a visa interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. We coordinate throughout the process.
Ready to start?
A strategy session is the right first step — whether you are a founder assessing your O-1 eligibility, a company evaluating a hire, or an individual ready to move.
O-1 Strategy Session · $499 · Participate and receive a discount on your engagement fee
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