Business Law · Immigration
Immigration counsel for employers and investors
We help businesses bring in the people they need and help investors and entrepreneurs establish themselves in the United States. Immigration is federal law, so we serve clients wherever they are.
Who we help
Choose the situation closest to yours.
I want to hire or sponsor a worker
Work visas and green cards for the people your business depends on.
Employment-based options →I want to invest in or start a U.S. business
Visa options for owners and investors, and structuring the business behind them.
Investor and entrepreneur visas →I need to check my hiring paperwork
I-9 verification, audits and policies for employers.
Employer compliance →Employment-based options
The right path depends on the role, the person's qualifications and how long they will stay.
Work, business and visitor visas
H-1B, L-1, O-1 and TN visas for specialty occupations, transfers within a company, extraordinary ability and certain professionals.
Learn more →Employment-based green cards
PERM labor certification and employment-based categories for permanent residence.
Learn more →Investors and entrepreneurs
Visa options that depend on how much you invest and how you structure ownership.
Investor and entrepreneur visas
E-2 treaty investor and EB-5 immigrant investor programs, with the business formation and documentation behind them.
Learn more →Foreign investment in U.S. business and real estate
Entity structure, acquisitions and reporting for foreign buyers.
Learn more →Employer compliance
Every employer must verify identity and work authorization for new hires. Errors can lead to penalties. We help you build correct I-9 procedures, prepare for audits and fix problems found in an internal review.
Immigration rules and fees change often, and cases turn on specific facts. Nothing on this page is advice for your case.
How an immigration matter works
Timelines are set by the government, not the firm: commonly several months to more than a year, depending on the category.
- STEP 1
Assess
We review the facts and tell you which options fit and which do not.
- STEP 2
Prepare
We gather documents and prepare the filing with you.
- STEP 3
File and follow up
We file, track the case and respond to government requests.
- STEP 4
Next steps
We explain what happens after approval and keep your deadlines on file.
Common questions
General information, not legal advice for your situation.
Can you help if my business is outside Missouri?
Immigration is federal law, so we can represent clients across the United States.
How do I know which visa fits?
It depends on the role, the person's qualifications and the length of stay. A consultation is the quickest way to find out.
Do you offer services in other languages?
Yes. We offer consultations in English and Chinese.
Talk to us about your immigration question
Schedule a consultation and we will outline the options, timeline and fees.