Business Immigration
Business immigration for employers, founders, athletes and investors
Work visas and employment-based green cards, filed from a Washington, DC office with dated government fees and a federal-court plan if the agency stalls or denies.
One office for the filing and, if needed, the lawsuit
Every page in this section explains the actual mechanics: the form, the regulation, who decides, the evidence that works, and the mistakes that cause denials. Government fees appear as a dated table drawn from the current fee rules, so you are not relying on someone else's out-of-date figures.
What sets this practice apart is what happens when USCIS gets it wrong. DC Federal Litigation PLLC brings mandamus suits over delayed cases and Administrative Procedure Act challenges to denials, and it uses FOIA to obtain the agency's own records. When we prepare a petition, we build it as the record a federal judge could review. See the federal court guides for every denial and delay option.
Employment-based green cards
Work and investor visas
Which path fits
| If you are… | Start with |
|---|---|
| A founder from a treaty country with capital to invest | E-2, with a Delaware company |
| A founder from a non-treaty country (for example Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya) | O-1A or L-1 new office |
| An athlete competing internationally | P-1A or O-1A |
| A researcher or professional with an advanced degree | EB-2 NIW or EB-1A |
| A manager at a multinational | L-1A then EB-1C |
| An employer hiring a degreed professional | H-1B, then PERM |
When the agency is slow or says no
Frequently asked questions
What affects the overall cost of a petition?
Two things drive it. Government fees are set by regulation, listed on each page with an as-of date, and paid directly to USCIS or the State Department; optional premium processing adds its own fee. The rest depends on the case: how much evidence must be gathered, how many letters are needed, and whether an employer, an agent or family members are involved. Our legal fees are set out in writing in your engagement letter after we review your case.
Do you work with clients outside Washington, DC?
Yes. Immigration filings are federal, so clients anywhere in the U.S. or abroad can be served. The office is in Washington, DC, and consultations are held by video.
What if my case is already denied?
Start with the federal court guides, then book a consultation. We read the decision against your record and tell you whether a motion, an appeal, a refile or a federal lawsuit fits, and what the deadlines are.
Which visa is right for a startup founder?
It depends on nationality, funding and record. Treaty-country founders often use E-2. Others look at O-1A, an L-1 new office, or an EB-2 NIW. The quick guide above is a starting point, and the consultation gives you a written recommendation.
How does the consultation work?
You complete an intake and pay the consultation fee. We review your documents before the call, and you receive a written summary afterward. The fee is credited if you engage the firm.
Not sure which petition fits?
Book a paid consultation. We review your documents first and send a written recommendation afterward. If you engage the firm within 30 days, your consultation fee is credited in full toward your initial retainer.