Need a business immigration attorney in New York? Mandi Law Group provides comprehensive corporate immigration services including H-1B visa petitions, L-1 intracompany transfers, E-2 investor visas, PERM labor certification, EB-5 investment immigration, and employment compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes.
From startups to multinational corporations, our business immigration attorneys help companies navigate complex visa sponsorships, maintain regulatory compliance, and develop strategic immigration plans to attract and retain international talent. We handle the legal complexities while you focus on growing your business.
Business immigration law is complex, highly regulated, and critical to your company's talent acquisition and growth strategy. Mandi Law Group combines deep immigration expertise with business-minded solutions.
Business immigration law requires deep understanding of corporate structures, prevailing wage regulations, labor market dynamics, and complex USCIS adjudication standards. Mandi Law Group specializes in employment-based immigration with proven success handling H-1B petitions, L-1 transfers, PERM labor certifications, and investor visas for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations.
We don't just process visa applications—we develop comprehensive immigration strategies aligned with your business growth plans. Our attorneys advise on hiring timelines, visa cap strategies, compliance risks, merger and acquisition immigration consequences, and long-term green card sponsorship pathways to retain top international talent.
Immigration compliance failures can result in substantial fines, visa revocations, and debarment from the immigration system. We provide proactive I-9 compliance audits, E-Verify guidance, public access file maintenance, and aggressive defense representation during ICE worksite enforcement actions and DOL investigations.
Business immigration matters often involve urgent timelines, tight deadlines, and time-sensitive opportunities. Our team provides responsive communication, rapid petition preparation, emergency filing capabilities, and dedicated support to meet your company's operational needs and talent acquisition goals.
Comprehensive corporate immigration legal services for companies hiring international professionals, transferring executives, sponsoring employees for green cards, and maintaining compliance.
H-1B specialty occupation visa petitions and renewals
L-1A executive transfers and L-1B specialized knowledge
E-2 treaty investor visas for entrepreneurs
E-1 treaty trader visa applications
O-1 extraordinary ability visas for executives and professionals
PERM labor certification process management
EB-1C multinational executive green cards
EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards
EB-5 investor immigrant visas ($800K/$1.05M)
TN NAFTA professional visas for Canadians/Mexicans
I-9 employment verification compliance audits
E-Verify enrollment and compliance consulting
ICE I-9 audit defense and representation
Corporate immigration policy development
Immigration consequences of mergers and acquisitions
Remote work immigration compliance (work from anywhere)
From initial strategy consultation to visa approval and compliance management, our business immigration attorneys provide end-to-end representation for corporate immigration needs.
We analyze your company's hiring needs, organizational structure, job positions, and business goals to determine the optimal visa category. Whether you need to transfer executives, hire specialized professionals, or sponsor key employees for permanent residency, we develop a comprehensive immigration strategy aligned with your business objectives.
Your attorney creates a detailed immigration roadmap including visa timelines, filing strategies, compliance requirements, and cost projections. We assess prevailing wage requirements, labor condition applications, recruitment obligations, and documentation needs to ensure smooth processing and regulatory compliance.
We prepare comprehensive visa petitions with detailed job descriptions, organizational charts, supporting evidence, and legal arguments. Our attorneys handle LCAs, prevailing wage determinations, recruitment reports, and all required government forms to maximize approval chances and minimize processing delays.
After filing with USCIS, DOL, or consular posts, we monitor your case status and respond promptly to Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Our attorneys provide detailed legal arguments, additional documentation, and expert support to overcome government challenges and secure visa approvals.
Upon approval, we guide employees through consular processing or status adjustment. We also provide ongoing compliance support including I-9 management, public access file maintenance, H-1B amendments for job changes, and strategic planning for green card sponsorship and permanent residency pathways.
We handle all major employment-based visa categories for businesses hiring foreign professionals, transferring executives, and sponsoring investor immigration.
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Mandi Law Group represents businesses throughout New York State from our office in Latham, NY. We serve companies in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Albany, Capital Region, Westchester, and Long Island with comprehensive business immigration services. Call (518) 698-0347 for corporate immigration consultation.
Time-sensitive visa filing, H-1B lottery deadline, RFE response needed, or ICE audit notice? Our business immigration attorneys provide rapid response for urgent corporate immigration matters.
Discuss your company's immigration needs with an experienced business immigration attorney. We'll assess your hiring goals, recommend visa strategies, and develop a compliance roadmap.
The H-1B visa has an annual cap of 65,000 visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders. When applications exceed the cap (which happens every year), USCIS conducts a random lottery. Your attorney registers your company during the March registration period. If selected, you have 90 days to file a complete petition. Strategic planning is critical for cap-subject positions.
PERM labor certification typically takes 9-18 months from recruitment to approval. The process includes prevailing wage determination (2-6 months), recruitment period (30-60 days), audit responses if selected (varies), and DOL processing (6-12 months). After PERM approval, you file I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment (timing depends on priority date and country of birth).
L-1A visas require: (1) qualifying relationship between foreign and U.S. entities (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch), (2) employee worked abroad for the foreign entity for at least 1 continuous year in the past 3 years, (3) employee is transferring in managerial or executive capacity, and (4) U.S. company has qualifying business operations. New office L-1As have additional business plan requirements.
Yes. Startups can sponsor H-1B visas but face additional scrutiny. USCIS examines employer-employee relationship, ability to pay prevailing wage, specialty occupation requirements, and company viability. Startups need strong documentation including business plans, funding evidence, office leases, tax returns, and detailed organizational structures. An experienced attorney is critical for startup H-1B petitions.
E-2 visas allow nationals of treaty countries to invest substantial capital in a U.S. business and work for that business. Requirements include: (1) treaty country citizenship (80+ countries including UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea—not China or India), (2) substantial investment ($100K-$200K minimum typically), (3) active business (not passive investment), (4) treaty investor will develop/direct the enterprise, and (5) investment is at-risk and irrevocable.
All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for every employee hired after November 6, 1986. Requirements include: (1) verify identity and work authorization within 3 days of hire, (2) examine original documents from List A or Lists B+C, (3) maintain I-9s for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination (whichever is later), (4) make I-9s available for ICE inspection, and (5) timely reverify expiring work authorization. Violations carry substantial per-form penalties.
EB-5 requires investment of $1.05 million (or $800K in targeted employment areas) in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Investors can invest directly in their own business or through USCIS-designated Regional Centers. The program provides conditional green cards initially, then permanent green cards after demonstrating job creation and sustained investment.
ICE issues a Notice of Inspection (NOI) requiring submission of I-9s, typically within 3 business days. Auditors review forms for technical violations, unauthorized workers, and discriminatory practices. Violations result in fines ($272-$2,701 per form for technical violations, higher for substantive violations). Criminal charges are possible for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers. Legal representation is critical to minimize penalties and negotiate settlements.
Remote work abroad is complex for H-1B holders. Generally, H-1B status requires employment at approved worksites in the U.S. Extended work abroad may terminate H-1B status. Short trips are typically acceptable. If your company needs employees to work remotely from home countries, consult your attorney about amended LCAs, new petitions, or alternative visa strategies.
No. This content is for informational purposes and not legal advice. Business immigration involves complex regulations and compliance requirements. Consult with a licensed business immigration attorney for advice specific to your company's situation.
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes and not legal advice. Business immigration law is complex and subject to frequent regulatory changes. Consult with a licensed business immigration attorney for advice specific to your company's situation.