Questions from companies
Questions companies ask.
You have chosen the person. What you need is a filing that holds and a date you can plan around. These are the questions employers ask us first.
Is the company or the individual our client?
Usually the sponsoring employer is the client and petitioner, with the foreign national as the beneficiary the case is built around. For founder O-1 cases, the founder's own company is typically the petitioner. We make the structure clear at the outset.
What is the difference between H-1B and O-1?
H-1B is for specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and a degree, and is subject to an annual cap and lottery. O-1 is for individuals with a demonstrated record of achievement in their field; it isn't capped and is often a strong fit for founders and senior talent.
Can we sponsor someone who is already in the United States?
Often, yes. Someone already in the United States in another status can frequently change to H-1B or O-1 through a petition filed with USCIS, and an H-1B worker can begin with a new employer once a change-of-employer petition is filed. What governs is the status they hold now, how much time is left on it, and whether they have maintained it, which is the first thing we check.
What is TN status and who qualifies?
TN is professional status under the USMCA agreement for Canadian and Mexican citizens working in one of the listed professions. There is no cap and no lottery, the credential requirements are specific to each profession, and Canadians can often be admitted at the border while Mexican citizens apply at a consulate. It is fast when the profession and the credentials line up cleanly, and it is not the right instrument when they do not.
Do you work with companies outside the U.S.?
Yes. We regularly help companies hiring into the U.S. from abroad, as well as Canadian and Mexican professionals pursuing TN status under USMCA, and we handle consular matters at posts worldwide.
How long does a petition take?
Timelines vary by visa category and current USCIS processing times. Premium processing is available for many petitions and can significantly shorten the adjudication window. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific case.
What do your consular services cover?
Everything after the approval, and the situations that get stuck: DS-160 preparation, interview strategy and coaching, administrative processing under section 221(g), prior refusals and waivers, and third-country national or emergency appointments.
Find out what your options are.
Schedule a call. You will get a straight answer on whether it works, what it would take, and what it costs. Or you can email using the details below.