Business Immigration Lawyer
Sponsoring foreign talent carries both opportunity and ongoing obligation. Anthony Girand Law advises employers on business immigration strategy and compliance.
What Business Immigration Covers
Business immigration encompasses the legal work employers undertake to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. work authorization, spanning visa category selection, petition preparation, and the compliance obligations that follow approval.
Choosing the Right Category
Employers commonly sponsor workers through categories such as H-1B for specialty occupations, O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability, or other employment-based paths depending on the role and candidate. Selecting the right category requires matching the position and candidate's qualifications to the applicable legal standard.
Petition Preparation
A well-prepared petition documents the position, the sponsoring employer's business operations, and the candidate's qualifications in a way that squarely addresses the applicable legal standard, reducing the likelihood of a Request for Evidence or denial.
Ongoing Compliance
Sponsorship does not end at approval. Employers must generally maintain required public access files, comply with wage attestations, and promptly address material changes in the terms of employment through amended filings where necessary.
Smaller and Startup Employers
Smaller and founder-led companies sponsoring foreign workers often face additional scrutiny establishing a legitimate employer-employee relationship and sufficient business operations. Anticipating these questions and documenting the business appropriately helps support a stronger petition.
Responding to Government Inquiries
Employers may receive Requests for Evidence or compliance-related inquiries after filing. A timely, well-organized response addressing the specific issues raised is critical to preserving the sponsorship.
Working With Anthony Girand, Esq.
Anthony Girand, Esq. is a JD/MBA and Maryland attorney whose practice includes immigration, tax controversy, federal litigation, startup law, and regulatory compliance. He brings a business-minded legal perspective to matters involving federal agencies, founders, professionals, companies, and individuals facing consequential legal decisions.
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About Anthony Girand, Esq.
Anthony Girand, Esq. is a JD/MBA attorney with a federal practice spanning immigration, tax controversy, federal litigation, startup law, and regulatory compliance matters, including MoCRA and cosmetics compliance. He has been a member of the Maryland Bar since 1995.
His combined legal and business background allows him to counsel founders, business owners, and individuals facing complex federal legal matters with practical, business-minded strategy.
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