Immigration Lawyer for Founders, Investors and Professionals

Employment Immigration

Employment-based immigration covers the range of visa categories that allow foreign nationals to work in the United States based on a job offer, specialized skill, or qualifying investment. Anthony Girand Law advises employers and individuals on selecting the appropriate category, preparing supporting evidence, and managing the filing process from start to finish.

H-1B

The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to sponsor foreign professionals in specialty occupations that generally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. H-1B cases involve annual caps, a registration and lottery process for cap-subject petitions, and detailed documentation of the position and the employee's qualifications.

EB-5

The EB-5 program provides a path to permanent residency for investors who make a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates the required number of full-time jobs. EB-5 cases require careful attention to investment structuring, source-of-funds documentation, and compliance with program requirements.

O-1

The O-1 visa is available to individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, whether in business, sciences, education, athletics, or the arts. O-1 petitions rely heavily on documented evidence of recognition and achievement, and are frequently used by founders, executives, and specialists with a strong professional track record.

E-2

The E-2 treaty investor visa is available to nationals of countries with a qualifying treaty with the United States who make a substantial investment in a U.S. business that they will direct and develop. E-2 status can be a useful option for founders and investors from treaty countries who intend to actively operate a U.S. business.

Startup Founder Immigration

Founders building companies in the United States often face a more complex immigration picture than traditional employees, since they may not have a conventional employer-employee relationship. Depending on their background, company structure, and funding, founders may have options across the O-1, E-2, or EB-5 categories, and Anthony Girand Law's combined immigration and startup law experience supports an integrated approach to these cases.

Investor Immigration

Investors exploring a move to the United States, whether through direct business investment or the EB-5 program, benefit from immigration counsel that understands the underlying business and financial structure of the investment, not just the immigration filing itself.

Employer Compliance

Employers sponsoring foreign workers have ongoing compliance obligations, including proper wage attestations, maintenance of required public access files, and adherence to the specific terms of the sponsored visa category. Anthony Girand Law advises employers on meeting these obligations and responding to compliance-related inquiries.

RFEs

A Request for Evidence, or RFE, is issued when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires additional documentation before deciding a petition. RFEs can raise complex evidentiary questions, and a well-prepared response often determines whether a petition is ultimately approved.

Professionals and Global Talent

Beyond founders and investors, Anthony Girand Law represents individual professionals and global talent — including researchers, engineers, and executives — navigating employment-based immigration categories suited to their specific qualifications and career trajectory.

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.

Attorney advertising. This website is for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.