Immigration Attorney Consultant

About This Role

This role involves serving as an outside counsel, an Immigration Attorney, or as an Immigration Law Firm, primarily managing a limited number of H1-B cap cases, H-1B transfers, and ongoing immigration compliance for a small to mid-sized employer. The focus will be on employment-based immigration matters for the upcoming 2026 H1-B lottery.

Responsibilities

• Advise on immigration strategy for employees currently on F-1 STEM OPT/EAD
• Conduct case eligibility assessments (degree, job role, prevailing wage, specialty occupation)
• Prepare and submit H-1B electronic lottery registrations for FY 2026
• Prepare and file H-1B cap-subject petitions for selected candidates
• Prepare and file H-1B transfer petitions
• Prepare and file Labor Condition Applications (LCAs)
• Draft and submit Forms I-129 and supporting documentation
• Advise on cap-gap, work authorization timing, and start-date planning
• Provide guidance on premium vs regular processing
• Respond to RFEs and NOIDs if issued
• Maintain required public access files
• Advise on employer compliance and recordkeeping obligations
• Provide clear timelines, checklists, and status updates to HR/operations

Requirements

• Licensed U.S. Immigration Attorney or established immigration law firm
• 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience
• Deep expertise in H-1B cap, STEM OPT → H-1B, and H-1B transfers
• Experience supporting small to mid-sized employers
• Strong knowledge of DOL and USCIS compliance requirements
• Ability to provide predictable, transparent pricing
• Responsive communication style and client-facing professionalism

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting staffing / consulting organizations
• Flat-fee pricing model
• Ability to scale support modestly as company grows