Reach Your Startup Dreams
Startup & Innovator Immigration
Visas for Extraordinary Ability & Special Skills
“I worked with McEntee Law to apply for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) program. Fiona and her team’s expertise was crucial in navigating this complex immigration pathway.”
Mukul P.
Don’t Let Immigration Challenges Derail Your Startup Ambitions
Are you a startup founder or employee? An international student ready to turn your idea into a business? The U.S. immigration system can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You may have pressing questions about visa options, sponsorship, and maintaining legal status while pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Understanding your immigration options is crucial to your success in the U.S. market.
We Help Startup Founders & Employees
At McEntee Law Group, we help ambitious individuals like you every day. Whether you’re exploring visa options like H-1B, E-1, or O-1A, or considering green card pathways such as EB-1A or the National Interest Waiver, we’re here offer tailored guidance tailored for your unique situation.
Our experienced team can help you:
- Identify the best visa options for startup founders.
- Transition from a student or tourist visa to one that supports your entrepreneurial efforts.
- Bring co-founders or key employees to the U.S. under the appropriate visas.
Understand the investment requirements for an E-2 visa and how funding rounds count.
- Maintain legal status while your visa application is processed.
No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to simplify the process so you have the time to focus on building your startup.
Immigration Options for Artists & Entertainers:
H-1B Visas
For startups seeking to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields.
E-1 or E-2 visas
For entrepreneurs from treaty countries engaging in substantial trade or investing in a U.S. business.
L-1A or L-1B visas
For entrepreneurs with extraordinary abilities in sciences, business, or the arts seeking to work in the U.S.
New Office L-1 visas
For foreign companies looking to establish a new office in the U.S. and transfer key personnel.
O-1A or O-1B visas
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, education, entertainment and business.
International Entrepreneur Parole
For startup founders demonstrating potential for rapid growth and job creation in the U.S.
Green Card Options for Startup Founders & Employees
EB-1A
For entrepreneurs with extraordinary ability in business, science, or the arts, seeking permanent residency in the U.S.
EB-1C
For executives or managers of international companies transferring to a U.S. office.
National Interest Waiver EB-2 Green Card
For entrepreneurs whose work is of substantial benefit to the U.S. economy or national interest.
PERM Labor Certification
For startups sponsoring foreign employees for permanent residency through labor certification.
Consultation
You'll be matched with an experienced attorney who will assess your needs and develop a strategy for your immigration goals.
Gathering Evidence
We carefully gather and organize all necessary evidence to address the specific requirements of your application.
Preparing & Filing
Our team will draft a comprehensive application, which you’ll have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on before submission.
Post-Decision Steps
After your case has been submitted, there may be additional steps such as an interview or consular processing. We will be with you along the way.
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