Practice
Immigration counsel for founders and growing companies
Immigration Ascent is a division of Gillespie, Shields and Taylor, providing legal counsel and representation in U.S. immigration matters. Startups and founders can face immigration questions involving founder and entrepreneur strategy; O-1A or EB-1A extraordinary ability pathways where appropriate; EB-2 NIW depending on the circumstances; H-1B planning for eligible employees or founders; employment-based green cards; and counsel for international employees, specialized or technical talent, and startup executives. Strategy depends on the founder’s background, role, ownership, achievements, company structure, team needs, and long-term objectives. Not every startup or founder qualifies for any particular category. We explain what the record may support and what it does not. We do not guarantee outcomes.
What we handle
Eligibility
- Founders and entrepreneurs evaluating whether a temporary or immigrant pathway may fit their facts
- Startup executives and leadership assessing extraordinary ability or employment-based options
- Startup companies planning immigration for international, technical, specialized, or executive hires
- Growing teams that need coordinated strategy across founder status and employee sponsorship
- Companies comparing O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, or employment-based green card options where circumstances may support them
Process
- 01Intake covering founder background, ownership, company stage, and hiring goals
- 02Pathway assessment with qualified language — what may apply, what may not, and why
- 03Evidence and petition planning aligned to the selected strategy
- 04Filing and agency process management with clear scope and updates
- 05Ongoing planning as the company raises capital, hires, or expands
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