Work visa case support for employers and law firms

Small immigration law firms, solo attorneys, and small or mid-sized employers that sponsor foreign workers.

Hourly rate or per-case fee as a contractor, or a monthly retainer for ongoing case tracking and file management.

• Organizing documents and deadlines
• Clear business writing
• Discretion with confidential information
• Comfort with case management software

• Work under attorney supervision and do not give legal advice to the employer or worker, so check your state's unauthorized practice of law rules
• Confidentiality agreements and secure handling of passports, tax and personal data
• Professional liability and general liability insurance, so ask what clients expect
• Work can be uneven and depends on a few clients, so plan for slow months
• Check home occupation or lease rules if you work from home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on your equipment, case management software and the insurance your clients expect. Treat this as an estimate and check what your own setup would need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many firms or employers you work with and your hours. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week. Work can be uneven, so plan for slow months.

Work under attorney supervision and do not give legal advice to the employer or worker, so check your state's unauthorized practice of law rules. Also check confidentiality agreements, secure handling of passports and personal data, and what insurance clients expect.