What Is Immigration Law?
Immigration law can encompass a broad range of legal services designed to support businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals as they navigate the complexities of business operations and immigration compliance.
These services include:
- Advising on immigration strategies for foreign professionals and entrepreneurs
- Preparing applications for employment-based and investment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas
- Representing individuals in family-based immigration cases
This area of law is essential for cross-border transactions and for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their businesses in the United States.
Who Needs Immigration Legal Services?
Entrepreneurs and Startups: Those looking to launch or grow businesses in the U.S. market
Investors: Individuals interested in U.S.-based investment opportunities and obtaining visas such as EB-5
U.S. Employers: Businesses hiring foreign talent and managing employment-based immigration
Families and Individuals: People pursuing family-based immigration or humanitarian relief such as asylum
International Businesses: Organizations managing cross-border operations and ensuring compliance with U.S. laws
How Cogent Law Can Help
Cogent Law offers comprehensive legal services to support businesses and individuals in achieving their goals while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.
Drawing on our solid knowledge of immigration law, as well as corporate and transactional expertise, our team can handle the following matters for you and your business:
- E-1/E-2 Visas: For foreign entrepreneurs who want to start a U.S. business or come to the U.S. to manage trade with U.S. parties
- EB-5 Visas: For foreign high-net-worth individuals seeking to relocate themselves and their families to the U.S.
- Regional Centers: Assisting U.S. entrepreneurs with setting up and qualifying a business project to attract foreign investments from individual immigrants
- Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Employment-Based Visas: For U.S. employers seeking to employ foreign workers
- EB-1A, National Interest Waiver, O, and P Visas: For foreigners with extraordinary abilities and achievements who are seeking employment or permanent U.S. residence
In addition to these services, our team provides:
- Strategic counsel on business formation, structuring, and transactions
- Expertise in U.S. corporate and financial regulations
- Multilingual services and cross-jurisdictional legal representation
- Extensive experience from working with top AM100 law firms and handling complex international matters
Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for Immigration Matters
- Risk Mitigation:
Avoid costly mistakes by ensuring compliance with complex legal and regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Structuring: Maximize business efficiency and legal protection with well-structured entities and agreements
- Successful Immigration Outcomes: Navigate visa and immigration processes effectively to increase the likelihood of approval
- Cross-Border Expertise: Manage international operations with legal counsel skilled in multiple jurisdictions and languages
- Ongoing Compliance: Stay current with evolving laws that impact business and immigration strategies.
What to Expect When Working with Cogent Law
- Personalized Consultation: We begin by understanding your goals, challenges, and specific legal needs.
- Tailored Strategy: Our team develops customized legal solutions aligned with your business objectives or immigration plans.
- Collaborative Approach: We work closely with clients, providing clear guidance and updates throughout the process.
- Efficient Execution: Leveraging our experience and resources, we ensure timely, accurate, and effective legal service delivery.
- Long-Term Support: Cogent Law offers ongoing counsel to help clients adapt to changes in business conditions or legal requirements.
Expanding Your Business to the U.S.? Start Here.
Whether you're a foreign entrepreneur launching a startup or an investor seeking residency, navigating U.S. immigration and business law can feel overwhelming. But with the right legal strategy, it doesn’t have to be.
We’ve created a free guide, “How Entrepreneurs and Investors Can Navigate U.S. Business and Immigration Law,” to help you understand:
- Which visa options best fit your business or investment goals (E-1, E-2, EB-5, and more)
- How to structure your U.S. company for long-term compliance and success
- What employment-based immigration paths are available for you or your team?
- How to address family-based or humanitarian immigration needs
- How to navigate international transactions with multilingual legal support
This guide was developed by Cogent Law Group, a team of business and immigration attorneys licensed in multiple U.S. jurisdictions and fluent in Spanish, Russian, and French. We’ve helped countless international founders and investors launch and grow in the U.S. market.
Immigration FAQ – Cogent Law
Why do I need an attorney for U.S. immigration matters?
Immigration law in the U.S. is complex and constantly evolving. Working with an experienced attorney ensures that you follow the correct legal procedures, avoid delays or denials, and choose the best strategy based on your specific goals, whether for business, employment, investment, or family reasons.
What types of visas can help me start a business in the U.S.?
There are specific visa categories designed for entrepreneurs and investors:
• E-1/E-2 Visas: For individuals managing trade or investing in U.S. businesses
• L-1 Visas: for employees of foreign companies that open US subsidiaries
• EB-5 Visas: For investors making substantial financial contributions to U.S. enterprises, with a path to permanent residency
An attorney can help assess your eligibility and guide you through the application and compliance processes.
How can I bring my family to the United States?
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for immigration benefits. Additionally, humanitarian options exist for victims of crimes and domestic violence and for children facing abuse or neglect. Cogent Law provides compassionate support through these sensitive legal processes.
Can U.S. employers hire foreign workers?
Yes. U.S. employers may sponsor foreign nationals for various immigrant and nonimmigrant employment visas. These include options for highly skilled workers and individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as science, arts, education, and business. Cogent Law works with employers to ensure they meet all legal requirements when hiring foreign talent.
What immigration options are available for individuals with exceptional skills or achievements?
Foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities may qualify for specialized visa categories such as
• EB-1A: For those with sustained national or international acclaim
• National Interest Waiver (NIW): For individuals whose work benefits the U.S.
• O and P Visas: For individuals with recognized achievements in their fields
Cogent Law helps clients present strong evidence of their qualifications to support these applications.
What is a regional center, and how does it relate to immigration?
Regional Centers are designated entities that pool foreign investments for U.S. economic development projects. Entrepreneurs may establish regional centers to attract EB-5 investors, while foreign nationals may invest in them to pursue U.S. permanent residency. Cogent Law assists with both setting up regional centers and advising investors.
How does Cogent Law support businesses with immigration compliance?
Businesses face strict regulations when employing foreign nationals or accepting foreign investments. Cogent Law helps ensure that companies remain compliant with U.S. immigration laws, properly structure their operations, and draft necessary agreements to support long-term success.
How does Cogent Law’s international experience benefit me?
With multilingual capabilities and legal experience across multiple jurisdictions, Cogent Law is uniquely positioned to assist clients navigating complex international immigration matters. Whether starting a business, investing, or relocating a family, our team ensures smooth coordination between U.S. and global legal systems.
How can I get started with Cogent Law?
Contact Cogent Law to schedule a consultation. We will assess your situation, explain your options, and create a strategy that aligns with your goals for U.S. immigration.