Independent Immigration Counsel: A Smart Move for H-1B, L-1, and O-1 Visa Holders
For many professionals on H-1B, L-1, or O-1 visas, the immigration process feels reactive. A job offer appears, the employer handles the paperwork, and you show up on Day One. But what happens if your role changes? Your employer restructures? Or you decide to build something of your own? These questions aren’t just hypothetical—they’re common. And if you haven’t thought about your personal immigration strategy, the answers may come too late.
At Sharma Law Associates, LLC, our immigration attorneys work with visa holders in New York who want more than just permission to stay—they want control over their future.
The Problem With Passive Immigration
When immigration status is tied to employment, it’s easy to fall into a “wait-and-see” approach. You trust your employer will sponsor your extension. You assume your green card process will be started eventually. You believe you’ll have time to figure it all out later.
However, immigration timelines don’t always align with business cycles. Layoffs, job changes, and even routine promotions can trigger profound legal consequences if they’re not anticipated. That’s why we encourage high-skilled workers to approach immigration the same way they approach their careers: with clarity, foresight, and expert guidance.
Think Beyond the Petition: Build a Long-Term Immigration Roadmap
The correct visa may get you in the door, but what about five years from now? Ten?
We help clients assess questions like:
· What happens if I want to change employers within my industry?
· How do I pursue permanent residency without being dependent on my current company?
· What happens to my spouse’s work authorization if my visa changes?
· Could I qualify for a self-sponsored green card or National Interest Waiver?
· What options do I have if I want to start a business one day?
These aren’t just legal questions—they’re career and life planning questions. We help you map out answers before they become urgent.
Immigration Is a Personal Investment—Treat It That Way
You wouldn’t leave your career trajectory entirely in someone else’s hands. Your immigration path deserves the same level of agency. With personalized immigration counsel, you’re not just a name on a petition—you’re a client with goals, risk factors, and rights.
Independent legal guidance ensures:
· You understand how job shifts affect your status.
· You can proactively explore multiple pathways to a green card.
· You’re never blindsided by an employer’s decision or delay
· You have a backup plan if your current role ends unexpectedly.
At Sharma Law Associates, LLC, we treat your immigration status not as a benefit provided by your company, but as a foundation you deserve to build for yourself.
Secure Your Future With the Right Immigration Partner
If you're in the U.S. on an H-1B, L-1, or O-1 visa, now is the time to take charge of your immigration path. At Sharma Law Associates, LLC, we partner with high-skilled workers in New York to create innovative, long-term strategies that protect their future, no matter what happens at work.
Call us at 646-921-6630, online, or schedule a personalized consultation on our calendar to start building your immigration plan with a team that puts you first.
