At Calam Immigration Law, we focus on visas for professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes with exceptional skills, talent, or achievements. Our main practice areas include:

• EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
• EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
• O-1A and O-1B
• P-1 and P-2
• E-2 Treaty Investor
• L-1A/L-1B (intra-company transfers)
• H-1B Specialty Occupations.

We don’t “force” you into a box — we build the strategy around you.

How we decide:

• After you complete our intake form, we provide a free preliminary assessment based on your achievements, evidence, timing, work authorization needs, and long-term goals.
• Then we recommend a primary path plus smart backups.

Examples of possible strategies (case-dependent):

• O-1 now, then EB-1A/NIW later
• L-1A transfer, then EB-1C
• E-2 for treaty-country entrepreneurs/investors
• H-1B with a potential later transition to EB categories

If you’re a strong candidate, we’ll invite you to a strategy session to finalize your plan.

It depends on the visa category.

• Self-petition: EB-1A and EB-2 NIW (no employer needed)
• Employer/Agent required: O-1, P, H-1B, and L-1 must be filed by a U.S. petitioner (employer or qualified agent)
• Investment-based: E-2 doesn’t require an employer, but it does require a substantial personal or business investment in the U.S.

The specifics vary by visa, but we generally look at four evidence categories.

1. Identity & Background: passport, CV, degrees, licenses.
2. Work & Outcomes: projects, publications, products, performances, contracts/itineraries, metrics (revenue, citations, awards, sales, etc.).
3. Third-Party Validation: expert recommendation letters, press/media, grants, memberships, judging/peer review, testimonials.
4. Roles & Demand: titles, org charts, job offers/contracts, business plans (E-2), intra-company transfer evidence (L-1), or LCAs (H-1B).

We don’t just collect documents — we help you frame them into a coherent narrative that meets legal standards and persuades USCIS.

Timelines depend on the visa category and your situation, but here’s the typical breakdown:

• Case preparation: usually 2–4 months, depending on how quickly you provide documents and coordinate letters.
• Hard deadline: (job start, tour, investment closing) we can prioritize your case.

Decision timing (by category):

• O-1, P, and H-1B: may use Premium Processing (15 days)
• EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and L-1: may also offer Premium Processing
• E-2: processed at the consulate, and timelines vary

We’ll review current posted times and your best options during the consultation.

Start by completing our online intake form.

What happens next:

• We’ll review your profile within 48 hours.
• If you meet eligibility standards, we’ll invite you to schedule a consultation to:
  • explain the process, timeline, and fees
  • assess your background and achievements
  • recommend the most suitable visa strategy (EB, O, P, E-2, L-1, or H-1B)

Yes.

We know immigration is a major investment, and we offer flexible payment options for many cases.

We’ll review what makes sense for your situation during your consultation.

No.

No immigration attorney can ethically guarantee approval — final decisions are made by USCIS or U.S. consulates.

What we do guarantee:

• thorough, strategic work to maximize your chances
• taking only clients with a credible path to approval
• transparency about your strengths, risks, and alternatives

We focus exclusively on U.S. immigration law, with experience in:

• extraordinary ability cases
• investors
• intra-company transfers
• specialty occupations

What you’ll get:

• tailored legal strategy aligned with your goals
• strong, detailed petitions that meet USCIS standards
• clear communication at every step
• bilingual support (English and Spanish)