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Strategic Immigration Counsel for Professionals and Employers

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At ABELL AUCTION COMPANY, we advise corporate clients, entrepreneurs, researchers, and skilled workers in leveraging U.S. immigration pathways to meet their business and career goals. Our employment-based immigration practice is grounded in legal precision, regulatory compliance, and a forward-looking approach to workforce mobility.

Whether you are an employer seeking to petition for international talent or a professional seeking to immigrate through self-sponsorship, we provide sophisticated legal guidance every step of the way.

Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Work)

  • H-1B: Specialty occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher

  • L-1: Intra-company transferees (executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge)

  • O-1: Individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, business, athletics, or education

  • TN: NAFTA professionals from Canada and Mexico

  • E-2: Treaty investors from qualifying countries

Immigrant Visas (Employment-Based Green Cards)

  • EB-1A: Individuals of extraordinary ability (no employer required)

  • EB-1B: Outstanding researchers and professors

  • EB-1C: Multinational executives and managers

  • EB-2: Advanced degree professionals or NIW self-petitioners

  • EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers

Services for Employers

Our legal team provides end-to-end immigration solutions for businesses, including:

  • H-1B and L-1 visa petitions and RFE response strategies

  • PERM Labor Certification applications

  • I-140 Immigrant Petition filings and green card sponsorships

  • Compliance audits and LCA public access file maintenance

  • I-9 compliance and employer sanctions defense

We work seamlessly with in-house counsel, HR teams, and recruiters to ensure compliance with federal immigration laws while minimizing operational disruption.


Services for Professionals and Entrepreneurs

We assist individual clients with:

  • Self-petitions under EB-1A or NIW (National Interest Waiver)

  • O-1 visa documentation packages for creatives and scientists

  • Strategies for startup founders and STEM graduates on cap-exempt visas

  • Change of status filings and extension applications

  • Post-OPT pathways to long-term work authorization

  • H-1B with premium processing: 15 days

  • PERM + EB-2/EB-3: 12 to 30 months

  • EB-1A or NIW: 8 to 18 months, depending on service center

  • Bilingual support staff and culturally sensitive representation

  • Skilled navigation of USCIS, NVC, and U.S. Consulates worldwide

  • Proven results in securing green cards

For High-Net-Worth Individuals Seeking U.S. Green Cards

The EB-5 program provides a pathway to lawful permanent residency for foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers.

EB-5 Requirements:

  • Investment of $1.05 million, or $800,000 in a targeted employment area (TEA)

  • Creation or preservation of at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs

  • Funds must be lawfully sourced and fully at risk

  • Investment may be made directly or through a USCIS-designated Regional Center

 

  • Legal review of investment and offering documents

  • Source of funds documentation and tracing

  • Preparation and filing of I-526/I-526E petitions

  • Adjustment of Status (I-485) or Consular Processing support

  • I-829 removal of conditions assistance after two years

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