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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.
Employment-Based Visa Categories
Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Work)
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H-1B: Specialty occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher
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L-1: Intra-company transferees (executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge)
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O-1: Individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, business, athletics, or education
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TN: NAFTA professionals from Canada and Mexico
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E-2: Treaty investors from qualifying countries
Immigrant Visas (Employment-Based Green Cards)
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EB-1A: Individuals of extraordinary ability (no employer required)
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EB-1B: Outstanding researchers and professors
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EB-1C: Multinational executives and managers
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EB-2: Advanced degree professionals or NIW self-petitioners
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EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers
Services We Provide
Services for Employers
Our legal team provides end-to-end immigration solutions for businesses, including:
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H-1B and L-1 visa petitions and RFE response strategies
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PERM Labor Certification applications
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I-140 Immigrant Petition filings and green card sponsorships
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Compliance audits and LCA public access file maintenance
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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:
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Self-petitions under EB-1A or NIW (National Interest Waiver)
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O-1 visa documentation packages for creatives and scientists
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Strategies for startup founders and STEM graduates on cap-exempt visas
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Change of status filings and extension applications
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Post-OPT pathways to long-term work authorization
Processing Timeframes
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H-1B with premium processing: 15 days
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PERM + EB-2/EB-3: 12 to 30 months
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EB-1A or NIW: 8 to 18 months, depending on service center
Why Choose ABELL AUCTION COMPANY?
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Bilingual support staff and culturally sensitive representation
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Skilled navigation of USCIS, NVC, and U.S. Consulates worldwide
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Proven results in securing green cards
EB-5: Immigrant Investor Program
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:
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Investment of $1.05 million, or $800,000 in a targeted employment area (TEA)
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Creation or preservation of at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs
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Funds must be lawfully sourced and fully at risk
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Investment may be made directly or through a USCIS-designated Regional Center
Our EB-5 Services Include
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Legal review of investment and offering documents
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Source of funds documentation and tracing
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Preparation and filing of I-526/I-526E petitions
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Adjustment of Status (I-485) or Consular Processing support
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I-829 removal of conditions assistance after two years
