Need help with a U.S. work visa or Green Card?
At Francis Law, our mission is to help foreign professionals turn their skills and talents into a pathway to permanent residency and the American Dream.
Francis Law is a boutique immigration law firm that helps
foreign professionals secure U.S. work visas and green
cards through both self-sponsored and
employer-sponsored options.
Francis Law is a boutique immigration law firm that helps foreign professionals secure U.S. work visas and green cards through both self-sponsored and employer-sponsored options.
Whether you’re already in the U.S. or abroad, we create smart, personalized strategies to help you reach your immigration goals.
We specialize in:
Self-Sponsored Green Cards
EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
EB-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field
Employer-Sponsored Visas and Green Cards
H-1B for specialty occupations and O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability
L-1 for intracompany transfers
EB-2 and EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process
International Student and OPT Support
Work visa strategies for F-1 holders transitioning from OPT
Long-term planning for students who want to stay and build careers in the U.S.
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Visa and green card pathways for founders and startup professionals
USCIS-compliant business plans drafted in-house to support your application
What makes us different?
At Francis Law, we don’t just fill out paperwork. We build strong cases, offer legal strategy from day one, and provide the kind of hands-on support most firms don’t.
Every case includes direct attorney access, RFE defense at no extra cost, and our commitment to quick response times—usually under 24 hours on business days.
We support clients in multiple time zones and communicate via email, WhatsApp, or phone —whatever works best for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about U.S. work visas and green cards, and how Francis Law works with you.
Do I need an employer to sponsor my green card?
Not always. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB-1A extraordinary ability green cards are self-petitioned, so qualified professionals can file for themselves without a job offer or employer sponsor. Employer-sponsored routes include H-1B, O-1 and L-1 visas, and EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process.
What is the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)?
The EB-2 NIW is a green card category for professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability whose work benefits the United States. The “waiver” removes the usual job offer and PERM labor certification requirement, which means eligible applicants can self-petition.
What is the EB-1A green card?
EB-1A is a self-petitioned green card for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, shown through sustained national or international acclaim. It does not require a job offer or labor certification.
I am on F-1 OPT. How can I keep working in the U.S.?
Common next steps include the H-1B for specialty occupations and the O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability. Some professionals also qualify for a self-petitioned EB-2 NIW or EB-1A green card. Francis Law maps out a long-term plan early, so the move from OPT to a work visa and then permanent residency is clear.
Can founders and startup professionals get a U.S. visa or green card?
Yes. There are visa and green card pathways for founders, entrepreneurs and startup professionals. Francis Law drafts USCIS-compliant business plans in-house to support these applications, so your petition and business plan are built together.
Can you help if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Francis Law works with clients who are already in the U.S. and clients abroad, across multiple time zones. You can communicate with the firm by email, WhatsApp or phone, whichever works best for you.
What happens if USCIS sends a Request for Evidence (RFE)?
Every Francis Law case includes RFE defense at no extra cost. You also get direct attorney access and quick responses, usually within 24 hours on business days.
Who will work on my case?
Every case includes direct attorney access. Francis Law was founded by Xavier Francis, Founder and Managing Attorney, a George Washington University Law School graduate who spent eight years in employment-based immigration at three major law firms before starting the firm.
How do I get started?
Schedule a Legal Strategy Session using the button on this page, or send your question through the Submit a Query form below. Francis Law is based at 1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20006. Detailed guides on each visa and green card are on our main website.
Ready to explore your options?
Schedule a Legal Strategy Session. Francis Law is here to help you turn your professional goals into a legal pathway to stay, work, and thrive in the United States.
Let’s build your future together.