Your Business · Immigration Counsel
Office of Robin Abel Esq. Bar No. 248-309
Jurisdiction
CA · NY · Federal
Phone
+1 (415) 555-0140
Hours
Mon–Fri · 09–18
All Categories 12 H-1B O-1 EB-1 EB-2 NIW EB-5 L-1 K-1 Fiancé CR-1 Spouse TN NAFTA U-Visa Asylum Naturalization
File · 2026-04 · Open
From the office of R. Abel, Esq.

Your case deserves a steady hand, not a queue number.

"Every visa file is a person's life held in 80 pages of evidence. We treat it that way — one client at a time, with a paralegal team that knows your name."
Approval rate
94%
Cases since 2014
1,290
Languages
5
Avg response
<4h
Confidential
Case File
04 · 2026
Years practicing
12
Federal court · CA & NY
Median EB approval
8.4 mo
vs. 14.2 mo industry avg
Active retainers
28
Capped at 35 — quality over volume
5★ Avvo reviews
186
Across 9 countries of origin
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Twelve categories. Three featured.

Most clients begin in one of these three lanes. The full taxonomy — including humanitarian and naturalization paths — is available in the visa-categories index.

H-1B · Specialty Worker

For sponsored professionals in tech, finance, science.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + employer sponsorship + cap-subject lottery (or cap-exempt employer). 3 years initial, extendable to 6.

  • Eligibility floor Bachelor's
  • Filing window April 1
  • Processing 4–6 mo
  • Premium option Yes
Check eligibility →
O-1 · Extraordinary Ability

For the demonstrably exceptional in arts, sciences, business.

Sustained national or international acclaim — awards, publications, judging, original contributions, leading role. No annual cap.

  • Cap subject No
  • Evidence categories 3 of 8
  • Processing 2–4 mo
  • Validity Up to 3 yr
Check eligibility →
EB-2 NIW · National Interest

Self-petition path for advanced-degree professionals.

No employer sponsor required. Demonstrate substantial merit, well-positioned to advance, and that waiver of labor cert benefits the US.

  • Sponsor required No
  • Degree floor Master's
  • Processing 11–14 mo
  • Green card Direct
Check eligibility →
Practice
Areas
03 · 03

Three practice lanes, one office.

Section · 03
01

Family & humanitarian

K-1 fiancé visas, CR-1 spouse, asylum, U-visa for crime victims, VAWA self-petitions. We handle interview prep, country-conditions evidence, and follow-up adjudication.

02

Employment & investment

H-1B, O-1, L-1 intracompany transfers, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-5 investor visas. We manage employer side (PERM, LCA) and personal-side documentation in tandem.

03

Compliance & enterprise

Employer I-9 audits, E-Verify enrollment, internal compliance training, and Form I-140 portability advisory for HR teams handling 50+ visa workers.

04

Naturalization

Form N-400, civics interview prep, derivative citizenship for children, and oath-ceremony scheduling. Most cases close within 9 months.

05

Removal defense

Cancellation of removal, asylum hearings, motions to reopen, and appeals to the BIA. We accept defensive cases on a tight quarterly cap of 6.

06

Pro bono

One pro bono case opened each quarter — typically asylum or unaccompanied-minor representation in coordination with the SF Bar Association.

"After two years of bouncing between firms, Robin took our case in a single afternoon. The eligibility memo came back the next morning — seven pages, signed — and our O-1 was approved 73 days later."
M. Saadawi Architect Approved Aug 2025
Working
With Us
05 · 06

What working with us actually looks like.

Process · 6 steps
01
Free consult

30-min Zoom or in-office. Goals + history.

02
Eligibility memo

Signed memo within 24h. Clear tier + path.

03
Retainer

Choose Standard / Comprehensive / Concierge.

04
Evidence build

Paralegal-led document collection on a timeline.

05
Filing

Attorney signs, files, tracks receipt notice.

06
Adjudication

Updates every 30 days. RFE response if needed.

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Bring your case to a steady, attentive office.

A free 30-minute consult. A signed eligibility memo within 24 hours. No card, no obligation, no auto-quoting.