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Don't let visas slow down your hiring

Alma handles every step of the immigration process for startups and founders, from offer to start date.

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Active cases
Name
Status
Current Milestone
Priya S.
H-1B transfer
In Progress
RFE response filed
Jorge M.
O-1A
In Review
Attorney review
Aiko T.
Green card (EB-2)
In Progress
PERM posting
Liam K.
TN renewal
Approved
Case closed
Leading startups trust Alma to run immigration
What's included

From hire to approval, faster

Start with the right strategy, and eliminate the visa
chaos that slows down hiring.

01 Strategy

Build the strongest case

We choose the best visa strategy upfront, so cases are approved and move forward without issues.

  • Clear guidance on the right visa for every hire
  • Strategy informed by thousands of prior approvals
  • Experienced attorneys with consistently high approval rates
Pathway analysis · Maya R., Design Lead
O-1AExtraordinary Ability
Recommended
EB-1ASelf-Petition
Strong
H-1BCap Subject
Backup
L-1AManager Transfer
Not eligible
TNUSMCA Professional
Not eligible
02 Execution

Our system keeps cases moving

We run every case end-to-end through our AI-powered platform, so nothing stalls or gets missed.

  • Alma owns every step, from assessment through approval
  • Your attorney actively manages each case end-to-end
  • Fast, responsive support when you need it
Case timeline · Diego A., O-1A
✓Intake & strategy callDay 1
✓Evidence collectedDay 4
✓Petition drafted by attorneyDay 9
●Filing & confirmationDay 14
5USCIS approval
03 Experience

No confusion.
No bottlenecks.

Know exactly what's happening without chasing updates. Alma gives full visibility to you and your employee.

  • Real-time status and next steps for every case
  • One place for documents, updates, and communication
  • Fewer interruptions and questions from your team
Cases · Stellar Labs
Live
5
Active hires
98%
Approval rate
Priya S. · O-1A
Approved
Marco D. · EB-2 NIW
In Review
Lin W. · L-1B
Filing
Founder voices

Founders don't manage immigration anymore

“
We just hire without thinking what the visa situation would look like. We just focus on hiring, and we know Alma will take care of it.
Priya Gupta
Founder's Office, Sybill
“
Having a partner like Alma that truly understands those dynamics and helps make the process clear and manageable has been hugely valuable for us.
Rowan
Co-Founder & CEO, Ekho
“
Alma is more than just a legal service provider; they are a trusted partner and true extension of our team. We couldn't imagine navigating immigration without their support.
Superpower
Speed

Move faster than traditional immigration firms

Speed
~2 weeks
Case preparation timeline once evidence is collected, vs 4–6 weeks with traditional firms.
Response
Hours
Your attorney replies to your questions in hours, not weeks.
Onboarding
Day 1
Onboard a hire today and cases start immediately, no backlog
Visibility

Always know what's happening

Get a clear, immediate view of every case, so never have to wait on updates again.

Real-time
case tracker

See status, timelines, and next steps anytime, no emails required.

Welcome, Priya
PS
Visa Composition
O-1A EB-2 L-1B
Outcomes
98%
Approval rate
Cost
$24k
YTD spend
Tasks · 2
Sign Form G-28
Upload latest payslip
Confirm address
Compliance
Auth. to Stay
Auth. to Work
Passport
PAF

All communication in one place

Message your attorney, share docs, and get answers without back-and-forth.

Thread · Priya S. · O-1A
YouHi! Quick question, do we still need the second recommendation letter?
AttorneyYes, I just drafted a request. I'll share it in your portal in a few minutes.
AttorneyOkay, the draft is up. Take a look whenever you can. We're still on track to file this week.

Automated updates and reminders

We run it all. Cases keep moving without you following up.

Notifications · Today
Petition filed with USCISReceipt notice expected within 7 days Now
Reminder: signature neededSign Form G-28 to authorize representation 2h
Strategy call scheduledWith Victoria S. on Fri, 10:00 AM PT Yesterday
Pricing

We win,
or you don't pay

Typically 30–40% lower cost than big law firms
No inefficiencies or unnecessary back-and-forth
No hidden costs or billable hours
LEADING YOU WITH CARE

Get visas approved, without the work

Alma is your dedicated legal team and AI-powered platform that keep every case moving, from hire to approval.

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