Immigration Attorney - O1, NIW, EB1A & EB5

Open Venture • Full-time • Pleasanton, CA, US • 2h ago

About Us

OpenVenture operates across multiple business verticals within the immigration ecosystem — education, housing, visas, finance, and more. One of our core focus areas is both merit-based and investment-based immigration, where we help global investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional professionals secure U.S. residency through programs such as O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5. We are dedicated to providing trusted, compliant, and effective legal solutions while guiding individuals and families on their pathway to the American dream.

Role & Location

We are seeking an Immigration Attorney with deep expertise in O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 to join our team. This role will provide legal guidance to clients, investors, and internal teams while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and program-specific regulations as we expand our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Advise and represent clients on immigration matters, with a focus on O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 filings
Guide clients through all stages of their immigration processes, including evidence strategy, documentation gathering, and petition preparation
Prepare and review petitions and filings, including O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5 filings
Conduct source-of-funds analysis, project eligibility assessments, and due-diligence reviews for EB-5 clients
Work closely with finance, investment, and operations teams to ensure alignment between immigration strategy and the company’s offerings
Develop and implement internal compliance policies for O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 programs
Stay informed on evolving USCIS policy changes, case law developments, and EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) requirements
Identify potential legal or regulatory risks and recommend corrective actions
Communicate complex immigration concepts to clients and internal teams clearly and professionally

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Licensed attorney (required; licensed in Arizona preferred)
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. immigration law with hands-on experience across O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 categories
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment

Talent-Based Visa Expertise (O-1, EB-1A, NIW)

Ability to develop evidence strategies for extraordinary-ability and national-interest cases
Experience drafting persuasive legal briefs, expert opinion letters, and advisory consultation requests
Familiarity with STEM, business, arts, entertainment, and entrepreneurial profiles
Skilled at translating complex achievements into compelling petition narratives
Experience coordinating with clients, recommenders, and industry experts to build robust evidence records

Investor-Based Visa Expertise (EB-5)

Experience preparing I-526/I-526E and I-829 petitions
Strong understanding of EB-5 project structures and investment-compliance requirements
Ability to conduct detailed source-of-funds tracing and draft thorough SOF memos
Familiarity with USCIS, SEC, state securities regulations, and RIA obligations
Experience evaluating project eligibility, reviewing offering documents, and conducting investment due diligence

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at the intersection of immigration, investment, and global talent. Your expertise across both talent visas and investor visas will directly shape client success and ensure the integrity and scalability of our programs. You will play a key role in building trusted, compliant, and impactful pathways for founders, researchers, creatives, and global investors seeking to build their futures in the United States.