Starting an Immigration Attorney Business

Do you have a law practice but feel that you're not earning what you should be? Are you pouring all your effort but feel that you're doing things the wrong way? Are you putting in too much time but getting too little in return?

Here’s a thought, why not have yourself certified in immigration law by your State’s Board of Legal Specialization? In so doing, you can venture into immigration law.

Why immigration law?

The business of immigration law is a guaranteed non-bust. We all know that the number of foreign nationals staying in the U.S. have ballooned through the years. Similarly, the number of those wishing to migrate to the States has increased tenfold. The heightened security measures relevant to immigration policies have induced more and more to seek professional counsel. Not only that, more and more employers, corporations, and businesses today are seeking the assistance of lawyers in dealing with immigration worksite compliance. Given this scenario, if you veer your practice towards immigration law, you will no longer have to worry about client scarcity ever again.

    Typically, law offices concentrating on immigration law handle:
  • Employment Immigration Concerns

    For the most part, your task is to develop legal strategies to help your clients verify and meet employment immigration compliance laws. Your focus will most likely be on employment eligibility issues, verification of employees, employment law immigration concerns, and labor certification issues. Businesses and corporations are more cautious now about their non-immigrant employees. Never before has observance of worksite compliance laws been this essential for employers.

    In addition, legal representation is called for in cases of criminal or civil government investigations, in particular, ICE investigation under Homeland Security. Plus, I-9 internal audit, compliance, and procedure review.
  • Naturalization and Citizenship.

    You are expected to help alien residents become naturalized United States citizens. This involves the proper and appropriate filing of the N-400 application for naturalization and other requisite naturalization papers. Typically, a foreigner can apply for U.S. citizenship if he or she has been a permanent resident of the U.S. for not less than five years or has been married to a U.S. citizen for not les than three years.
  • Education Immigration Concerns

    Your task is to represent educational institutions in providing plans for immigration compliance and verification. You may be asked to develop a system through which the institution can monitor documentation and ensure that the working papers of professors and teachers are legitimate and that they are authorized to teach or conduct research work in the U.S. Likewise, you may also be tasked to put a system in place to verify if foreign students visas and papers are in order.
  • Family Immigration Concerns

    There are many factors to consider in petitioning a family member’s entry to the U.S. There’s the sponsor’s citizenship status, the familiar relationship between the former and the latter, etcetera. Needless to say, this is a lengthy and tedious process. Your job is to provide comprehensive legal assistance to your client and help him or her deal with these intricate requirements to enable his or her family member/s gain entry to the U.S.

59 Comments

  • Carlos Delgado said on August 11, 2009
    I am not an attorney, however is there a way I can start a business servicing the immigrant community by being a liaison between this community and a legal practice? For example, I can help fill out applications, or interview immigrants and /or put together packets. I would be independent and work as an independent contractor working at it as a home based business in my name. There is a great need in my area and I thought it would be a a good customer service business to start. As I mentioned, I am not an attorney, and I don't know where to start or if such a business exist. Please email me at delrealty@gmail.com
  • s.p.sahay said on October 1, 2009
    yes, i am a lawyer and want to start immigration business in India, how can i get helped by you? kindly reply
  • Anantika said on November 20, 2009
    Exp: I am a working as Team Leader in Student Visa Company and vellversed with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US and UK laws and by Qualification I am a Lawyer but yet not registered as lawyer but wanna start immigration and work-permit business. I have excellent connections in Pune, Bihar, U.P. West Bengal, Ahmedabad and Punjab. Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
  • Courtney Russell said on November 25, 2009
    I am not an attorney, but I work for an attorney however is there a way I can start a business servicing the immigrant community by being a liaison between this community and a legal practice? For example, I can help fill out applications, or interview immigrants and /or put together packets. I would be independent and work as an independent contractor working at it as a home based business? There is a great need in my area and I thought it would be a good customer service business to start. As I mentioned, I am not an attorney, and I don't know where to start or if such a business exist. Please email me at Court185@hotmail.com, I am curious about this also. I reside in Tucson, AZ
  • Antonio Jardines said on January 20, 2010
    I am in Watsonville CA in the USA i want to start a business on helping my community in their immigration process how can i start my business do i need to take classes or a training i have a business in taxes. please let me know what to due and how to start. thank you
  • Judy Greer said on May 1, 2010
    Alexandria, Va. 22303. I am not an attorney, but would like to open a business filling out immigration forms as an independent contractor. Is this possible? Please email me with an answer and also any classes I might need to take. It would be most appreciated. Thank you
  • Nita Ferguson said on May 30, 2010
    i live in new orleans, la, and would like to gain an insights on how to effectively start an immigration firm. i do not have any experience and starting from scratch; i.e., from the moment a clients comes to you for filing a petition, etc.
  • G. L. Bailey said on August 28, 2010
    i am interested to start one immigration lawyer business in Los Angeles CA, USA
  • Albert Olvera said on August 30, 2010
    I am not an attorney but I would like to service immigrant community. I have some background concerning immigration laws and stuff. I would like by starting to help immigrants pass or study their resident testing. Maybe opening up some kind of tutorial or study group session, concerning the test itself. With the immigration reform and living in south Texas, I feel it would be a good buisness idea.
  • Preet said on September 7, 2010
    Hello Sir, I heard about your site from someone. Sir, I have very much interest in the field of immigration, currently i am doing masters , but i want to start my immigration business and ticketing business. i want to know about the rules i have to follow, and want to know about the people who can help me, i shall be very thankful to you if u give detailed answer on my email. thanks
  • Suzanne said on September 7, 2010
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  • sanjiv said on December 15, 2010
    Dear Team, Hi I am interested to start a immigration office in Mohali Punjab India. I am willing to deal with Student Visa as i have direct tie up with colleges abroad and Tourist Visa. I am also Planing to open a Pvt Ltd Company, is there any license needed for the same. Kindly revert at your earliest and oblige. Best Regards, Sanjiv
  • Thomas Kerns Mcknight said on December 27, 2010
    Thomas Kerns McKnight, LLP is a bankruptcy and consumer rights and advocacy law firm that focuses on personal debt and the options available to help relieve your financial burden. Although we are based in Santa Ana, we assist clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California, and are also licensed to practice law in 24 other states. We currently ALSO began practicing Immigration law. If you have a work-based or family-based petition, we CAN assist you! Call toll free for a free consultation: 800-466-7507.
  • YeeImmigration said on January 13, 2011
    Is there a step-by-step guide or article on how to Start an Immigration Firm? Thanks
  • khushwinder singh said on January 20, 2011
    i want to do work as a immigration lawyer now i'm working as a lawyer in court. i want open a office of immigration lawyer in patiala punjab
  • John Davidson said on February 14, 2011
    We are looking to hire another assistant that can speak Mandarin/English for an immigration lawyer. Please contact me at 626-698-9800
  • Ankur Sharma said on March 2, 2011
    My name is Ankur Sharma. I am from Kanga, Himachal Pradesh, India. I have no experience in immigration business, but I have found a great potential here to start this business. I want your assistance to help me out to establish my own immigration business. What legal formalities are required, how much investment is required and how can I establish contacts with countries, their institutions and companies to immigrate people from here.
  • A Malik said on March 7, 2011
    I am not a Lawyer, however is there a way I can start a business servicing the immigrant community by being a liaison between this community and a legal practice? For example, I can help fill out applications, or interview immigrants and /or put together packets. I would be independent and work as an independent contractor working at it as a home based business in my name. There is a great need in my area and I thought it would be a a good customer service business to start. As I mentioned, I am not an Lawyer, but I have been doing this for last five years in Pakistan. I want to know "can any person do a business mentioned above in UK if that person is not a lawyer" Please email me at aarianmalik@hotmail.com
  • James expert adviser said on March 8, 2011
    @A Malik, in US you can become associate or researcher without having passing a BAR exam. I guess there will be a similar structure in UK but can't confirm that. I also think you can't act as an attorney so all filing will be self and you can become a consultant to the person. You will have to confirm these with a UK lawyer, if anyone has more in-depth knowledge please confirm this.

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • Harkamal Singh said on July 11, 2011
    i want to start a immigration consultancy business. but i dont know how to have tie-ups with international colleges and other procedures.please suggest me. your regards, harkamal singh, 09417961463, 09872117377
  • Gurpreet Sethi said on July 26, 2011
    I have work experience with Canadian High Commission and British High Commission. Now I want to start immigration business in Punjab. However I don;t have funds to set this up. Anyone willing to put funds and infrastructure should contact me. at 96460-21800
  • gursharan jit singh said on February 25, 2012
    i want to start a business immigration consultancy . can u send me the procedure to start a business please thanks .
  • Anal said on April 8, 2012
    Hello, i am from gujarat, India. I have started a business of immigration of Canada PR, and now i am also planning to start Student Visa for Canada country, pls tell me for the new starter how should i tie up with colleges? as they are asking about experience, references, etc etc. Pls let me know how to tie up with colleges? pls email me at vyasanal@yahoo.com
  • surender malik said on June 9, 2012
    Hello, I want to start a student visa immigration consultancy, any one help me, where I need to registered my company, What legal formalities are required or how make tie up with college or uni. in every country.email at- surendermalik12@gmail.com
  • meenaxi said on October 3, 2012
    hello sir i want to know that if simple graduate person want to opt for student visa as his business what legal formalities he have to full fill please revert on my mail
  • bhaskar said on October 17, 2012
    I AM A LAW GRADUATE AND I WANT TO START IMMIGRATION CONSULTANCY IN MY AREA. AMALAPURAM, ANDHRAPRADESH, INDIA.
  • Elizabeth said on November 7, 2012
    Hello I live in the lehigh valley in Pennsylvania I would like information on how I can have my own home based business in helping immigrants obtaining their citizenship and other important documents. I am not a lawyer neither do i have a business degree but I would love to do this to help especially the immigrants who are very low income. Can you please give me some information on how I can start
  • sahil bindal said on December 14, 2012
    Hello i am not a lawyer but i want to start immigration and work permit business. so plz kindly tell me what is the procedure of starting this business. tell me what are the formalities to start this business. Can you please give me some information on how I can start.
  • vinod said on March 2, 2013
    Sir, I shall be highly obliged if you please e-mail me regarding opening of immigration company in Surrey Canada. Is there any diploma required or any formality required. vinod dhir
  • Geetha said on March 16, 2013
    I am a Lawyer practicing at Coimbatore.
  • iqbal said on April 22, 2013
    I am property & stock market Broker & having business & marketing education background, now wanted to start as immigrant consultant. I need your help & guidance for right startup.
  • suchindar dutta said on May 13, 2013
    I am not an attorney, I shall be highly obliged if you please e-mail me regarding opening of immigration company in Bangalore India. is there a way I can start a business servicing the immigrant community I can help fill out applications, or interview immigrants or put together packets. I would be independent and work as an independent contractor There is a great need in my area and I thought it would be a good customer service business to start immigration consultancy, any one help me, where I need to register my company, What legal formalities are required or how make tie up .As I mentioned, I am not an attorney, and I don't know where to start or if such a business exist. Please email me at dutta70@hotmail.com I am curious about this
  • Shankar S. Deshmukh said on September 28, 2013
    I have started a law firm with my colleagues and we are looking forward to work in all legal fields so we can provide help to people who will come to us.
  • shiv partap singh said on November 28, 2013
    Hello sir , I am from Chandigarh (India) I want to start a work visa and student visa immigration consultancy services office, any one help me, where I need to registered my company, What legal formalities are required or how make tie up with college or uni. in every country. email at- shiv181987@gmail.com
  • aman matharu said on January 13, 2014
    I would like to start my own independent business as an immigration agent. My main focus to start with is student visas. Every information on what are the requirements for filling in the applications would be grateful. Do I need to register myself anywhere for this? I would like to start the business in my hometown in punjab. Thanking you and awaiting your reply. Aman Matharu amanmatharu02@gmail.com
  • Rakhi said on February 10, 2014
    Hello, I would like to know more on how I can start my own business as an immigration Consultant. I want to know all the details regarding Permanent residency laws, Student visa, work visa or travel visa. Can you please provide me with all the details and the requirements. I would like to start the business in Delhi. e-mail- rakhi_anand81@hotmail.com
  • aman sharma said on June 1, 2014
    Hello, I am not a lawyer but I wish to start immigration and student visa business in chandigarh. kindly guide me about the procedure to be followed and all requirements I need to fulfill. Do i need to register somewhere? If yes, then where and how? I feel you can give me valuable suggestions about the details of investment required and opportunities and constraints in this business. kindly mail me as soon as possible at amanchd55@gmail.com
  • denial said on June 2, 2014
    hi i am in new zealand . i want to start my immigration consultancy in gujarat. what steps required for that.
  • Salam Mahmood said on June 5, 2014
    I used to Be a criminal lawyer in my country and because I could't brought my graduation document, I started here in the US and get my high school diploma. I am in my way to the university.I like to start my own business in this field (immigration) as soon as possible. My question is: can I work in such business before graduate from university and if it is possible, what is the way to get another certificate to start business and study at the same time? Thank you.
  • TARANDEEP SINGH said on July 4, 2014
    Dear Sir, I have done my BBA & MBA from UK. I have a good knowledge about the laws & other needs regarding the student Visas & PR laws. I already work as a sub-agent with some immigration companies. I want to start my own company so please guide to how should i get in touch with the institutions in AUS,NWZ,CAN & other countries. Regards, Trandeep singh
  • Vinay Mehta said on August 30, 2014
    Hi, I am interested to start an immigration consultancy business in Punjab, India. I am not a certified lawyer but having potential to become an immigration consultant. First of all, is there any license require to start such a business in India. If yes, then which department. Moreover, i am having site where I can open my business and also ready to opt for a branch of any other Immigration Consultant office. Regards Vinay Mehta
  • jacqueline said on October 12, 2014
    Hi! I am getting ready to start up my own immigration law firm business. And, I just want to introduce myself so that I can partake in the discussion. I am located in florida; I have also practiced in Illinois.
  • Ashish Kohli said on November 9, 2014
    Respected Readers, I hope all of you doing great. We looking for business partners in India to promote our education consultancy business . I am residing in Melbourne , and we looking for agents who are willing to earn money. We can assist you , if you are fresh on boat . All we need from you is positive can do attitude and effective communication with us and client . We highly encouraging young people to be the part of the project . Do email me ashish.kohli@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from you guys soon.
  • smanna said on November 28, 2014
    Hi, Am smanna from cochin kerala india. I am an engineering graduate who wish to start a business of my own. Am planning to start an immigration and overseas education consultancy. I like to make tie up with people who is already running the same business. All are welcome from any part of the world to start business contract with me. Can you please provide me the details for making a contract with you. my mail ids is smannasarthose@gmail.com. you can reach me on 009497545400
  • Mahmood Chaudhary said on December 4, 2014
    I am an attorney back in Pakistan, having 15 years experience of Legal Practice on different Legal Forums. Presently i am Houston Texas as a Permanent Resident. I have the complete knowledge of the Immigration Law of the USA. I want to start independent Legal Practice for the Immigration. I have the Administration experience as well as i retired from the Pakistan Customs Deptt. after putting 34 years service. Mahmood Chaudhary, My contact is +1 281 235 9541
  • s.p.mehta said on December 20, 2014
    I want to start my immigration consultation work in Chandigarh. I have working experience of four years as counselor with immigration consultant in Chandigarh.
  • A.Dhanasingh said on March 17, 2015
    I am a H R Consultant in Chennai, India. I would like to start an Immigration Consultancy. Can I know the formalities.
  • veeraj said on March 17, 2015
    dear Sir, i have open my ielts coaching center in Punjab mohali. now i want to open a immigration consultant for student visa . i don't have much knowledge about immigration. please suggest how can i start. please suggest me.revert me on my mail.
  • Guillermo Gonzalez said on March 27, 2015
    I am a licensed attorney in Orlando, Florida. I am doing immigration cases, please contact at lexgonz@hotmail.com or 786877-3994.
  • sandeep kaur said on April 13, 2015
    Hi I would like to start immigration consultancy for australia at amritsar punjab . Kindly help me in this regard tell me all the things which r required for this.
  • vishal lavate said on April 30, 2015
    I want to get knowledge about how to start fire fighting business .
  • Ajay said on May 15, 2015
    Hi I would like to start immigration consultancy at Delhi . Kindly help me in this regard tell me all the things or papers which are required for this.
  • M.P. Singh said on June 28, 2015
    Dear Sir, I want to start immigration business at Chandigarh/Mohali. Kindly advise.
  • Amarjeet kaur said on November 6, 2015
    Respected sir I am running my own IELTS institution for the last 10 year.Now I am planning to start my own student study visa services so I want to know how can I do the direct tie up with the colleges and universities. Please guide me for starting my own immigration services.
  • Tanya said on December 15, 2015
    Hello, I am looking to start immigration consultancy in India. Currently residing in Melbourne. Could you please advice me the steps. How do I make contacts and tie-ups with the universities. How to attract more clients?
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  • Ms K Kalekar said on November 1, 2016
    I am a lawyer, and interested to start a home business as immigration consultant..what be the procedure? if any?
  • Anjuri Thakur said on January 26, 2017
    Hi I have knowledge and experience in Immigration domain. Looking for starting Immigration Consultancy. Kindly share ideas on how to go about it. anjurithakur@live.com
  • RV said on May 17, 2017
    Any one interested to start Immigration consultancy and study Abroad company in Europe ? We are opening our office in Georgia and Armenia very shortly where we will manager for entire European countries for Business migration consultancy. Investment required US $ 20,000/- , which you can invest US $ 10,000/- with us , which includes LLC Licence, with 50% share, residency visa and office setup etc. write us for more information . Email: info@studynwork.in

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