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How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Prepare & File an H-1B visa in California

See real project results from ContractsCounsel's legal marketplace — this project was posted by a business in California seeking help to prepare & file an H-1B visa. The client received 2 lawyer proposals with flat fee bids ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

Service type
Prepare & File
Document type
H-1B visa
Location
California
Client type
Business
Client industry
Business
Deadline
Less than a week
Pricing Range
$1,200 - $5,000 (Flat fee)
Number of Bids
2 bids

How much does it cost to Prepare & File an H-1B visa in California?

For this project, the client received 2 proposals from lawyers to prepare & file an H-1B Visa in California, with flat fee bids ranging from $1,200 to $5,000 on a flat fee. Pricing may vary based on the complexity of the legal terms, the type of service requested, and the required turnaround time.

Project Description

In 2024, a business in California posted a project seeking assistance with preparing and filing an H-1B visa application. The client, currently employed by an Australian company, has aspirations to work in the United States as a counselor and needed expert legal support to navigate the complexities of the visa process in a timely manner. With a firm deadline of less than a week, it was essential for the client to find qualified legal representation that could efficiently handle the application. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $1,200 to $5,000, all submitted to meet the requested deadline.

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Forum Questions About H-1B Visa

H-1B Visa

California

Asked on Jun 18, 2025

Can an H-1B visa holder start a business in the US?

I am currently in the United States on an H-1B visa and I have been considering starting my own business. However, I am unsure if it is legally permissible for an H-1B visa holder to do so. I have heard conflicting information and want to understand the specific regulations and requirements that apply to H-1B visa holders who wish to start a business in the US.

Christopher N.

Answered Jun 20, 2025

The short answer is: likely yes. The issue of your visa and owning a business are mutually exclusive. HOWEVER, you H1B visa is sponsored by your current employer, if you leave that employment without another visa, you have to leave the country. I HIGHLY recommend you speak with an immigration AND a business attorney to determine how the two issues may conflic, or how you can thread the needle so as to avoid issues on both matters. Good luck.

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