Business Immigration Attorney - Remote | Contract Position

KARRA Law PLLC; United States; Remote; USD 248,000 - 496,000; Part time

Job summary

KARRA Law PLLC is seeking a seasoned Business Immigration Attorney on a contract basis to support founders, investors, and tech clients in navigating U.S. immigration options such as E-2, L-1, and O-1.

The role is fully remote with flexible hours and project-based assignments. Candidates must be barred in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and have 5+ years of business immigration experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• JD from an accredited law school; strong drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise entrepreneurs on immigration pathways.
• Prepare and file petitions (E-2, L-1, O-1).
• Develop business plans, supporting documents, and evidence packages.
• Collaborate with corporate team to align business structuring with immigration strategy.
• Manage filings and coordinate consular processing.
• Stay informed of policy updates and advise clients accordingly.

Skills

Business immigration

Petitions

Strategy & drafting

Education

JD from accredited law school

Bar admission in US

Job description

Quick Overview

• Position Type: Contract Attorney (potential for expanded engagement)
• Location: Fully Remote (must be licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction)
• Experience Required: 5+ years in business immigration law

About KARRA

Our name says it all. Karra comes from the Greek word Chara, meaning joy, because we believe working with attorneys shouldn’t feel like a necessary evil. We’re here to bring some joy back into the legal world, both for our clients and the people who work alongside us. We’ve cut out the bloat, the politics, and the old-school mentality. What’s left is refreshingly simple: great work with great clients. KARRA Law PLLC is a forward-thinking law firm based in New York City, built for today’s digital economy. We serve innovative technology companies and high-growth businesses with sophisticated legal needs. From startup to scale-up, we provide strategic legal solutions that help ambitious companies grow with confidence. By leveraging technology and modern practice management, we provide our team with the autonomy and flexibility that experienced attorneys deserve, while maintaining the sophistication of work typically found in leading law firms. We combine deep legal expertise with technological innovation to deliver efficient, business-focused solutions. Visit us at

Position Overview

We're seeking a seasoned Business Immigration Attorney on a contract basis to assist our entrepreneurial clients - founders, business owners, and investors - in navigating U.S. immigration opportunities. This includes visas tailored for business purposes such as E-2, L-1, and O-1. This is a remote, flexible opportunity with project-based assignments without the constraints of a traditional firm role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise entrepreneurs and business owners on optimal immigration pathways.
• Prepare and file non-immigrant and immigrant petitions including E-2, L-1A/B, and O-1.
• Develop persuasive business plans, supporting documentation, and evidence packages.
• Collaborate closely with our corporate team to ensure alignment between business structuring and immigration strategy.
• Manage filings and coordinate consular processing.
• Stay informed of policy updates and proactively advise the team and clients accordingly.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in business immigration law, particularly founder and investor visas.
• Active attorney license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Proven ability to handle immigration matters independently from start to finish.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Operate with a business-first mindset: practical, fast-moving, and solution-oriented.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly or per-project compensation
• Flexibility: Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Autonomy: Direct client interaction and project ownership
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge companies, with the opportunity to shape innovative approaches in immigration law practice
• Freedom: Focus on practical legal solutions without bureaucracy

Independent Contractor Relationship

• Position structured as independent project-based engagement
• Freedom to maintain other clients and practice areas
• Flexibility to accept or decline matters based on availability
• Autonomy to manage your own schedule and workflow
• Ability to work from your own location
• Professional independence in performing services

Solo Practitioners Welcome

We specifically encourage solo practitioners to apply. We understand the value that experienced independent attorneys bring to the table and appreciate the personalized attention and flexibility that solo practitioners can offer. This engagement is designed to complement your existing practice while providing you with interesting and challenging work.