Immigration Attorney - O1, NIW, EB1A & EB5

About UsOpenVenture 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 & LocationWe 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 ResponsibilitiesAdvise and represent clients on immigration matters, with a focus on O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 filingsGuide clients through all stages of their immigration processes, including evidence strategy, documentation gathering, and petition preparationPrepare and review petitions and filings, including O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5 filingsConduct source-of-funds analysis, project eligibility assessments, and due-diligence reviews for EB-5 clientsWork closely with finance, investment, and operations teams to ensure alignment between immigration strategy and the company’s offeringsDevelop and implement internal compliance policies for O-1, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 programsStay informed on evolving USCIS policy changes, case law developments, and EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) requirementsIdentify potential legal or regulatory risks and recommend corrective actionsCommunicate complex immigration concepts to clients and internal teams clearly and professionallyQualifications & Job RequirementsLicensed 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 categoriesStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesDetail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-driven environmentTalent-Based Visa Expertise (O-1, EB-1A, NIW)Ability to develop evidence strategies for extraordinary-ability and national-interest casesExperience drafting persuasive legal briefs, expert opinion letters, and advisory consultation requestsFamiliarity with STEM, business, arts, entertainment, and entrepreneurial profilesSkilled at translating complex achievements into compelling petition narrativesExperience coordinating with clients, recommenders, and industry experts to build robust evidence recordsInvestor-Based Visa Expertise (EB-5)Experience preparing I-526/I-526E and I-829 petitionsStrong understanding of EB-5 project structures and investment-compliance requirementsAbility to conduct detailed source-of-funds tracing and draft thorough SOF memosFamiliarity with USCIS, SEC, state securities regulations, and RIA obligationsExperience evaluating project eligibility, reviewing offering documents, and conducting investment due diligenceWhy 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.