Employer Sponsorship Attorney in Dallas
Sponsoring a foreign national is one of the most powerful ways to fill critical roles. We help Dallas and Texas companies sponsor employees for work visas and green cards — correctly, compliantly, and on schedule.
What Is Employer Sponsorship?
What this means for you
Turn a great candidate into a long-term hire. Whether you need someone on a work visa now or a permanent resident for the long run, we handle the petition — and the obligations — so you can focus on your business.
Employer sponsorship is the process by which a U.S. company petitions for a foreign national to work for it — temporarily through a work visa, or permanently through a green card.
Sponsorship creates obligations as well as opportunities. We make sure your company meets every requirement while getting talent on board quickly, and we coordinate the temporary and permanent stages so they work together.
The Atlas advantage
Work directly with your attorney
Same-day response guarantee
Flat fees, no surprises
Temporary vs. Permanent Sponsorship
Most employers use a combination of both — often sponsoring a worker on a visa first and pursuing a green card later:
Work Visa Sponsorship
Temporary, role-specific authorization.
- H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and E-2 categories.
- Distinct eligibility rules, timelines, and filings.
- A fast route to getting talent on the job.
Green Card Sponsorship
Permanent residence for key employees.
- PERM plus the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for most roles.
- EB-1 for qualifying executives and top talent.
- Retain valued employees for the long term.
Not sure which sponsorship path fits the role? We'll recommend the right one and map the timeline.
The Employer's Responsibilities
Sponsorship comes with duties USCIS and the DOL take seriously — here is what each involves and how we make it manageable:
Wage & Prevailing-Wage Obligations
Sponsoring employers must pay required wages and meet prevailing-wage rules for the role and location.
How we help: We handle the LCA and wage analysis so compliance is built into the case from day one.
Public Access Files & Records
Many visas require a public access file and accurate, retained records available for inspection.
How we help: We provide file templates and a process your HR team can follow without guesswork.
Notifying Material Changes
Material changes in employment — location, duties, hours — must be reported to the government.
How we help: We flag exactly what triggers an amendment and file it on time so status stays valid.
How Sponsorship Works
We guide your company through each stage, from choosing a category to long-term retention:
- 1
Match the Right Category
We assess the role and candidate and recommend the visa or green card path that fits best.
- 2
Prepare & File the Petition
We assemble the evidence, handle wage and LCA steps, and file with the right agency.
- 3
Adjudication & Approval
We respond to any Request for Evidence and track the case to a decision.
- 4
Maintain & Convert
We manage extensions and, when the time is right, convert a work visa into permanent residence.
Why Trust Atlas Immigration Law with Sponsorship
Sponsorship is part legal strategy, part ongoing compliance. We handle both so a single misstep never jeopardizes a hire. Our team removes the guesswork:
Work directly with your attorney
No call centers, no handoffs — the lawyer building your case is the one you talk to.
Flat fees, known up front
You agree on the full cost before we start. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Same-day response
Questions during your case get a reply the same business day.
From a first work visa through permanent residence, we serve as your outside immigration counsel — coordinating every stage and keeping your HR team confident and compliant.
What Sponsorship Requires of You
Depending on the visa, employer obligations may include:
- Paying at least the required or prevailing wage.
- Maintaining a public access file where required.
- Notifying the government of material employment changes.
- Meeting I-9 verification rules for every hire.
- Keeping accurate, retained records available for inspection.
We build these obligations into a repeatable process, reducing risk while keeping cases moving.
Looking at the bigger picture? See our business immigration overview of corporate immigration services.
Common Questions
Employer Sponsorship FAQs
Sponsoring means the employer files a petition with the government on the worker's behalf, taking on certain legal and financial obligations, so the worker can be authorized to work for the company.
Ready to sponsor key talent?
Let's choose the right sponsorship path and get your hire to work. It's completely free.