Exceptional talent deserves exceptional counsel.

Senior Immigration Attorney

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA Full-time $240,000 base + equity

Help build the next era of immigration law. VisaWorker.ai builds AI-powered tools for complex immigration petitions. We are looking for an unusual kind of senior immigration lawyer: someone with deep expertise in extraordinary- and exceptional-ability cases who wants not only to practice law at the highest level, but to redesign how the work gets done. You should be equally energized by building a compelling case, turning legal judgment into repeatable standards, and working with engineers to create better tools.

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01· Why this role

Shape how this work changes.

This is not a conventional law firm or in-house legal role. You will lead legal strategy on complex cases, but you will also help build the product, workflows, and quality systems behind them. The right person enjoys moving between case analysis, client empathy, product decisions, and fast iteration. If you want to focus exclusively on legal casework, this is unlikely to be the right role. If you want to shape how immigration law will be practiced in the future, it might be.

02· What you will own

The mandate.

Lead legal strategy and quality for complex EB-1A and O-1A extraordinary-ability matters, with expertise in EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver cases.
Assess eligibility, identify evidence gaps, and turn complex achievements into clear, persuasive, well-supported arguments.
Develop rigorous standards for petitions, supporting letters, evidence review, and RFE/NOID responses.
Translate legal expertise into product requirements, reusable workflows, and evaluation criteria for AI-assisted work.
Review AI-generated work critically, verify authorities and factual claims, and uphold confidentiality and independent professional judgment.
Collaborate with the founders, engineers, and legal professionals to improve quality, speed, and the applicant experience.

03· Who you are

What we are looking for.

Typically 5–10 years of U.S. immigration-law experience; deeper relevant experience is welcome.
Substantial hands-on expertise in EB-1A and O-1A cases, plus a strong command of exceptional-ability and NIW matters. You can explain the different legal standards and build evidence-driven strategies for each.
J.D. or equivalent qualifying legal degree, with active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and authorization to perform the role's legal duties.
Exceptional legal writing, analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Comfortable working with founders, researchers, engineers, and other highly accomplished applicants.
Convinced that AI will rapidly reshape immigration practice—and motivated to help build that future while maintaining exacting legal standards.
An owner who combines client empathy, attention to detail, and the initiative to improve how work gets done.
You do not see product work as separate from legal work. You want to translate legal judgment into better tools, workflows, and evaluation standards.
You thrive in an early-stage environment where you are expected to build processes, make decisions with imperfect information, and take ownership beyond your formal job description.

What makes this different

$240,000 base salary, plus equity in what you help build.

Direct influence on the product and the way immigration work gets done.

A consequential role at the intersection of law, technology, and access to opportunity.

How to apply

Tell us how you'd argue it.

Share your resume or LinkedIn profile and a brief overview of your EB-1A/O-1A and exceptional-ability experience. Tell us about one part of immigration practice you would redesign, and how you would work with engineers to build a better approach. Do not send confidential client materials.

Apply for this roleor email careers@visaworker.ai

We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.