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H-1B & Employment Visa Lawyers in San Jose, CA

56 firms · 4,340 client reviews · 6 languages · updated August 30, 2026

56 firms in the San Jose index list Employment Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN) as a practice area, holding 4,340 published client reviews. 7 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Work-based visas for professionals, transferees, and specialists.

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MJ Law

Strong
4.7(386 reviews)San Jose, CA

Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA.

    Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1 · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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    The Ahluwalia Firm

    Strong
    4.9(143 reviews)San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits
    • Hindi

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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    Way Law Offices

    Established
    5.0(129 reviews)San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits
    • Mandarin

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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    Shah Peerally Law Group PC

    Established
    4.3(47 reviews)Newark, CA

    Immigration law firm in Newark, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits
    • Spanish, Hindi

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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    Liang Law

    Established
    5.0(57 reviews)San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA. Mandarin spoken in the office.

    • Mandarin

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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    Olender

    Developing profile
    4.3(11 reviews)San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA.

    • Free consultation

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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    LUU LAW, P.C.

    Developing profile
    4.5(16 reviews)San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits

    Removal Defense · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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    Saad Ahmad & Associates

    Developing profile
    4.4(25 reviews)Fremont, CA

    Immigration law firm in Fremont, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits

    Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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    ImmiCore Law, PLC

    Not yet scored
    San Jose, CA

    Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

    • Files federal delay lawsuits

    Family Green Cards · Employment Visas · Appeals & BIA · Mandamus

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    Also serving San Jose

    These firms are based in another metro and take San Jose cases remotely. They are excluded from the local rankings above.

    Highest rated

    By published client rating in San Jose

    1. 1Haq Law5.0
    2. 2Getachew & Ansari Immigration Attorneys, P.C.5.0
    3. 3Way Law Offices5.0
    4. 4Newcomb Immigration, P.C.5.0
    5. 5Lumina Immigration Law, PC5.0

    Most reviewed

    By published client review volume

    1. 1Terkiana, PC705
    2. 2MJ Law386
    3. 3Haq Law221
    4. 4Yew Immigration Law Group198
    5. 5Oficina del Abogado Jayro Pizano168

    Most languages spoken

    In-house language capability

    1. 1Shah Peerally Law Group PC2 langs
    2. 2Bay Area Immigration Counsel2 langs
    3. 3Sedona Immigration Law Group2 langs
    4. 4Fragomen in Silicon Valley2 langs
    5. 5Law Office of Jessica Y. Meng2 langs

    Free consultation immigration lawyers in San Jose

    7 of the 56 firms indexed in San Jose offer a free first consultation.

    A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

    San Jose immigration lawyer FAQ

    How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in San Jose?

    Start with this page: it lists 56 immigration firms with an office in San Jose, CA, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take San Jose cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

    How much does an immigration lawyer cost in San Jose?

    Flat fees are the norm in San Jose: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 4 of the 56 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 7 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

    How do I check that a San Jose immigration lawyer is licensed?

    Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 56 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the CA state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in San Jose.

    Do these firms speak languages other than English?

    Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 6 languages, including French, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

    What is the Index Score on each San Jose listing?

    The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

    Can a San Jose firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

    6 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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    Where this data comes from

    Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

    Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

    The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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