Heller ImmigrationLaw Group · Silicon Valley

Immigration law · Silicon Valley · Since the 1990s

Visas, green cards and citizenship for the people who build Silicon Valley.

Heller Immigration Law Group has counseled companies, founders, researchers and families for more than 30 years from Silicon Valley, close to Palo Alto and Stanford University, serving clients throughout the United States.

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30+ yearspracticing U.S. immigration law in the San Francisco Bay Area — and throughout the United States
14 practice areasfrom H-1B and O-1 to EB-1, NIW and naturalization
Stanford & UC BerkeleyDesignated School Officials have turned to Paul Heller for advice

What we handle

Practice areas

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Who we represent

Clients from the lab to the boardroom

HR & corporate teamsBuilding and managing a visa-sponsored workforce
Venture-backed companiesHiring global talent at startup speed
Talented individualsO-1, EB-1 and NIW self-petitions
Young entrepreneursFounders weighing E, L, O and H options
Postdocs & researchersFrom J-1 and F-1 to permanent residence
Visiting scholarsShort-term academic and exchange stays

Talk with an experienced immigration attorney.

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Practice areas

Business and family immigration, handled personally.

Choose an area to see who it is for, how the process works and the government forms usually involved.

Our attorney

Paul M. Heller, Esq.

Founder & Principal, Heller Immigration Law Group

Paul M. Heller

An acclaimed immigration attorney, well known and highly respected by fellow immigration attorneys, Silicon Valley executives and the venture capital community.

Paul M. Heller has practiced U.S. immigration law for more than 30 years from the San Francisco Bay Area. His practice centers on the visas and green cards that matter most to Silicon Valley: H-1B and O-1 work visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, E-3 and TN professionals, PERM labor certification, and the EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver categories for people with exceptional achievements.

He also represents families through marriage-based green cards, adjustment of status and naturalization, including same-sex couples and LGBTQ clients.

Relationships that help clients

  • Long-standing working relationships with high-level officials at USCIS, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Advisor to Designated School Officials (DSOs) at Stanford University and UC Berkeley on student and scholar immigration matters.
  • A professional network of more than 19,000 connections across technology, venture capital and academia.

How Paul works

Every matter gets direct attorney attention, from the first strategy call to the final approval. Clients get a clear plan, a realistic timeline and straight answers about risk.

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Client recommendations

What clients say

"I hired Paul while at Napster for all our immigration needs. He is reliable, creative and gets things done. He was great to work with."

Inga Kulberg Tesler, SPHR
Staffing Director @ Google

"Mr. Heller was instrumental in my immigration process and was there for me from start to finish. Besides being one of the top experts in the field of employment immigration, he has the level of work ethic and professional integrity that have inspired my deepest respect."

Marianne Duhaterov
Conference, Court & Medical Interpreter/Translator

"We have hired several specialized employees who require assistance with immigration issues and Paul Heller has done a great job for them and for us on each occasion. Paul is a valuable external resource for our business."

David Macdonald
Co-Founder, President & CEO at Verimatrix

"Paul did an outstanding job! He is a very dedicated attorney that can structure complex cases with ease, yet no details are left to chance. Paul and his team have handled 3 cases for our family, all of them successful. Highly recommended!"

Marcos Casillas
Managing Director, Asset Management at Rockbridge

"Paul Heller has been a friend and business associate of Wilkins Media Holdings LLC for many years. His keen knowledge of business immigration issues, along with his deep interest in our well-being, makes his association invaluable."

William H. Wilkins III
CEO & Sr. Executive Producer

"Mr. Paul Heller helped me to get my Visa when I worked in the USA. I knew nothing about the US laws and the work was well done."

Igor Schlumberger
Entrepreneur

News

Immigration news

Live headlines on U.S. immigration policy, visas, and USCIS updates.

For official immigration information, use the U.S. government's unified portal below. Immigration rules change often — confirm current requirements with us before acting on anything you read.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common immigration questions

General information only. Your options depend on your history and goals, so a consultation is the best next step.

Client forms

Forms for new and current clients

All forms are in English. Complete the one that fits where you are in the process.

Form A · 2 minutes

Consultation request

Tell us briefly what you need and how to reach you. Send an inquiry and I'll respond.

 Form B · 10 minutes

Client intake questionnaire

Your background, immigration history, employer or family details and goals, so the attorney can prepare.

 Form C · Engagement

Attorney–client engagement agreement

The contract that sets the scope of work, fees and responsibilities once you decide to retain the firm.

Form A · Consultation request

Request a free consultation

Speak with a qualified, experienced immigration attorney about your specific case.

Prefer text? Send a quick text with your name and a line about your situation and questions — I'll reply to set a time.

Enter your first name.
Enter your last name.
Enter an email like name@example.com.
Enter a phone number we can call or text.
Add a short description so we can prepare.
* Required

Form B · Client intake

Client intake questionnaire

Answer as completely as you can. If you are unsure of a date, an approximate one is fine. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Applicant
  2. Status
  3. Goal
  4. Work & family
  5. History
  6. Review
About the applicant
Enter your name as it appears on your passport.
Enter your date of birth.
Enter your country of birth.
Enter at least one citizenship.
Enter an email like name@example.com.
Enter a phone number.
Current immigration status
Find it at i94.cbp.dhs.gov
What you want to achieve
Choose the closest match. Pick "Not sure" if needed.
A few sentences help the attorney prepare.
Work, education and family
Immigration history

Honest answers protect you. Anything you share is reviewed by the attorney.

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Form C · Engagement agreement

    
Attorney–client engagement agreement

    
Fill in the matter details on the left. The agreement updates as you type and can be copied for signature.