U.S. Immigration
Solved for
Artists and
Performers
Find the fastest and safest immigration pathway to live and work in the United States.
Global Citizens is a modern immigration platform.
We blend decades of legal expertise with holistic design
to deliver a fast and delightful immigration experience.
High-touch, streamlined immigration for individuals and employers.
Speed
We move in days, not weeks. Expect frequent updates and <24 hr responses.
Compliance
Appellate-grade petitions, handcrafted and rigorously reviewed by attorneys.
Service
Direct access to your attorney and legal team, just one message away.
Like having your own in-house immigration team.
Dedicated support for your company and your people through every stage of growth.
Well Exceeded My Expectations.
Thanks to Global Citizens, we’re able to retain our top engineer and keep our product roadmap on time.
Mohammad Nafisi
CEO, Cavalla, Inc.
Employer
A Long-Term Plan, With My Future In Mind.
Their advice on the O-1A setup was excellent. They thought about the long-term plan rather than chasing short-term wins.
Guillaume Deshayes
CEO, Stealth startup
O-1A Agent
Lifesavers.
The Global Citizens team were lifesavers. They took over an RFE we received from another firm and got it approved in a week.
Aidan Guo
CEO, Attention Engineering
Employer
Genuinely Attorney-Led.
Our process included meaningful 1:1 conversations, and my attorney stayed directly involved at every step rather than delegating the core strategy.
Pietro Schito
Founder, Write for Animation
O-1B / EB-1A
A Delight to Work With.
The Residency employees and founders rely on Global Citizens for a plethora of visas.
Nick Linck
CEO, The Residency
Employer
Collaborative and Manageable.
Their personalized approach made a complex, high-stakes process feel collaborative and manageable.
Gabriela Zavala Wong
UC Health
EB-1A
Insanely Committed.
From day one, I felt how committed the entire team was to making my visa application successful.
Maria Basso
Case Manager, GC
J-1
Another Level of Dedication.
I never felt like another file on someone's desk. The level of support I received through every step was unmatched.
Ayush Agrawal
Founding Engineer
O-1A
Smooth, From Start to Finish.
They made the O-1A process easy to understand and streamlined the requirements by automating evidence collection.
Charles Brecque
CEO, Textmine
O-1A
Exceptional Responsiveness.
Every email was answered quickly with clear, thoughtful guidance at each step. They made the process remarkably smooth and straightforward.
Daniyal Bilal
CEO, Infinite Pulse Media
ESTA → B-1/B-2
Meticulously Detailed.
The team meticulously reviewed my background and uncovered multiple strong pieces of evidence that other firms had overlooked.
Aniket Das
CEO, Starch
O-1
Well Exceeded My Expectations.
Thanks to Global Citizens, we’re able to retain our top engineer and keep our product roadmap on time.
Mohammad Nafisi
CEO, Cavalla, Inc.
Employer
A Long-Term Plan, With My Future In Mind.
Their advice on the O-1A setup was excellent. They thought about the long-term plan rather than chasing short-term wins.
Guillaume Deshayes
CEO, Stealth startup
O-1A Agent
Lifesavers.
The Global Citizens team were lifesavers. They took over an RFE we received from another firm and got it approved in a week.
Aidan Guo
CEO, Attention Engineering
Employer
Genuinely Attorney-Led.
Our process included meaningful 1:1 conversations, and my attorney stayed directly involved at every step rather than delegating the core strategy.
Pietro Schito
Founder, Write for Animation
O-1B / EB-1A
A Delight to Work With.
The Residency employees and founders rely on Global Citizens for a plethora of visas.
Nick Linck
CEO, The Residency
Employer
Collaborative and Manageable.
Their personalized approach made a complex, high-stakes process feel collaborative and manageable.
Gabriela Zavala Wong
UC Health
EB-1A
Insanely Committed.
From day one, I felt how committed the entire team was to making my visa application successful.
Maria Basso
Case Manager, GC
J-1
Another Level of Dedication.
I never felt like another file on someone's desk. The level of support I received through every step was unmatched.
Ayush Agrawal
Founding Engineer
O-1A
Smooth, From Start to Finish.
They made the O-1A process easy to understand and streamlined the requirements by automating evidence collection.
Charles Brecque
CEO, Textmine
O-1A
Exceptional Responsiveness.
Every email was answered quickly with clear, thoughtful guidance at each step. They made the process remarkably smooth and straightforward.
Daniyal Bilal
CEO, Infinite Pulse Media
ESTA → B-1/B-2
Meticulously Detailed.
The team meticulously reviewed my background and uncovered multiple strong pieces of evidence that other firms had overlooked.
Aniket Das
CEO, Starch
O-1
A clear process with personal guidance at every step.
Let’s start with you.
Tell us about your professional background and long-term goals.
We’ll craft a bespoke immigration pathway that aligns with your future.
“Behind every immigration case is someone’s future. We never lose sight of that.”
MEMBER OF STAFF
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Legal judgment cannot be automated.
Lawyers and clients deserve a closer, more human relationship.
Immigration access should not depend on wealth or geography.
OF COUNSEL
Judge Chamberlin
Of Counsel | San Francisco
Former 
U.S. Immigration Judge with 25+ years of immigration law experience, including business and family immigration, removal defense, and complex consular cases.
Rob Chesnut
Of Counsel | San Francisco
Former General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer at 
Airbnb, with previous experience at 
eBay and the U.S. Department of Justice. His background spans corporate law, ethics, and trust and safety.
Software that works for you.
1 / 6Your future workforce. In their own words.
Gigi Brett
Chief Investment Officer
What Modern Immigration Feels Like.
O-1A (Agent)
“They thought about the long-term plan.”
Guillaume Deshayes
CEO, Stealth Startup
O-1A
“Smooth and efficient from start to finish.”
Charles Brecque
CEO, Textmine
EB-1A
“The strongest possible case for approval.”
S. Muthukumar
Director, Tesla
O-1B / EB-1A
“Her approach is genuinely attorney-led.”
Pietro Schito
Founder, Write for Animation
Employer
“Such a delight to work with.”
Nick Linck
CEO, The Residency
B-1/B-2
“Their responsiveness has been exceptional.”
Daniyal Bilal
CEO, Infinite Pulse Media
Employer
“Jo and her team are wonderful to work with.”
Haz Hubble
CEO, Pally
O-1A
“Jo and her team are lifesavers.”
Aidan Guo
CEO, Attention Engineering
EB-1A
“Exceptionally smooth.”
Flor Ronsmans De Vry
Engineering, Alchemy
O-1A
“A clear roadmap toward approval.”
Aniket Das
CEO, Starch
H-1B
“Care and attention to detail.”
Osama Alkhodairy
Founding Software Engineer
O-1A
“Repeat customer again and again.”
Ethan Glenny
Chief of Staff, Alaris Security
O-1A (Agent)
“They thought about the long-term plan.”
Guillaume Deshayes
CEO, Stealth Startup
O-1A
“Smooth and efficient from start to finish.”
Charles Brecque
CEO, Textmine
EB-1A
“The strongest possible case for approval.”
S. Muthukumar
Director, Tesla
O-1B / EB-1A
“Her approach is genuinely attorney-led.”
Pietro Schito
Founder, Write for Animation
Employer
“Such a delight to work with.”
Nick Linck
CEO, The Residency
B-1/B-2
“Their responsiveness has been exceptional.”
Daniyal Bilal
CEO, Infinite Pulse Media
Employer
“Jo and her team are wonderful to work with.”
Haz Hubble
CEO, Pally
O-1A
“Jo and her team are lifesavers.”
Aidan Guo
CEO, Attention Engineering
EB-1A
“Exceptionally smooth.”
Flor Ronsmans De Vry
Engineering, Alchemy
O-1A
“A clear roadmap toward approval.”
Aniket Das
CEO, Starch
H-1B
“Care and attention to detail.”
Osama Alkhodairy
Founding Software Engineer
O-1A
“Repeat customer again and again.”
Ethan Glenny
Chief of Staff, Alaris Security
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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