✦ Sophie Team · Immigration Practice
Sophie Team at
Reid & Wise
We represent founders, investors, researchers, and families building new lives in the United States. Every story is unique. Our care is constant.
Evaluation: free written assessment within two business days. Consultation: a paid 30–60 minute call to plan strategy.
Since 2009 · New York · Shanghai · Counsel admitted in NY, NJ, and China
A dedicated immigration practice, since 2009.
Practice Areas
Specialized representation across investor, employment, extraordinary-ability, and family-based matters.
Investment
Capital-driven pathways to U.S. permanent residency.
Employment
Employer-sponsored and self-driven employment categories.
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
Self-petition green card for work that benefits the United States.
Learn more →H-1B
H-1B Specialty Occupation
Employer-sponsored work visa for specialty roles.
Learn more →L-1
L-1 Intracompany Transfer
For executives, managers, and specialized employees relocating to the U.S.
Learn more →EB-1C
EB-1C Multinational Manager
Permanent residency for executives and managers of multinational employers.
Learn more →Extraordinary Ability
For those at the top of their field: research, business, the arts.
O-1A
O-1A Extraordinary Ability
For founders, scientists, and business leaders at the top of their field.
Learn more →O-1B
O-1B Arts & Entertainment
For artists, performers, and creators with extraordinary achievement.
Learn more →EB-1A
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
Permanent residency for those at the very top of their field.
Learn more →Family
For families joining loved ones in the United States.
Recent Stories
A small selection of matters we have represented. All names and identifying details have been changed.
AI/ML engineer with master's degree and three papers — NIW approved with no RFE
Mr. G., AI/ML Research Engineer
Approved with no RFE
Two pre-RIA I-829s approved in ~4 months — against an industry average of 41+ months
Two Pre-RIA EB-5 Investors
Both I-829s approved in ~4 months, no RFE
Enterprise software architect — EB-1A approved in 12 business days, no RFE
Mr. W., Enterprise Software Leader
Approved in 12 business days, no RFE (premium processing)