Insider has created a list of top immigration lawyers who work with venture-backed startups.We are looking for lawyers who have assisted founders, executives, or employees in obtaining legal status.You can submit your nominations via this form or below by Friday, July 9.Subscribe to the 10 Things In Tech newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest tech trends and developments. Loading something is currently loading. Click Sign up to receive marketing emails and other offers from Insider.Many of America's startups are driven by immigrants entrepreneurs. It can be difficult for immigrants to reach the United States and to find the right resources.There are many visa types in the US immigration system. Many entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a business come to the United States as international students with F-1 visas. They may be hired by a tech company and extended their stay with OPT. If they are lucky, they might win an H-1B visa lottery. Individuals with "exceptional capabilities" may be eligible to apply for an O visa. Investors with deep pockets can apply for an E Visa.Insider is compiling a list containing the top lawyers who work with startups, venture capital firms and individual founders. Insider will compile the list based on the names we receive and our reporting. We will consider the achievements, clients, and reputation of a lawyer in the startup community.Potential nominees may have obtained a rare legal status for their client like "parole", under the newly reinstated International Entrepreneur Rule. The lawyer might have a high success rate in bringing in highly-skilled foreign workers to a company that is hyper-growth.We would love to hear from your ideas. We want to hear from you about the best immigration lawyers and practices that have helped startups find and retain the best talent.Please complete this form or below to submit your nominations by Friday, July 9, 2009.
