Casseus Law - Cambridge, MA
Casseus Law is a premier Cambridge, Massachusetts immigration boutique led by attorney Rachel Casseus, specializing in self-sponsored EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 National Interest Waiver green cards for scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
Specialized STEM and Business Immigration Counsel in Cambridge
Securing permanent legal status in the United States is a vital step for international researchers and technical innovators advancing groundbreaking work. Casseus Law, located at 1 Broadway, 14th Floor in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sits in Kendall Square, a global center for biotechnology and innovation. Founded in 2011 by attorney Rachel Casseus, a graduate of Suffolk University Law School, the firm is dedicated to empowering foreign professionals across Greater Boston and worldwide. When international scholars and tech founders need to hire an immigration attorney or find a business visa lawyer who understands scientific achievements, Casseus Law delivers precision advocacy.
Self-Sponsored Green Cards Through NIW and EB-1 Petitions
Navigating employment-based permanent residence can be challenging when researchers hold temporary academic appointments. As dedicated business and work visa lawyers, Casseus Law specializes in self-petitioned pathways that bypass employer sponsorship. The firm has earned a stellar reputation for preparing robust National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW) petitions under the Matter of Dhanasar standard, as well as Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) and Outstanding Researcher (EB-1B) filings. Attorney Rachel Casseus works closely with clients from institutions like Harvard, MIT, Dana-Farber, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, translating scientific research and citation records into compelling petitions.
Comprehensive Temporary Work Visas and J-1 Waivers
Beyond permanent green cards, Casseus Law provides comprehensive visa strategy for foreign academics, engineers, and biotech entrepreneurs. The firm frequently assists international researchers with complex J-1 visa waivers, overcoming the two-year home country physical presence requirement through advisory opinions or no-objection statements. Furthermore, the practice advises clients on O-1 extraordinary ability visas, H-1B specialty occupation filings, and F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) strategies, ensuring seamless transitions from academic training to independent professional employment in the United States.
Family Immigration and Naturalization Services
While celebrated for STEM immigration, the practice also assists families and individuals with comprehensive immigration services. As experienced family immigration lawyers, Casseus Law manages marriage-based adjustment of status applications, immediate relative petitions, and consular processing. The firm also serves as trusted citizenship lawyers, guiding lawful permanent residents through the naturalization process, reviewing travel histories, and preparing applicants for successful citizenship interviews.
Core Immigration Practice Areas
- National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW): Crafting self-sponsored green card petitions for scientific researchers and innovators.
- Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A and EB-1B): Preparing petitions for scholars with international acclaim and peer-reviewed citations.
- J-1 Visa Waivers: Resolving two-year foreign residence requirements for international scholars and medical trainees.
- Temporary Work Visas: Structuring O-1, H-1B, and TN nonimmigrant visas for researchers and tech professionals.
- Family Immigration and Citizenship: Assisting clients with adjustment of status, marriage green cards, and naturalization.
The Casseus Law Client Commitment
What distinguishes Casseus Law is attorney Rachel Casseus's hands-on approach and deep commitment to client success. Rather than delegating complex work to paralegals, attorney Casseus personally evaluates each client's credentials, publications, and citations. The firm offers free credential evaluations for prospective green card applicants and provides transparent flat fee pricing with flexible payment plans. With multilingual capabilities in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, Casseus Law provides accessible, premier immigration representation to international innovators throughout Cambridge and worldwide.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Kendall Square neighborhood of Cambridge, a world-famous center of innovation and home to prestigious technology and research institutions.
Building Location
This is a premium 16-story Class A commercial office skyscraper known as One Broadway (housing the Cambridge Innovation Center). It is situated directly in the square near Cafe Luna and the MIT Museum.
Parking Details
On-site underground parking is available for visitors within the One Broadway Garage accessed via Third Street (hourly and daily rates apply).
Public Transit
Served by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line (Alewife / Braintree); nearest stop is at Kendall/MIT.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the newly renovated main lobby. Present a valid government ID to the concierge desk on the left, then take the elevator up to the 14th Floor.