Ellis Unveils the First AI-Powered Platform for Work Visas

Ellis, an AI-powered immigration law firm built for high-growth companies, today unveiled the Ellis Platform, the first AI-powered platform that automates and streamlines U.S. visa applications. Starting at $2,000/month, companies can file unlimited visas across the most common tech worker categories, including H-1B, TN (Canada/Mexico), H-1B1, E-3, and J-1, with attorney oversight and a human in the loop.

Startups Problem: Immigration System Built in the 1950s

Immigration remains one of the biggest bottlenecks for fast-moving teams. Much of the U.S. immigration system still relies on offline and paper-based processes implemented decades ago. Traditional immigration firms charge high, one-off fees, then manage cases in a black box, updates are sporadic, timelines are unclear, and progress depends on endless back-and-forth. The result is a process that’s unnecessarily expensive and stressful, where hiring plans slip, founders lose time, and teams lose out on global talent.

“Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I’ve experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies,” said Sean McDermot, Chief People Officer at Adaptive Security.

Ellis’ Solution: Law Firm Results at the Cost and Speed of AI

Ellis fixes this by turning immigration into an AI-driven workflow, while keeping human attorneys in the loop. Ellis guides companies and candidates through each visa type, collecting the right information, routing forms automatically, and flagging issues early before they become delays. From there, Ellis assembles the full filing package as fast as 48 hours, coordinates document handling and shipment, and gives teams a clear, trackable view of every case. With a flat subscription that covers filings across the most common work visas, Ellis allows high-growth teams to affordably hire global talent.

“Immigration is an information coordination problem. Applications require information from various stakeholders, a plethora of sensitive documents, and manually signed wet signatures which culminate in a 200+ page application that has to be assembled by hand and mailed out,” explained Sampei Omichi, Founder and CEO of Ellis. “Teams lose weeks chasing documents, clarifying edge cases, and waiting for updates. We built our platform to feel more like TurboTax, guided, fast, and clear.”

Key features include:

• Guided intake with smart prompts and role-based questionnaires
• Automated routing so the right forms go to the right person at the right time
• Built-in handling of common edge cases
• Direct API access to USCIS
• Real-time case tracking from internal review through post-filing updates
• Document vault + deadline tracking for renewals, expirations, and compliance
• Shipping + delivery coordination including filing packet logistics and real-time tracking updates
• Ongoing access to licensed immigration attorneys

Ellis also invests in education and transparency, from simplifying workflows inside the platform to building free and public tools like an H-1B lottery odds calculator that helps candidates and employers plan ahead amid increasingly volatile immigration conditions. These tools were developed in direct response to the sporadic H-1B policy changes introduced by the Trump administration late last year, which increased uncertainty for employers and foreign talent navigating an already complex system.

Over the past year, Ellis has filed 400+ cases for top founders and their employees including those at micro1, Wordware, and Adaptive. The company has a 99.4% approval rate, and offers a money-back guarantee if a petition is denied, subject to eligibility requirements.

Ellis is available now at: https://www.ellis.com/

About Ellis

Ellis is the first AI immigration law firm that combines legal expertise with software to deliver a faster, simpler immigration experience for employers and international talent. Ellis provides an all-in-one platform bringing together case status tracking, visa deadlines, and critical documents in one place. The company’s technology is designed to reduce delays and uncertainty with real-time visibility from internal review through post-filing updates, supported by direct USCIS integration, automated renewal and deadline alerts, and a secure document vault. Ellis is based in New York City and backed by Kindred Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, 20VC, Dreamers VC and V1.VC. Learn more at https://www.ellis.com/.

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