Key Takeaways
- Former H-2B workers who became attorneys often serve immigrant communities as immigration, business, and family law attorneys
- Bankable funds law firms $25K–$5M based on client revenue — no green card required
- Working capital, technology, and practice acquisition all available
- SBA 2026 rule eliminated non-citizen law firm owners from all SBA programs
- 48-hour approvals for qualified legal businesses
From H-2B Worker to Immigration Attorney
The legal services businesses most commonly launched by former H-2B workers are immigration law firms — for obvious reasons. These attorneys understand the immigration process from the inside. They have lived the H-2B cycle, the search for other visa options, the path to permanent residency. This lived experience creates an authentic connection with clients that no law school curriculum can provide.
Immigration law firms serving former H-2B workers and their families have extraordinary demand. The community is large, the legal needs are complex and recurring, and the referral networks within these tightly-knit communities are powerful. Bankable funds these law firms on documented client revenue — no citizenship required.
Law Firm Capital Needs
- Client file and practice acquisition: Buying an existing law firm's client book or merging with a retiring attorney's practice accelerates growth significantly.
- Technology infrastructure: Legal practice management software, document management systems, e-filing systems, and case tracking platforms.
- Associate attorney recruitment: Adding associate attorneys to handle growing caseloads requires salary investment before those attorneys generate sufficient billable hours.
- Office expansion: Moving to a larger, more professional office space as the firm grows and needs to project credibility to larger corporate clients.
Working Capital Line
Cover associate salaries and operating costs between client fee collections. Up to $300K.
Apply →Revenue-Based Funding
Based on client retainer and fee revenue. Repay as a percentage of daily deposits.
Apply Now →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bankable funds law firms regardless of the owner's immigration status. Documented client revenue is the primary criterion.
We fund immigration law firms, business law practices, family law firms, personal injury practices, and general practice law firms with documented client revenue.
Funding depends on annual revenue. A law firm generating $500K–$1.5M annually might qualify for $100K–$500K.
The 2026 SBA rule requires 100% citizenship, eliminating non-citizen law firm owners. Bankable is private capital with no citizenship requirement.
Yes. Working capital lines cover payroll and operating costs for law firms with variable collection cycles.
Yes. Practice acquisition funding is available. We evaluate it based on the target practice's historical revenue and client retention.
Six months of business bank statements, your EIN, bar admission certificate, and personal identification. No green card required.
Most applications receive a decision within 48 hours. Funds are typically deposited within 3–5 business days.