Lighthousehq

Founded by Minn Kim in 2024

A technology-driven immigration platform streamlining and accelerating U.S. visa applications for tech founders, researchers, and global talent.

Cost

Paid

Rating

★ Extremely Positive / Cult-Following in Silicon Valley

Time to value

Very Low to Medium (Days to Weeks)

Lighthouse is a specialized immigration platform designed to bring modern software efficiencies to the notoriously slow and complex U.S. immigration system. Catering primarily to Silicon Valley startups, technical talent, and enterprise tech companies, Lighthouse automates document ingestion, workflow routing, and case preparation. By combining its proprietary digital platform with an elite team of legal experts and independent attorneys, Lighthouse drastically cuts down visa processing times (often preparing cases in under three weeks). It specializes in handling high-skilled pathways—such as the O-1A "extraordinary alien" visa, H-1B, TN, and permanent residency (EB-1A/EB-2 NIW)—giving global builders a fast and transparent avenue to live and work in the United States.

What Lighthousehq does

Automating the collection and sorting of complex immigration evidence (e.g., press clippings, research publications, venture funding proofs).Providing real-time tracking and transparency of visa case progression for both employers and candidates.Preparing comprehensive, audit-proof USCIS-ready petition packets in weeks instead of months.Streamlining corporate compliance documentation and LCA (Labor Condition Application) workflows.Expedited Case GenerationFounder-to-Founder SupportConsolidated Admin DashboardUSCIS Compliance Mapping