Jason Susser is an attorney at Siskind Susser PC, where his practice focuses exclusively on immigration and nationality law. Jason works extensively with entrepreneurs to find creative immigration solutions for startup companies in the US.
He often works with foreign founders to develop immigration strategies that balance the needs of an early stage business with the challenges of the immigration system. As many of these companies go through rounds of funding and begin to scale, he helps them develop immigration policies and assists in the immigration needs of their employees. He works with companies ranging from the solo entrepreneur to the Fortune 500. He also advises startup accelerators and universities working with entrepreneurial students. Jason also represents a number of US and foreign venture capital firms.
Jason co-authored the book, Immigration for Startups: A Guide for Founders, and is regularly invited to speak about startups and immigration.
Jason was listed as a top immigration lawyer helping startups by Business Insider, and a Thought Leader in corporate immigration by Who’s Who Legal.
Since its inception, Siskind Susser has been internationally recognized for its legal technology. Jason has continued that tradition of innovation as a Co-Founder of the firm’s spin off tech company, Visalaw.ai, which is developing expert systems and apps for clients, staff, and other attorneys that use AI-based software to approach immigration issues more efficiently.
Jason received his Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies with a major in Accounting and his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis.