Global Visa Counsel: A Human Anchor in an Uncertain Immigration Era
Ganesh Kalyanaraman, Attorney at Law
This environment calls for a strategist, not a visa processor.
Attorney Ganesh Kalyanaraman brings that perspective through Global Visa Counsel (GVC).
His approach centers on clarity, foresight and a deep understanding of how each decision affects a business and an individual. He refuses to push clients toward default visa categories. Instead, he reaches into his ‘toolbox of visa options’ and aligns them with what the company needs now and what the individual hopes to achieve next. After reviewing the business need, timeline and long-range goals, he identifies the route that offers the strongest foothold, whether it’s H-1B, L classification, an employer-sponsored green card or a self-sponsored path.
Across employment-based immigration, investor categories and global mobility planning, Kalyanaraman’s practice is grounded in a human lens.
Every filing represents a career transition, a corporate move or the next step for an entrepreneur. That awareness shapes how the firm evaluates timing, risk and long-term position.
"We try to act as a coach for CEOs and HR leaders, helping them make decisions that support the business while recognizing the humanity of foreign talent," says Kalyanaraman.
Results in Action
His method has reshaped outcomes for clients across industries. One multinational organization assumed its candidate fit only the L-1B specialized-knowledge category. After reassessing the employee’s responsibilities, GVC reframed the role as a functional manager and pursued L-1A classification. The shift offered a more novel and faster path based on the same facts previously used in the L-1B filing.
For companies with a global footprint and program history, GVC also accelerates talent movement through blanket L programs. These allow eligible employees to proceed directly to the consulate, avoiding the USCIS stage and reducing cost and deployment time.
"We try to act as a coach for CEOs and HR leaders, helping them make decisions that support the business while recognizing the humanity of foreign talent," says Kalyanaraman.
Results in Action
His method has reshaped outcomes for clients across industries. One multinational organization assumed its candidate fit only the L-1B specialized-knowledge category. After reassessing the employee’s responsibilities, GVC reframed the role as a functional manager and pursued L-1A classification. The shift offered a more novel and faster path based on the same facts previously used in the L-1B filing.
For companies with a global footprint and program history, GVC also accelerates talent movement through blanket L programs. These allow eligible employees to proceed directly to the consulate, avoiding the USCIS stage and reducing cost and deployment time.
Kalyanaraman has built this framework over more than a decade of handling high-volume corporate immigration and complex individual cases.We try to act as a coach for CEOs and HR leaders, helping them make decisions that support the business while recognizing the humanity of foreign talent.
This expertise has also made him a sought-after contributor in forums that shape HR and legal decision-making, including the California Lawyers Conference and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He supports employment attorneys, in-house counsel and business leaders who need clarity when policies shift without warning.
A System That Keeps Clients Ahead
GVC’s role often begins long before the formal filing stage. Immigration policies can shift within hours, and even the most up-to-date guidance can expire in a day or two. Kalyanaraman tracks these developments and immediately communicates the practical impact to clients, helping them make learned decisions instead of reacting to rumors or outdated interpretations.
The same steady, informed approach shapes GVC’s client engagement process. When an inquiry comes in, the firm assesses the information provided. If the details are complete, Kalyanaraman moves directly to the onboarding questionnaire. If more context is needed, he schedules a brief consultation to understand the goals and constraints.
Communication then follows the client’s preference, whether phone, Zoom, email or through a designated internal point of contact. Some employers want all communication routed through them, while others prefer GVC to work directly with the foreign professional. The firm adapts to each model.
Technology strengthens execution. GVC integrates AI in controlled ways for research and workflow support, while legal judgment directs every recommendation.
At Global Visa Counsel, immigration never feels like a maze. That is the mark of Kalyanaraman’s work and the reason clients trust the direction he sets.
A System That Keeps Clients Ahead
GVC’s role often begins long before the formal filing stage. Immigration policies can shift within hours, and even the most up-to-date guidance can expire in a day or two. Kalyanaraman tracks these developments and immediately communicates the practical impact to clients, helping them make learned decisions instead of reacting to rumors or outdated interpretations.
The same steady, informed approach shapes GVC’s client engagement process. When an inquiry comes in, the firm assesses the information provided. If the details are complete, Kalyanaraman moves directly to the onboarding questionnaire. If more context is needed, he schedules a brief consultation to understand the goals and constraints.
Communication then follows the client’s preference, whether phone, Zoom, email or through a designated internal point of contact. Some employers want all communication routed through them, while others prefer GVC to work directly with the foreign professional. The firm adapts to each model.
Technology strengthens execution. GVC integrates AI in controlled ways for research and workflow support, while legal judgment directs every recommendation.
At Global Visa Counsel, immigration never feels like a maze. That is the mark of Kalyanaraman’s work and the reason clients trust the direction he sets.
