Legalpad was founded in 2018 and raised $10 million in January 2020, positioning itself as a work visa management solution for startups and tech companies hiring international talent. The company was acquired by Deel, the global payroll and HR platform, and now operates as Deel Immigration, extending visa sponsorship capabilities to Deel's employer-of-record network across 25+ countries.
The platform handles U.S. work visa sponsorship end-to-end, combining an immigration software layer with a team of immigration experts who manage form completion, evidence compilation, and government submission. Legalpad reported making the U.S. work visa process 66% faster for employers, covering common visa categories used by technology employers including H-1B, O-1, and TN visas.
As part of Deel, Legalpad integrates with global payroll, contractor management, and employer-of-record workflows, enabling companies to manage visa sponsorship alongside international hiring and compensation in a single platform. This integration is particularly relevant for distributed companies that need coordinated immigration and employment compliance.
Legalpad's primary distinction from other immigration platforms is its integration into a global HR and payroll ecosystem. Where standalone immigration software requires separate coordination with HR systems, Legalpad as a Deel product connects immigration workflows directly to employment contracts, payroll, and entity management.
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