WayLit vs Alma

Alma alternative for HR and mobility teams

WayLit combines a technology platform, experienced partner attorneys, case managers, and global support for your HR or mobility team.

We handle the daily immigration work, while you stay in control of the program.

WayLit dashboard showing upcoming milestones, case tasks, and employee records

See current cases, upcoming milestones, and the actions that need attention.

Considering an Alma alternative

How WayLit would run your immigration program.

Alma combines immigration software with attorney-led U.S. immigration services for employers.

WayLit brings its technology platform, partner attorneys, case managers, and direct employee support into one managed service. We run day-to-day immigration operations for your HR or mobility team, with a shared view of cases, deadlines, costs, and decisions.

Your team can oversee the workforce’s immigration needs while WayLit handles document collection, employee questions, renewal coordination, and compliance follow-ups.

Provider evaluation guide

A view across your workforce

See every case, upcoming renewal, and employer action.

WayLit’s platform gives you a view of immigration across your workforce. See how cases are progressing, which deadlines are approaching, and where your input is needed. Our team keeps the work moving and the information current.

Case progress

See the status of each case and the documents still needed. WayLit’s case managers collect the information, follow up with employees, and bring approvals to your team.

Renewals and planned moves

See upcoming renewals alongside new hires and employee moves. WayLit’s team coordinates preparation with partner attorneys and flags the timing and decisions that affect your plans.

Program reporting

Use current case, deadline, and task information to brief leadership, plan immigration work, and coordinate with recruiting and hiring managers.

Day-to-day immigration operations

A dedicated team, working as your extension.

WayLit acts as an extension of your HR or mobility team, running day-to-day immigration operations across the program. Our team manages case work, document collection, employee questions, and follow-ups. You stay informed and make the employer decisions and approvals.

WayLit’s partner attorneys

Advise on immigration options and case strategy, oversee legal work, and answer questions affecting employees’ status, travel, moves, and renewals.

Dedicated case managers

Manage document collection, case tasks, and follow-ups across the program. They keep employees informed and flag the decisions or approvals that need your input.

High-touch employee support

Employees speak directly with WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team about their cases and plans. Your HR or mobility team stays informed without relaying every question.

Automated compliance

Year-round immigration compliance, managed for you.

WayLit automatically tracks expiration dates, immigration statuses, and changes that could affect an employee’s status against regulatory requirements. Our team and partner attorneys assess what those changes mean and coordinate the work needed to maintain compliance throughout the year.

  • Automatic status and expiration trackingThe platform tracks immigration statuses and expiration dates across your workforce, keeping upcoming renewals and required actions visible.
  • Changes assessed by our teamWayLit’s team and partner attorneys evaluate changes that could affect status and explain the actions required.
  • Compliance work handled through completionCase managers collect documents and follow up on the required tasks. Your HR or mobility team sees progress and provides employer information and approvals.
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WayLit compliance checklist showing completed work and upcoming responsibilities

Year-round employee support

Employees can come directly to us for help.

WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team answer employee questions about their cases, travel, moves, documents, and renewals throughout the year. Case managers coordinate the work that follows.

  • Help with moves and renewalsEmployees get guidance on proposed moves and upcoming renewals from the team supporting your program.
  • Direct employee contactYour HR or mobility team receives the decisions and approvals that need employer input, while employees get answers directly from WayLit.
  • Employee guidance includedCase-related questions and travel guidance are included in the case fee within the agreed scope.
WayLit employee view showing case progress and tasks needing attention

Global immigration support

Global immigration, managed through one team.

WayLit coordinates country-specific legal work with partner attorneys and local practitioners. Your case managers handle documents, deadlines, employee communication, and follow-ups across supported destinations, with case information in one platform.

We confirm the countries and services your workforce needs at the start, including planned hires, employee moves, and expansion into new locations.

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Global

Local expertise, one program.

Country-specific legal guidance and a shared view of the work.

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Singapore

Examples of supported destinations. Confirm your program’s countries and matters with our team.

Transparent case pricing

Flat case fees. Platform and support included.

WayLit agrees the case fee and scope before work begins. Your written quote sets out the work covered and how government filing fees and third-party expenses are charged.

Know the case fee upfront

A flat fee covers the agreed case work, including responses to requests for additional information from immigration authorities. You know the scope and price before the case starts.

No platform fees

Case visibility, documents, tasks, and reporting are included. Employees can access the platform at no extra cost, regardless of immigration status.

Employee support included in the case fee

Employees can ask case-related questions and get guidance on travel, moves, and renewals within the agreed scope, without an additional support charge.

From a WayLit customer

Employees know what’s happening with their cases.

“Employees used to feel like they were in the dark. Now they get proactive updates and real answers.”
Natalie Wicke
Natalie WickeHR Compliance Manager · TechServ
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Moving from Alma to WayLit

Keep pending cases moving during the handover.

Some pending cases may be better completed by current counsel. WayLit’s transition team plans the handover around deadlines and each case’s stage, agreeing which matters transfer, which remain, and who handles employee communication.

  1. 01

    Decide what moves and when

    Our transition team works with your company and current provider to agree which matters transfer and which stay with current counsel through the next milestone.

  2. 02

    Transfer records with the work

    Coordinate the transfer of case history, filed documents, deadlines, and outstanding tasks so the incoming team has the information needed to continue.

  3. 03

    Give employees clear contacts

    Employees hear who is handling their case, when their contact changes, and whether they need to provide anything for the handover.

Evaluating an Alma alternative

What to know about WayLit.

Is WayLit an alternative to Alma for employers?

Yes. WayLit combines its technology platform with partner attorneys, case managers, and direct employee support. Our team runs day-to-day immigration operations, including case coordination, renewal tracking, employee questions, and compliance follow-ups. Your HR or mobility team can oversee progress, make employer decisions, and plan upcoming work.

How does WayLit support employees and program managers?

Employees contact WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team directly about their cases, travel, moves, and renewals. Your HR or mobility team sees case progress, deadlines, costs, and outstanding actions in the platform. WayLit coordinates the work and flags decisions and approvals that need your input.

What would our HR or mobility team still handle?

Your team sets program priorities, supplies employer information, and makes decisions and approvals for the company. WayLit manages document collection, case tasks, employee questions, renewal coordination, and compliance follow-ups. Partner attorneys guide immigration strategy and oversee legal work. You can track progress and upcoming actions in the platform.

How does WayLit automate immigration compliance?

WayLit automatically tracks expiration dates, immigration statuses, and changes that could affect status against regulatory requirements. Our team and partner attorneys assess the implications and the steps needed to maintain compliance. Case managers coordinate documents and required tasks through completion, keeping your HR or mobility team informed of progress and employer actions.

Which countries does WayLit support?

WayLit coordinates corporate immigration in supported destinations, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and Singapore. Partner attorneys and local practitioners handle country-specific legal requirements. We confirm coverage for the countries and case types your workforce needs before work begins.

Is employee guidance included in the case fee?

Yes. Case-related employee questions and travel guidance are included in the case fee within the agreed scope, without an additional support charge. Guidance on moves and renewals is included within that scope; a new filing is quoted as a case.

Does WayLit charge separately for the platform or employee support?

No. WayLit’s platform and case-related employee support are included in the case fee. There is no employee platform fee, regardless of immigration status. We agree the case fee and scope upfront, including responses to requests for additional information from immigration authorities. Your written quote explains how government filing fees and third-party expenses are charged.

Can we retain existing immigration counsel?

WayLit can work alongside existing counsel for case visibility, compliance, and employee communication. Agree which legal relationships to retain, who advises on each matter, who coordinates the work, and how information will be shared before the engagement begins.

How does WayLit plan a transition from Alma?

WayLit’s transition team works with your company and current provider to plan around active matters and upcoming deadlines. Agree which cases transfer, which remain with current counsel, the records needed, and how employees will be told about their contacts. Confirm any transition charges before the handover begins.

Provider information: Alma’s current employer offering is described on its website.

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Talk through your program with WayLit.

Bring your countries, workforce size, active cases, and upcoming hires or moves. We’ll walk through the work WayLit would manage, the decisions your team would retain, and the service scope and case fees for your program.