Our immigration team advises employers and individuals across the U.S. and globally as it relates to U.S. immigration requirements. Whether working with large corporations or small businesses, we develop uniquely tailored immigration strategies to meet client needs.
We work closely with HR personnel, managers, and executives, providing all types of business immigration services to employers across many industries, including working closely with employers who have no prior experience in sponsoring foreign national employees. Our attorneys are focused on providing excellent service, ensuring clients secure the necessary authorizations for the smooth transition of international personnel coming to the U.S. We also guide foreign workers and their families through the process, making their move to the U.S. as seamless as possible.
With extensive experience in immigration law, we navigate the complexities of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of State (DOS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to stay ahead of changes. We also counsel corporate clients involved in mergers and acquisitions to ensure that foreign employees involved in a corporate reorganization maintain their immigration status.
Our team regularly secures temporary and permanent visas for professionals across various industries, from executives and engineers to health care workers and students. We manage the entire range of filings, from initial visa applications to extensions and green card planning to ensure maintenance of proper U.S. immigration status and attendant work and travel authorization.
We work with businesses large and small, domestic and multinational, across the U.S., providing consistent and reliable advice on immigration strategy, ICE compliance, and enforcement issues.
Our focus is on client service. We understand the need to promptly obtain necessary authorizations for a smooth transition and to facilitate international travel.
Employers can count on our immigration law training programs to help them stay up to date in an ever-changing landscape
Working with government agencies including USCIS, DOS, DOL, and CBP helps us give our clients a necessary edge in meeting their objectives.
visas and work authorizations
We help employers and their foreign employees secure visas including:
Non-Immigrant (Temporary) Visas
- B: Business visitors
- E: Treaty traders/investors (E-1/E-2) and Australian professionals (E-3)
- F: Academic students
- H: Specialty workers (H-1B)
- J: Exchange visitors
- L: Intra-company transferees (including blanket approvals)
- O: Extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, business, or athletics
- P: Athletes and entertainers
- R: Religious workers
- TN: Professionals under NAFTA (now USMCA)
Immigrant (Permanent) Visas
- EB-1: Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational executives/managers
- EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
- EB-3: Other professionals and skilled workers
I-9 compliance and hiring practices
Employers are increasingly tasked with verifying the identity and work authorization of every new hire. Our attorneys help businesses implement effective hiring practices, manage I-9 forms and recordkeeping, and enroll in systems such as E-Verify to ensure compliance.
Our I-9 compliance review includes conducting internal audits, reviewing documentation, and training staff on proper procedures. In the event of an ICE Notice of Inspection (NOI), we provide immediate counsel to manage the process and respond effectively.
worksite investigations rapid response
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) initiates an investigation or audit, companies and their employees face complex challenges. We assist businesses in understanding their rights, managing interactions with federal agents, and responding to enforcement actions, including in the following areas:
- Worksite Enforcement: We prepare businesses for potential worksite enforcement actions by developing comprehensive response plans. If ICE agents arrive at a worksite, we advise on proper protocols, including verifying warrants, protecting private areas, and documenting the interaction. We also guide employers on their rights and responsibilities during agent questioning.
- Federal Defense: For businesses facing potential criminal charges related to immigration violations, we provide a strong defense. In conjunction with our White Collar Defense & Investigations group, our Immigration team works to mitigate risk and address allegations of financial crimes, customs fraud, and identity fraud. Our team includes former government prosecutors with deep knowledge of federal immigration and criminal law.
- Post-Raid Actions: After an investigation, we help review seized items, assess ongoing risks, and conduct internal I-9 audits to correct deficiencies. We also advise employers on their responsibilities regarding employees affected by a raid.
immigration training
We offer comprehensive training on immigration law and compliance, including I-9 requirements, E-Verify regulations, and temporary/permanent sponsorship of foreign workers.
