Our Immigration lawyers provide guidance and support to founders, entrepreneurs, and both established and emerging businesses as they navigate the complexities of immigration law in a globalized economy. 

Businesses depend on our Immigration practice to develop customized immigration strategies, programs, and processes that enable multinational companies to effectively manage their foreign national workforce and ensure their operations comply with immigration laws. Our lawyers are distinguished by their comprehensive approach, acting as advisors to companies in securing work authorizations for essential personnel including executives and high-level individuals, and defending against compliance and litigation challenges from U.S. regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

Our team’s services include the following: 

• Securing work authorizations, including H-1B, L, TN, E, O visas, and PERM labor certifications, for U.S. companies to employ foreign nationals as managers, professionals, and specialized employees. 
• Representing clients in employment-based immigrant petitions and applications for permanent residence, while facilitating temporary work authorizations and permanent residency for employees in the United States. 
• Assisting foreign companies with the strategic transfer of employees to the United States, ensuring a smooth transition and integration. 
• Providing authoritative counsel on compliance with regulations from USCIS, ICE, CBP, DOS, and DOL, including advice on Form I-9 employment verification rules. 
• Conducting comprehensive I-9 and other compliance audits, offering robust support during audits and investigations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the U.S. Department of Labor. 
• Leveraging in-depth knowledge to navigate the complex immigration processes of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of State, and U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. 
• Advising clients on a broad spectrum of immigration compliance issues to ensure readiness and compliance in the face of potential complaints or investigations. 
• Crafting precise immigration sponsorship policies tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. 

Our clients include companies from a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, biotechnology, outdoor retail, timber, and forestry, and food and beverage.