Immigration

Overview

Strategic Immigration Planning and Compliance

Successful immigration outcomes depend on proactive planning. Our attorneys advise clients on the long-term implications of immigration decisions, helping employers anticipate challenges related to sponsorship, compliance and employee mobility before they arise.

We develop tailored strategies that support prompt authorization and approval while minimizing disruption to business operations. At the same time, we guide foreign nationals through the immigration process with clear, practical counsel to support a smooth transition to life and work in the United States.

Comprehensive Employment-Based Immigration Services

We assist multi-national corporations seeking to employ or transfer international personnel to the U.S., help local and international organizations obtain the necessary visas for foreign professionals and specialty workers, and advise on recordkeeping and termination issues relating to foreign nationals. Our work spans the full lifecycle of employment-based immigration, from recruitment planning through termination considerations.

Government Agency Representation and Enforcement Defense

We represent employers and individuals in high-stakes immigration matters, including appearances before U.S. Immigration Courts and defense against worksite enforcement actions. Our team regularly defends employers in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) site raids and Form I-9 audits, and also advises employees facing removal proceedings.

We understand the urgency and business impact of government investigations and respond swiftly to protect our clients’ interests.

Full-Scope Immigration Services

Inbound and outbound immigration matters handled by our attorneys on a predominately fixed-fee basis include:

• Conducting ICE raid response training and both remote and on-site real time raid response assistance.
• Providing guidance and alternative options to employees denied entry at U.S. borders.
• Preparing National Interest Waivers for medical and non-medical professionals.
• Conducting I-9 compliance and immigration compliance audits.
• Training employers on best practices regarding I-9 compliance and E-Verify employment verification requirements.
• Assessing and mitigating potential liability and due diligence matters.
• Representing companies against charges of employing undocumented workers or failing to comply with I-9 requirements.
• Advising employers on responses to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Notice of Inspection.
• Facilitating employment of foreign nationals through the appropriate work visa, including preparing applications for professionals, religious workers, investors, skilled and unskilled laborers, intercompany transfers, and outstanding and extraordinary credentialed individuals.
• Preparation of immigrant visa petitions, applications for adjustment of status and derivative applications.
• Preparing applications for naturalization.
• Consulting on and assisting with consular processing.
• Planning and directing recruitment to satisfy the requirements for labor certifications processed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Refugee and Asylum assistance.
• Handling immigration related appeals before the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Handling all aspects of employment of foreign medical graduates and nurses, including having secured approval of health professional shortage areas (HPSA).
• Preparing waivers for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, including hardship, no objection, and state and federal J-1 visa waivers.
• Defending individuals in removal proceedings in Immigration Court.
• Emergency entry into the United States.
• Advising on the consequences of hiring and terminating foreign national employees.