In an increasingly global market, U.S. employers recruit talented individuals for their specialized human resources needs from all over the world. Securing the services of such talent requires navigation of the complex and convoluted Federal Immigration law structure. Even employers who are not directly recruiting and sponsoring foreign-born employees are still affected by Federal Immigration laws through mandatory employment verification programs. Whether our clients need assistance in securing the services of international employee talent or in assuring compliance with hiring requirements applicable to all employers, we are fully equipped to assist employers in navigating the complex U.S. immigration laws.

We provide a full range of representation to employers in the following areas:

  • Securing Temporary Employment Authorization
    • H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3
    • NAFTA Status
    • Extraordinary Ability in the Arts and Sciences (O-1)
    • Intra-company transfers (L-visas)
    • International Trainee Programs (J-1 and H-3)
    • Trade and Investor Visas (E-1 and E-2)
    • Entertainers and athletes (P and Q visas)

Permanent Immigration through Employment

    • PERM Applications and BALCA Appeals
    • Schedule A Occupations
    • Special Handling PERM (post-secondary teachers)
    • Extraordinary Ability in the Arts and Sciences
    • Outstanding Researchers
    • National Interest Waivers
    • Multi-national corporate executives

Employer Compliance

    • Audit Representation (I-9 and Employer Sanctions)
    • Unfair Immigration-Related Practices Defense
    • Discrimination Defense (citizenship status)

Services for Individuals

    • Family-based immigration petitions
    • Two-year foreign residence requirement waivers (J-1)
    • Naturalization

Services for Employers of Physicians and other Health Care Employees

    • H-1B and PERM applications
    • National Interest Waivers
    • Interested Government Agency/Conrad 30 J-1 Waivers and Transfers
    • Hardship J-1 Waivers
    • Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) petitions
    • Outstanding Researchers

For more information regarding our Immigration services, please contact Geoffrey Lacy.

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We are also focused on providing legal services in other areas that our clients need, such as real estate, general business law, creditor’s rights, and business litigation.

With over 25+ years of experience, we guarantee that we will be able to guide you through any issue you present to us. We are here for you and look forward to achieving your needs.

Provide efficient client-focused, expert legal services to educational institutions, and public and private sector employers.

Our vision is to assist those through legal struggles. That’s clear cut, and straight forward. On top of that, our tone for the company makes it clear who we assist in any legal struggle that may occur.