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The Immigration attorneys at Chamberlain Hrdlicka have considerable experience handling the entire spectrum of immigration matters for individuals, families and businesses both in the U.S. and abroad. We have represented clients in all parts of the United States and in more than 100 countries.
We have represented companies and non-profit organizations both in the U.S. and abroad in obtaining U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant visas through the employment, business and investment categories, as well as in U.S. citizenship matters. Additional expertise includes employment cases, labor certifications and consular work.
For individuals, we have handled a wide range of immigration matters including visa processing, naturalizations and defense of removal (deportation) cases. And with support from the Tax Planning group, have assisted in pre-immigration tax planning.
While the constant change in U.S. immigration laws presents challenges for many in this area of work, we are at the forefront of this rapidly changing field of law. As members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and founding members of IMMLAW, Chamberlain’s immigration team actively participates in the exchange of ideas and information in emerging areas so that our clients can benefit from the most innovative techniques in the ever-changing immigration environment.
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Is your foreign-born employee currently on an OPT (Optional Practical Training) as part of an internship under an F-1 student visa? Do you value their contributions to the company and want to continue employing them? Are you wondering what your options are once their OPT comes to an end? One of the most common visas to apply for is the H-1B visa. Let me walk you through the application process.
Once you decided to move forward with the H-1B process, you should immediately consult an attorney to make some key assessments. The attorney will help determine whether the employee qualifies for ...
Are you a business owner or foreign investor currently living in the United States and interested in extending your stay? Or are you a businessperson living outside of the United States, and you plan to immigrate to engage in substantial trade with the U.S. or work for a company that does? If either of these scenarios applies to you, then an E visa may be your best option for residing in the United States.
The E Visa is specifically intended for business owners, managers and employers that seek to remain in the United States for extended periods of time in order to oversee or work in an ...
Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications are filed with the Department of Labor by an employer to permanently hire an employee. And while most applications are certified without an audit, some may not be certified immediately. Pursuant to 20 C.F.R. §656.20, a certifying officer, upon review of a Permanent Application, may issue an Audit Letter in order to obtain additional information or due to a random request for quality control purposes.
When an Audit Letter is issued, an employer will have only 30 days to respond and provide all relevant PERM documents. Given the need to ...
Chamberlain Hrdlicka has launched its first-ever Immigration Law blog which will cover a broad cross-section of employment-related immigration issues, including immigrant and non-immigrant visas through the employer, business and investor categories; labor certifications and Department of Labor audits; as well as family-based immigration and U.S. citizenship matters. The blog will also provide updates on immigration law changes.
Recent topics, authored by Kisshia Simmons, the employer’s immigration attorney, include H-1B and E visa programs as well as permanent ...