SERVICES

Immigration regulations and procedures are complex and constantly evolving. Part of my daily work is to keep informed of what is happening in the field so that I can do the best job for my clients. I do not take a cookie cutter approach to my work. Rather, I prepare each case and advise clients in a way that is tailored to individual needs and priorities and responsive to changing administrative rules and priorities. I can help you make sense of our country’s immigration laws, policies, and procedures, and provide you with authoritative and practical solutions for your immigration needs.

I handle and have experience in almost every area of immigration law, and I would be happy to speak with you about whatever issue you are having. However, my primary focus is on business immigration matters for U.S. employers and highly skilled foreign workers, as outlined in more detail below. If you have an issue that does not fall into one of the below service areas, send me an email at lauren@berklawllc.com and I can let you know if you should schedule a consultation with me, or if your time and money would be better spent elsewhere.

Hiring Foreign Nationals
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I help employers hire and retain foreign talent, whether from U.S. universities or relocated from abroad. More specifically, I help employers sponsor the following types of work visas:

  • L-1A visas for multinational managers and executives (and EB-1C green cards)

  • L-1B visas for employees with specialized intra-company knowledge

  • E-1/E-2 treaty trader/investor visas for qualifying treaty nationals

  • H-1B visas for “specialty occupation” workers (and PERM-based green cards)

  • E-3 professional visas for citizens of Australia

  • TN and other cross-border services for citizens of Canada and Mexico

  • H-1B1 visas for citizens of Singapore and Chile 

I can counsel you on these U.S. visa options and others, as well as green card pathways and related considerations for longer term employment needs. I can also help with visas and work permits for your/your employees’ qualifying family members. Schedule a consultation today to get started.

Best and Brightest
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If you or your employee have abilities and accolades that put you at the top of your field, you may qualify for an extraordinary ability visa or green card. I can help you explore your eligibility for the following ‘best and brightest’ visa options: 

  • O-1 temporary worker visa for extraordinary ability

  • EB-2 national interest waiver green card  

  • EB-1 green card for exceptional ability 

Although the media has dubbed it the “Einstein visa,” you don’t have to be a genius to pursue one or more of these visa options. Whether you are an artist, athlete, scientist, academic, social media influencer, or an ad executive - whatever your field of endeavor may be - if you are well-established and recognized in your field, the “Einstein visa” may be within reach. 

Schedule a consultation with me and I will give you an honest assessment of your eligibility. Prior to the consultation I will ask you to send me a copy of your CV. Depending on your field of expertise, I may also have you complete a short questionnaire. If I determine you are not quite at the level required for a best and brightest visa, I will let you know and provide specific, actionable recommendations for improving your candidacy for a visa.

Worksite Compliance
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Immigration compliance is an ongoing responsibility of employers and increasing government scrutiny in this area necessitates preparedness policies to minimize exposure and reduce risk. I offer comprehensive assistance with immigration compliance matters, including but not limited to:

  • I-9 compliance and audit readiness

  • E-verify setup and monitoring

  • H-1B and L-1A/L-1B government worksite visits 

  • STEM OPT training and student visa guidance

  • Public access file creation and maintenance 

  • Corporate immigration policy development

  • Compliance issues relating to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and workforce reduction

  • Risk reduction when terminating foreign workers 

  • Social security no-match letter guidance 

The best time to get your immigration house in order is BEFORE your business is subject to a surprise inspection. Worksite enforcement activities are becoming increasingly frequent for all employers, and businesses that employ foreign workers are even more likely to receive an unannounced visit or I-9 audit from immigration agents.

If you employ foreign nationals and you do not have standard procedures in place for ensuring compliance with immigration regulations, I strongly recommend taking proactive and/or remedial measures to prevent negative consequences for your business and employees. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options and my recommendations for ensuring your business is compliant with workplace laws.