Immigration

Organizations that hire non-U.S. employees must navigate through a complex and confusing maze of U.S. immigration laws and regulations. And, with the federal government now seizing the assets of companies that employ undocumented workers, it’s critical that employers understand and address issues related to documentation of employment eligibility.

Dickinson Wright’s immigration practice regularly assists clients with a wide variety of matters and regulations relating to the international movement of personnel. Our team works closely with attorneys in related Dickinson Wright practice areas, such as tax, benefits and discrimination, to provide our clients with the most complete evaluation of their immigration-related issues.

Some of the immigration practice’s areas of expertise include:

• Strategic planning regarding the available types of visas to best serve our clients’ needs. 

• Counseling on the proper procedure to obtain visas, on legal admission to the United States and on the maintenance of legal status once admitted. 

• Guidance on properly documenting the employment eligibility of our clients’ employees; compliance audits and training on employee eligibility verification issues. 

• Assisting with applications for nonimmigrant visas and green cards; providing representation during government investigations.