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Dorothy Hanigan Basmaji

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Scott Fanning

Jesse Goldstein

Ralph Hua

Krista L. Hurst

David S. Jones

Debra Auerbach ClephaneKennedy

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Jinyoung Lee

Radhika Mehta

Angelica M. Ochoa

Kathleen Saenz Poppenger

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Shanon R. Stevenson

Kim Kiel Thompson

Mark Trocinski

Eryne Walvekar

Jeffrey D. Winchester

Cynthia J. Yarbrough

Alyssa Yeip-Lewerenz

In an age of increased immigration enforcement, you need toensure that your employees can work legally in any country. Youwant attorneys who manage a full suite of immigration serviceswith state-of-the-art specialized software that won’t break yourbottom line.

The Fisher Phillips Global Immigration Practice Group provides asingle solution for all of your global immigration needs. Our serviceswill allow your employees to work legally in any country. You benefitfrom a team of lawyers and professionals who practice exclusively inthe area of business immigration law. We offer complete end-to-endcase management and client service, utilizing specialized softwarefor case initiation, data intake, case tracking, and calendaring ofexpiration dates. This case management system is readily accessibleonline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and helps to ensure that we areable to manage your work in the most cost-effective, reliable, andefficient manner possible.

U.S. Immigration ServicesWe advise you on all areas of U.S. business immigration law. We canassist you in obtaining nonimmigrant visas for professionals, intra-company transferees, research scholars, traders and investors,trainees, and agricultural workers. If you are seeking to sponsoremployees for permanent residence, we can guide them through theprocess from labor certification through adjustment of status orimmigrant visa processing at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Andyou’ll benefit from our extensive experience with Priority Workerpermanent residence petitions and National Interest Waiver cases.

Global MigrationWe provide assistance regarding all of your global immigrationneeds. This includes obtaining visas for U.S. workers beingtransferred abroad as well as assisting in the transfer of keypersonnel from one country to another anywhere in the world. Wecan work with you to develop a specifically tailored strategy toensure the success of each global transfer, proactively gathering and


AREAS OFCONCENTRATION

Consular Processing

E-Verify

Employment Verification

Federal Contractor E-Verify

H-2A Compliance, Litigationand Certifications

Immigration Law

Immigration Reform andControl Act of 1986

Visas

pre-processing application materials, overseeing the filing for hostcountry approvals, coordinating consular processing of requiredvisas, and providing a one-stop resource for the applicant and familythroughout the procedure.

Workplace ComplianceIn this age of increased immigration enforcement, we meticulouslyreview your practices for verifying the work authorization ofemployees. This includes precautionary I-9 audits, providingrepresentation at audits by the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the U.S.Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division (WHD), and defendingclaims of immigration-related discrimination.

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News

Immigration Partner Comments on Impact of President’sProclamation6.29.20

Global Immigration Co-Chair Comments on Impact of President’sProclamation6.23.20

Denver Partner Discusses Immigration Challenges for EmployersAmid Pandemic5.4.20

Fisher Phillips Provides Employers with Post-Pandemic Back-to-Business FAQs4.20.20

Lawyer Comments on DOL’s H-2B Visa Job Ad Changes11.26.19

No Industry is Safe from ICE Raids, Denver Partner Says9.2.19

Global Immigration


Fisher Phillips Announces Practice Group and Industry Leaders Amid Record Growth5.9.19

International SOS Foundation and Fisher Phillips, Publish White Paper on Legal Duty of CareFramework in the US2.23.17

Trump Immigration Orders Could Deprive Local High-Tech Companies of Foreign Workers2.8.17

Trump’s Immigration Order Sends Ripples of Worry Through Tech Industry Over H-1B visa Program2.7.17

More Than 100 Tech Firms Join Legal Fight Against Trump's Travel Ban2.6.17

Calls for ‘sanctuary’ campuses multiply as fears grow over Trump immigration policy2.6.17

Leaders' concerns about immigration are centered on the future2.5.17

Memphis Immigration Attorney Wants Executive Order Put 'Out of its Misery'2.3.17

Pres. Trump's Immigration Orders and Businesses2.2.17

Reintroduced Legislation Focuses on H-1B Visa Reforms2.1.17

The Morning Risk Report: Companies Scramble To Deal With Trump Travel Ban1.31.17

U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban1.31.17

Will Trump Immigration Ban Affect Tech Skill Shortages at Your Company?1.30.17

Cleveland Businesses, Universities Cautious in Wake of Trump's Immigration Order1.30.17

Global Immigration


Will Trump's Immigration Audits Help U.S. Workers?12.5.16

The Morning Risk Report: What a Trump Victory Could Mean for Labor Laws11.11.16

Number of Foreign Work Visas Will Likely Shrink Under Trump11.10.16

Supreme Court Deadlock Kills Obama’s Immigration Plans6.23.16

Publications

Employment Immigration Enforcement: What Construction Executives Need to Be Aware of BothDuring and After the Pandemic4.29.20

Memphis Managing Partner Expects ICE Raids to Increase, Tells Employers How to Be Ready10.7.19

Immigration Compliance Dangers In The Shared Economy3.14.17

Immigration Attorney Cites Anxiety Over Next Steps in Federal Immigration Rules2.14.17

Workplace implications of Trump’s immigration ban2.6.17

Trump Immigration Ban Can Hurt Business, Workers2.6.17

Speaking Engagements

Navigating Immigration Litigation Cases in the Federal Courts

Webinar, 8.27.20

Immigration Compliance During a Crisis – Navigating Presidential Proclamations, I-9 Issues DuringCOVID-19, and More

Webinar, 7.9.20

Global Immigration


Hot Topics in Immigration Law: From COVID-19 Challenges to Post-H-1B Lottery WoesImmigration Insights Webinar Series

GoToWebinar, 4.22.20

Immigration in the Crosshairs: Advanced Topics of Immigration Program Management Under theTrump Administration

The Arctic Club Seattle700 3rd AveSeattle, WA 98104, 1.28.20

Answer the Door, It’s the Government! Visits from ICE, EEOC, & OSHA

Hampton Inn & Suites3160 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202, 9.12.18

The State of California's Actions in Response to the Trump Administration: How to ManageWorkplace Immigration Issues in Today’s Polarizing Climate


Avoiding I-9 Form Pitfalls: A Webinar on Immigration Compliance for the Hospitality IndustryWebinar


The New I.C.E. Age: Surviving Immigration & Customs Enforcement InvestigationsA Memphis Breakfast Briefing

The Great Hall & Conference Center1900 S. Germantown RoadGermantown, TN 38138, 2.21.18

Immigration Compliance and Avoiding I-9 Form PitfallsWebinar1.17.18

Global Immigration


Breakfast Briefing: I-9 Compliance Workshop

Hilton Garden Inn879 College DriveDalton, GA 30720, 11.9.17

Predictions for the New Administration’s Approach to Immigration Issues in the AgriculturalIndustry: I-9s, ICE, and H-2A Visas21st Annual Symposium & Expo

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center801 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301, 10.11.17

Implications Of Travel Ban On Georgia's Economy2.15.17

What President Trump’s Immigration Ban Means for You

The Great Hall & Conference Center1900 S. Germantown RoadGermantown, TN 38138, 2.10.17

Trump Immigration Reform: What Employers Can Expect and How to PrepareSeattle Immigration Seminar

1201 3rd AvenueFloor 4Seattle, WA 98101, 1.25.17

Breaking Down the Cornucopia of U.S. Immigration LawsA Fisher Phillips Memphis Seminar

The Crescent Club6075 Poplar Avenue #909Memphis, TN 39119, 11.17.16

Global Immigration


Immigration and Innovation for EmployersSan Francisco Breakfast Briefing

EmbarcaderoConference CenterFour EmbarcaderoPromenade LevelSan Francisco, CA 94111, 11.10.16

Employer I-9 Requirements, Are You As Compliant As You Think?ACC-CO Quarterly-CLE and Happy Hour

801 California StreetToronto RoomFirst Floor Conference CenterDenver, CO 80202, 10.27.16

Chicago Immigration Law Boot Camp 2.0Chicago Lunch and Learn1.13.16

What Does Immigration Reform Really Mean for Your Recruitment and Hiring Strategies?1.24.14

Dissecting the New I-9 Form - Compliance Tips, Self-Audits, and Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Trouble8.15.13

Immigration Update: State E-Verify Requirements – Hilton Head, SC1.25.12

Immigration Law: What the Impact is to Business – St. Simon's Island, GA6.8.11

Legal Alerts

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters8.20.20

What Schools Need To Know About Online Class Restrictions For International Students (UPDATED)7.15.20

Global Immigration


Trump Proclamation Expands Restrictions On Legal Immigration6.23.20

SCOTUS Preserves DACA Program, Keeping Workplaces Intact For Now6.18.20

FAQs For Employers Navigating Relaxed I-9 Verification Requirements4.24.20

What Employers Need To Know About The White House’s COVID-19 Immigration Proclamation4.23.20

Employers Must Use A New I-9 Form For 20202.5.20

USCIS Drastically Changes H-1B Cap Processing12.11.19


Scalia To Take Labor Department Reins: What Does It Mean For Employers?7.22.19

What Labor Secretary Acosta’s Departure Means For Employers7.15.19

Answers To Employer Questions In Wake Of Threatened ICE Raids7.15.19

An Employer’s 7-Step Guide To Navigating Newly Revived No-Match Letters5.7.19

Government Unveils Details For 2019 H-1B Lottery2.5.19

Longest Government Shutdown In History Is Impacting Workplace Law1.14.19

How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Your Workplace12.27.18

Massive Changes To H-1B System Proposed For 201912.18.18

Global Immigration



ICE Turns Up The Heat On Employers This Summer7.23.18

Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Third Travel Ban6.26.18

February Forecast Calls For Persistent ICE Immigration Raids Across The Country2.16.18

What A Government Shutdown Would Mean For Employers1.18.18

Nationwide 7-Eleven Immigration Raids Herald New Worksite Enforcement Strategy1.11.18

New Year Brings Major Changes To California Employers’ Immigration Practices12.27.17

October 2017: The Top 11 Labor And Employment Law Stories11.2.17

Trump’s Third Travel Ban Blocked By Federal Court10.17.17

California Employers Face Significant New Requirements10.16.17

Upcoming SCOTUS Term Promises To Be A Blockbuster10.5.17

September 2017: The Top 10 Labor And Employment Law Stories10.5.17

Travel Ban 3.0 – President Trump Revises Travel Ban9.25.17

August 2017: The Top 11 Labor And Employment Law Stories9.7.17


Global Immigration


What Does DACA Rescission Mean For Employers?9.5.17

July 2017: The Top 12 Labor And Employment Law Stories8.1.17

Employers Must Soon Use Yet Another New I-9 Form7.17.17

June 2017: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories7.5.17

Supreme Court Partially Revives President’s Travel Ban, But Imposes Limitations6.26.17

May 2017: The Top 10 Labor And Employment Law Stories6.2.17

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Second Travel Ban5.26.17

No Immigration Surprises in President’s Proposed Budget5.25.17

April 2017: The 13 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories5.3.17

100-Day Recap: Workplace Law Under President Trump, So Far5.2.17

Trump Targets Tech Teams (And Others) Through H-1B Crackdown4.19.17

March 2017: The 15 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories4.4.17

Déjà Vu All Over Again? Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Second Travel Ban3.16.17

Return Flight: Trump Issues Second Executive Order On Travel Ban3.6.17

February 2017: The 12 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories3.1.17

Global Immigration


Second Time's The Charm? An Employer's Guide To Labor Secretary Nominee Alexander Acosta2.17.17

President's Immigration Ban Remains Blocked2.9.17

Federal Court Blocks President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order2.6.17

January 2017: The 12 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories2.2.17

The Workplace Implications Of President Trump’s Latest Immigration Executive Order1.30.17

New Year, New Form: Employers Must Use New I-9 Form Starting January 22, 20171.27.17

President Trump Issues Immigration-Related Executive Orders1.27.17

H-1B Visa Lottery Looms Under Shadow Of Trump Executive Orders1.27.17

December 2016: The 8 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories1.3.17

What Employers Need To Know About Puzder’s Selection As Labor Secretary12.9.16

November 2016: The 7 Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories12.6.16

Top 10 Workplace Law Developments To Expect From The Trump Presidency11.9.16

October 2016: The 8 Greatest Labor And Employment Law Stories11.2.16

Workplace Law Discussed During Final Presidential Debate10.20.16

July 2016: Five Biggest Labor And Employment Law Stories8.4.16

Global Immigration


Feds Ratchet Up Employer Penalties, Effective Later This Summer7.6.16

June 2016: Eight Great Labor And Employment Law Stories7.5.16

Five New State Laws Will Soon Affect Colorado Employers6.28.16

Deadlocked Supreme Court Presents Another Roadblock For President’s Immigration Actions6.23.16

The H-1B Lottery: Hoping For The Best, Planning For The Worst2.23.16

DHS Extends Employment Authorization Documents For Certain Dependent Spouses Of H-1B VisaHolders2.24.15

Global Immigration