Our attorneys assist clients with obtaining nonimmigrant visas that allow foreign physicians and professional staff to work in the United States. We have extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex regulatory and procedural maze to secure the following nonimmigrant visas: practical training for F-1 students; TN visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals admitted under NAFTA; H-1B visa for residents and professional staff; E-3 visa for specialty occupations; and O-1 visa for extraordinary ability workers. We also maintain proficiency in complex J-1 visa waiver processes for medical professionals.

Our immigration attorneys have in-depth experience obtaining immigrant visas on behalf of clients seeking permanent U.S. resident status. We routinely process permanent resident petitions in accordance with established guidelines and policies for employment-based visas, family-based visas and annual diversity visa lotteries. We provide counsel on all facets of the employment-based permanent residence visa process including PERM-based labor certification applications, Schedule A nurses, national interest waivers, outstanding researcher and extraordinary ability foreign nationals. We prepare J-1 visa waivers and naturalization applications for U.S. citizenship.

Harris Beach Murtha provides monitoring and interpretation of ever-shifting federal and state-level immigration laws affecting employers; and we translate that knowledge into practical, proactive advice. We assist clients in complying with electronic employment verification rules and I-9 auditing, easing their burden of examining documents to prove employee identity and employment authorization. When appropriate, we also offer information and seminars to foreign employees regarding maintenance of status and immigration options.

• Superior client service: don’t be surprised to receive a prompt email response, seven days a week.
• Invested attorneys who care! When you’re lying awake at night strategizing over a case, so are we.
• Sound and creative immigration solutions provided through a team approach.
• A broad depth of knowledge in immigration law.
• Efficient and streamlined processes based on the latest technology.
• Responsiveness and the ability to efficiently handle emergency issues that arise during business hours, as well as nights and weekends. Stakeholders will be given personal cell phone numbers to handle emergency calls.