Immigration |
Navigating the Immigration Maze for CA Employers
California has long been a national symbol of creativity and innovation, a beacon for the best and brightest - the state is still the primary destination for immigrants entering the United States. Even more importantly, highly skilled foreign nationals help California employers remain competitive in many industries.
In addition, California is a state that has many illegal immigrants who use creative means to become gainfully employed. In the last few years, government regulators have stepped up enforcement and cracked down on employers that hire illegal aliens.
CDF regularly handles complex immigration matters and simplifies the many government regulations that are entailed in employing of foreign nationals in select positions. We regularly work with government investigators to help employers navigate immigration enforcement proceedings.
Our attorneys are known as straight shooters who cut through bureaucratic frustrations armed with solutions that match our clients’ demand for top-tier talent. We assist employers in:
- Employment Visas
- Work Permits
- Permanent Residence Labor Certification sponsorships (PERM)
- H-1B Petitions (Professionals)
- H-1B1 Visas (Singapore and Chile)
- TN Visas (Canada & Mexico Free Trade Visas)
- E-3 Visas (Australia)
- J-1 Visas (Trainees and Interns)
- L-1 Executives and Specialized Knowledge Workers
- O-1 Visas (Extraordinary Ability)
- P Visas for Athletes and Entertainers
- Immigrant Petitions (I-140 EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5)
- Outstanding Professors and Researchers
- Green Cards
- Investors (E-1/E-2 and EB-5)
- F-1 Student Issues (CPT, OPT, & Reinstatement)
- B-1/B-2 Visitors
- I-9 Internal Audits
- ICE I-9 Audits
- U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA Wage & Hour Audits
- Corporate Immigration Compliance for Mergers & Acquisitions
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- Problem Resolution
- Consultations
- Second Opinions
- Expert Witness Analysis and Counsel
- Outbound Visa Assistance for Corporate Travel Overseas
Geopolitical and economic factors continually influence the immigration environment and CDF recognizes that real value for employers means more than just experience, it also requires responsiveness and insight. We reduce the confusion that the government's maze of immigration regulations can induce by providing clear guidance, which will enable you to avoid staffing disruptions and liability to the government for non-compliance.
For additional information regarding the firm's immigration practice, please contact Greg L. Berk, Partner and Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at gberk@cdflaborlaw.com.
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