Cases
Representative Matters: Obtained through the Immigration IMPACT pro bono project lawful permanent residency for a domestic violence survivor, originally from Haiti, under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Reviewed I-9 Forms, employment eligibility policies
compliance as well as identified potential I-9 liabilities for Brace Industrial Group LP., a Houston-based industrial services roll-up, in its acquisition of Basic Industries, LLC, an industrial services company, for approximately $33 million.
Counsel to Philadelphia-area restaurant chain during ongoing I-9 audit
investigation by Immigration
Customs Enforcement.
Counsel to Fortune 500 multinational corporation for all immigration matters, including outbound
inbound visas, immigration compliance,
training.
Counsel to electric utility for all temporary
permanent visa matters, immigration compliance,
training.
Counsel to hospital seeking H-1B visa for non-ECFMG physician. Proved that physician was of international acclaim
obtained approval of visa.
Leia v. Ashcroft, 393 F.3d 427 (3d Cir. 2005)-Lead trial
appellate counsel on behalf of Ukrainian national seeking political asylum in the United States on the basis of persecution due to ethnicity
political opinion. Secured ultimate approval of asylum application after the Third Circuit held that the decisions of the immigration judge
the Board of Immigration Appeals were contrary to law.
Counsel to U.S. citizen in visa-revocation proceedings for spouse. Obtained reinstatement of immigrant visa petition (I-130)
subsequent approval of visa issuance by U.S. consulate abroad.
Counsel to university for all immigration matters, including H-1B
TN visas, labor certifications
green cards. Resolved complex
difficult issues.
Counsel to Philadelphia painting atelier in application for recognition by U.S. government as designated entity for issuance of M-1 student visas. Prosecuted application, resulting in foreign students now being admitted for study.
Counsel to professional pianist in early stages of her career. Demonstrated extraordinary ability
obtained approval of change to legal permanent residence from F-1 student visa.
Counsel to nationwide eyewear retailer for all immigration matters, including H-1B visas, labor certifications
green cards. H
led multistate employment
recruitment issues.
Counsel to a company in an I-9 audit by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance. Advised on self-audit procedures to avoid liability.
Un v. Gonzales, 415 F.3d 205, 210-11 (1st Cir. 2005)-Lead appellate counsel on behalf of Cambodian national seeking political asylum on the basis of persecution due to imputed political opinion. Secured rem
of asylum proceedings to the immigration judge on the basis of errors at the initial trial.
Counsel to nationwide manufacturer considering voluntary participation in E-Verify. Provided cost-benefit analysis
advice on elements of compliance plan.
Counsel to asylum seeker during appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Reopened default judgment
obtained rem
to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Counsel to former spouse of U.S. citizen seeking good-faith waiver of joint-filing requirement for petition for removal of conditional residence (I-751).
Counsel to U.S. citizen
spouse in visa (I-130)
unlawful-presence waiver applications (I-601) at U.S. consulate abroad. Resolved difficult evidentiary
discretionary issues.
Counsel to Buddhist temple for all immigration matters, including R-1 religious worker visas, special immigrant visa petitions (I-360)
permanent residence (I-485).
Counsel to multinational information technology company with offices in Wayne, Pa.,
Hyderabad, India, for all immigration matters, including L-1, H-1B
E visas
permanent residence
complex immigration issues.
Counsel to U.S. citizen
spouse who was legal permanent resident in green-card rescission proceedings. Argued procedural defects in rescission notice
obtained termination of the proceedings.
