Immigration Counsel for Private, Mid-Sized Research University
Serve as immigration counsel to a mid-sized private research university, advising the Office of the General Counsel and academic departments on the sponsorship of international faculty and researchers for both temporary work authorization and permanent residence. Developed immigration strategies, preparing and filing H-1B, EB-1B Outstanding Researcher, and EB-2 petitions, monitoring immigration status expirations, and managing filings before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Advise on evolving immigration requirements, compliance best practices, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Assisted client in recruiting and retaining highly qualified international talent, secured long-term work authorization for key faculty and researchers, and filled critical academic and research positions in a competitive hiring environment.
