SERVICES

Immigration regulations and procedures are complex and constantly changing. Part of my daily work is staying current with legal and policy developments so that I can do the best job for my clients. I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to any matter. Each case is prepared with careful attention to the client’s individual goals, priorities, and circumstances, and responsive to evolving agency practices. My role is to help you make sense of our country’s immigration laws and provide clear, reliable, and practical solutions tailored to your needs.

I have experience in nearly every area of U.S. immigration law and am happy to discuss any issue or need you may have. However, my primary focus is business immigration for U.S. employers and highly skilled foreign professionals, as outlined in more detail below. If your matter does not fall within these service areas, you are welcome to email me at lauren@berklawllc.com and I can let you know if you should schedule a consultation with me, or if your time and money would be better spent elsewhere.

Hiring Foreign Nationals
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I help employers hire and retain foreign talent, whether from U.S. universities or relocated from abroad. I prepare and advise on a range of work visas and employment-based green card pathways, including:

  • H-1B visas for “specialty occupation” workers (and PERM-based green cards)

  • L-1A visas for multinational managers and executives (and EB-1C green cards)

  • L-1B visas for employees with specialized intra-company knowledge

  • E-1/E-2 treaty trader/investor visas for qualifying treaty nationals

  • E-3 professional visas for citizens of Australia

  • TN and other cross-border services for citizens of Canada and Mexico

  • H-1B1 visas for citizens of Singapore and Chile 

I can counsel you on these U.S. visa options and others, as well as green card pathways and related considerations for longer term employment needs. I can also help with visas and work permits for your/your employees’ qualifying family members. Schedule a consultation today to get started.

Best and Brightest
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If you or your employee have abilities and accolades that put you at the top of your field, you may qualify for an extraordinary ability visa or green card. I can help you explore your eligibility for the following ‘best and brightest’ visa options: 

  • O-1 temporary worker visa for extraordinary ability

  • EB-2 national interest waiver green card  

  • EB-1 green card for exceptional ability 

Despite their reputation — sometimes referred to by the media as the “Einstein visa” — these categories are often accessible to accomplished professionals across many fields, including the arts, sciences, business, academia, athletics, and emerging digital fields such as content creation or design.

Schedule a consultation with me and I will give you an honest assessment of your eligibility. Prior to the consultation I ask clients to provide a CV and, depending on the field, may also have you complete a short questionnaire. If I determine you are not yet at the level required, I will let you know and provide specific, actionable recommendations for improving your candidacy.

Worksite Compliance
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Immigration compliance is an essential and ongoing responsibility for employers. With increasing government scrutiny in this area, proactive planning is critical. I offer comprehensive assistance with immigration compliance matters, including but not limited to:

  • I-9 compliance and audit readiness

  • E-verify setup and monitoring

  • H-1B and L-1 worksite visits 

  • STEM OPT training plan review and student worker guidance

  • Public access file creation and maintenance 

  • Corporate immigration policy development

  • Compliance considerations for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and layoffs

  • Risk mitigation when terminating foreign workers 

  • Social security no-match letter guidance 

Worksite enforcement actions are becoming more frequent, and employers with foreign national workers face heightened scrutiny. The best time to prepare is before a surprise inspection. If your business does not have standardized processes in place, I strongly encourage taking proactive steps to ensure compliance and reduce risk. A consultation can help identify gaps and establish sound practices tailored to your organization.