Immigration

Baker Donelson's Immigration Group partners with clients to develop tailored strategies for navigating complex immigration laws while ensuring the efficient, cost-effective movement of key personnel worldwide. We provide comprehensive and practical counsel grounded in deep legal knowledge, regulatory insight, and decades of experience across industries and borders.

The Group is led by Robert Divine, former Chief Counsel and Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and author of Immigration Practice, a widely respected legal treatise. We represent employers, investors, executives, and professionals across all sectors, guiding them through visa and green card processes, consular services, compliance programs, and government audits.

Our team offers particular strength in worksite compliance, including Form I-9, E-Verify, and employment eligibility verification. We have advised on major corporate immigration investigations, testified before Congress, and served as expert witnesses in litigation.

We also help clients navigate global mobility challenges by coordinating with a trusted network of immigration counsel worldwide. When legislative or regulatory advocacy is needed, we work closely with our nationally recognized Public Policy Group to influence immigration policy and engage with government officials. Whether managing a multinational workforce or responding to an enforcement action, our Immigration Group is prepared to be your trusted advisor.