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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.
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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC provides high-quality advice on business immigration to clients in a number of sectors. The group offers expertise in EB-5 investor visas and is also adept at advising on broader immigration policy.
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The team stands out for its ability to work directly with internal teams and proactively advise on upcoming changes and pending matters.
Baker Donelson provides a service that is six out of five stars.
The team stands out for its ability to work directly with internal teams and proactively advise on upcoming changes and pending matters.
Baker Donelson provides a service that is six out of five stars.
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Robert Divine is one of the best in the business.
Mabel Arroyo-Tirado is recognized for her expert representation of individuals and corporations in corporate immigration issues, including visa applications and advice on broader immigration policy.
Melanie Walker assists educational and religious workers with obtaining visas, as well as advising manufacturing employees on National Interest Waiver applications.
Melanie Walker is responsive, professional and always comes with a solution.
Melanie Walker is awesome to work with and very responsive to our team. We would not be able to do what we have done in this area without her.
I think highly of Melanie Walker. She is incredibly responsive and gives good, practical advice and guidance in fast-paced environments.
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