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BAL powers human achievement through immigration expertise, people-centered client services and innovative technology. Established in 1980 and with 13 offices across the U.S. and global coverage in more than 170 countries, BAL operates as a single entity through its oneBAL culture — a uniquely holistic approach, intentionally structured as one team, one brand, one profit and loss center, one standard of excellence and one unifying technology. This collaborative approach enables the firm to deliver the highest level of knowledge, insights and resources from across the entire organization. At BAL, we pursue the exceptional.

BAL takes a comprehensive approach to clients' immigration programs, delivering end-to-end case management, strategic insights and best-in-class service in corporate immigration solutions, including

  • U.S. nonimmigrant work visas
  • U.S. permanent residency
  • Global immigration services
  • Consular services
  • Program support and management
  • Immigration compliance and Form I-9 support
  • Litigation

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Immigration - Massachusetts

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
BAL is a specialist business immigration law firm with a team of leading experts in Boston. It excels at both US and global immigration for a client base that includes some of Massachusetts' most high-profile businesses and employers. Pharmaceutical companies, nonprofit organizations and leading law firms are just a few of the clients who go to the team for immigration advice.
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Strengths

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  • BAL understands our market and our business, and provides targeted immigration advice. The team does a really good job of understanding complexities.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • The immigration attorneys at BAL bring extensive experience across all levels. They have a strong understanding of the regulations, know how to identify key changes and are proactive in flagging developments to watch for.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • The depth of experience at BAL is one of their key strengths.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • You can tell there is a great deal of investment and care at BAL based on the immigration experts you can work with.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Josiah Curtis
    Josiah Curtis

    Josiah Curtis

    Josiah Curtis handles business immigration and compliance work on behalf of employers in a wide range of industries.

    • Josiah Curtis is an excellent attorney. He has a deep knowledge of the law and understands how it fits into our business, which can be hard to find. I have also found him to be extremely responsive, dependable and even‑keeled in difficult situations.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • Josiah Curtis does a phenomenal job. He is good at reading the pulse of employees, gauging their expectations and helping with difficult problems. He is available and breaks down really complex issues in a way that is understandable for common people.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • Edward Rios
    Edward Rios

    Edward Rios

    Edward Rios provides immigration counsel to large companies on inbound US immigration, as well as advising on global immigration issues. He further advises clients on the technology aspects of the immigration processes.

    • Edward Rios is a very smart attorney who is good with clients and the law.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • Michelle Gergerian
    Michelle Gergerian

    Michelle Gergerian

    Michelle Gergerian is adept at handling a wide range of corporate immigration issues.

    • Michelle Gergerian is professional and easy to work with.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • Russell Swapp
    Russell Swapp

    Russell Swapp

    Russell Swapp has a wealth of experience in corporate immigration issues.

    • Russell gives great immigration advice.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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