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BAL LLP

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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 - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
BAL acts for an impressive client roster on all aspects of business immigration matters, including the development of global workforce immigration strategies. The team is also skilled in advising on extraordinary ability visas and is frequently retained by major pharmaceutical, financial services and technology clients.
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Strengths

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  • The immigration team at BAL is professional, efficient and minimizes risks.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • BAL is responsive to me and to the employees who are impacted. They are knowledgeable and upfront.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • BAL operates extremely well during a crisis. The team is thoughtful and strategic, keeping ‘business as usual’ in times of big shocks in immigration.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • I have full confidence in BAL and their ability to do the right thing, communicate clearly and deliver the level of service promised. The work consistently meets our standards.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Hamill
    John Hamill

    John Hamill

    John Hamill is a rising talent in the immigration space. He specializes in employment-based immigration work and often advises multinational companies on executive-level visa applications and global mobility strategy.

    • John Hamill goes above and beyond. I can throw any immigration issue to him, and he will take good care of it.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • Michael D Dubitzky
    Michael D Dubitzky

    Michael D Dubitzky

    Michael Dubitzsky is a senior associate at BAL who specializes in employment‑based immigration work and is praised for his expertise in global mobility strategy.

    • Michael Dubitzsky is a guarantee of responsiveness and coordination. He ensures everything is handled smoothly.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • Michael Dubitzsky delivers high‑quality service and is always open to addressing any questions that may arise from business needs, while guiding us toward the best path forward.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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