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Immigration - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg has a strong immigration team, advising clients on a range of business immigration matters, across sectors including financial and academic. Its expertise includes advising clients on investment immigration matters.

Work Highlights

  • Barnes & Thornburg represented Interapp North America in an application sponsoring a Spanish executive for an L-1 visa in 2025.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tejas Shah
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Tejas Shah
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Band 1
Tejas Shah has a wealth of experience in guiding corporate clients through US immigration issues. He advises employers in a wide range of industries, including higher education, financial services and healthcare.

Tejas Shah is great to work with and has extensive knowledge of matters.

Tejas is patient and understands the challenges of HR’s support of the business and employees. He is flexible, knowledgeable and reasonable.

Mercedes Badia-Tavas
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Mercedes Badia-Tavas
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Band 2
Mercedes Badia-Tavas is a highly experienced immigration attorney with strength in the full gamut of visa filings.

It is Mercedes’ care and commitment above all that make her stand out. She is deeply trustworthy and trusted.

Mercedes Badia-Tavas provides exceptional service. She is kind and patient as she works through our concerns and questions.

Mercedes Badia-Tavas is very knowledgeable about immigration law. She communicates clearly, ensuring complex issues are explained in a way that is easy to understand.

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Michael Durham
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Band 3

Michael Durham is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg. He represents businesses, employers and individuals with a range of immigration-related needs and services.

Michael Durham consistently delivers outstanding service. His understanding of our business, combined with his ability to quickly execute on requests, makes him an invaluable, highly effective partner.

Michael Durham frequently goes above and beyond. He is a joy to work with.

Michael is very responsive, proactive, clear and concise.

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Immigration

Tejas Shah
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Tejas Shah
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Band 1
Mercedes Badia-Tavas
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Mercedes Badia-Tavas
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Band 2
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Michael Durham
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Band 3