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Butzel Long

Immigration

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Immigration - Michigan

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What the Team is Known For
Butzel Long has a highly regarded immigration offering with a deep bench of lawyers and expansive statewide coverage across four offices in Michigan. It acts on behalf of a diverse client base, which includes companies from the automotive, manufacturing and financial services sectors. The team provides advice on a wide range of business immigration matters including H-1B visas, naturalization and EB5 investor visas. It is able to advise on US and international immigration matters, as well as conducting due diligence in relation to corporate transactions.
Strengths

Butzel Long takes the time to know both the particulars about the company and the applicant. It is able to advise which type of visa would be most suitable for both parties, with the highest chance of success.

Butzel Long has been a great partner. The firm is responsive, proactive and has the best interest for both the associates and our organization.

Their team works in a group that has the skillset to complement one another and to ensure the process works smoothly and efficiently.

I choose to utilize their services because I know that each lawyer is committed to the highest standards of professional integrity while being distinguished leaders in their respective field of law.

The department stands out for its knowledge, experience, capability and industry standing. Additionally, we particularly appreciate its responsiveness.

Work Highlights

Butzel Long assisted Standard Motor Products with securing L-1 status for its employee and L-2 status for all of the employee's eligible family members.

Notable practitioners
Bushra Malik
Bushra Malik is a seasoned immigration attorney who frequently advises businesses on employment-related immigration issues.

Bushra is a demonstrated leader in immigration law, both in Detroit and nationally. I trust her level of expertise and value her opinion on complex matters.

We have a great partnership with Bushra.

Bushra is an exceptional lawyer with an advanced level of expertise and professionalism. I have the upmost confidence anytime I refer a client to her that she is going to deliver exceptional results.

Bushra's skillset and knowledge are unmatched.

Bushra Malik is great to work with.


Clara DeMatteis Mager
Clara DeMatteis Mager has an impressive practice advising national and international clients on business immigration matters.

Clara is a great partner and resource for our organization.

Clara is very well-versed and meticulous with a pragmatic and practical approach to satisfy clients' needs and expectations.


Reginald A. Pacis
Reginald Pacis chiefly counsels corporate clients on employee immigration issues.

Reginald Pacis examines all aspects of the qualifications of the applicant and how this information would be best presented so that the application would be more likely to be approved.

Reginald has a great partnership with our organization.

Reggie is a true business partner and a real asset to our business.


Linda J. Armstrong

Linda Armstrong is recognized for her business and family immigration practice and has a wealth of experience assisting an array of clients with international movement of personnel. She chairs the immigration practice at Butzel Long.

Linda Armstrong is great to work with.

Linda is very experienced.

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