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Gunster

Immigration

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Gunster advises clients regarding employment based visas
(temporary and permanent). We represent foreign investors
and counsel organizations with respect to their immigration
related policies, procedures and compliance issues. We have
experience in European, Latin American, Middle Eastern and
Asian countries, and work on both inbound and outbound
business immigration matters.

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Immigration - Florida

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gunster has highly experienced business immigration specialists with extensive expertise in both immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters. It is adept at handling a variety of immigration issues for national and international clients, including those in Latin America. It has particular strength in customizing compliance programs and advising on the immigration consequences of M&A. It represents clients from a range of industries such as healthcare, technology and manufacturing.

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Strengths

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  • The attorneys are true experts who have guided us through the complex process and provided expert advice.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • Gunster skilfully led our company through complex situations under changing conditions.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • Its ability to navigate complex and ever-changing regulations ensures that our employees and organization remain compliant, supported and positioned for success.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • The team combines technical expertise in immigration law with an understanding of the broader business context.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mariana R Ribeiro
    Mariana R Ribeiro

    Mariana R Ribeiro

    Mariana Ribeiro is particularly skilled in handling employment-based immigration issues, often working on visa matters and I-9 compliance.

    • Mariana clearly communicates and explains complex legal issues in practical terms and ensures a seamless experience for all of us.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • Mariana is very knowledgeable in her field.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • Sarah Lea Tobocman
    Sarah Lea Tobocman

    Sarah Lea Tobocman

    Sarah Lea Tobocman is a leading immigration attorney and co-chairs the immigration practice at Gunster.

    • Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and has been extremely helpful during this process.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • Sarah has deep experience with our industry and she continuously ensured that we were taken care of, understood our requirements and communicated clearly the implications to our actual business.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • A true expert in her field.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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  • April Bentley
    April Bentley

    April Bentley

    April possesses significant expertise in business immigration matters, including O-1 and L-1 visa petitions. She also advises clients on I-9 compliance issues.

    • Her deep knowledge of immigration law is matched by a calm and methodical approach, which makes even complicated processes feel manageable.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • April has a talent for anticipating potential challenges in advance and guiding us through them with confidence and precision.

      Immigration respondentUSA

    • April provides great advice for us to ensure issues are met and answers are received in a timely manner.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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