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Our internationally recognized group is among the largest and most respected immigration practices in the US. Our lawyers advise global brands and pre-eminent corporations across a wide range of industries. We anticipate and resolve issues before they become problems. Our team develops global workforce plans and mobility strategies, navigates complex immigration laws and policies, and ensures that our clients’ meet their global workforce management needs and comply with US immigration law. We advise our business clients on the best long and short-term approaches based on their needs, including the use of H-1B specialty occupation visas and L-1 visas for intra-company transfer of executives, managers and employees with specialized knowledge, as well as all other types of non-immigrant visa classifications and paths to permanent residence (such as a green card). In addition, we advise business clients on company-wide immigration policies, immigration law compliance, internal audits and government investigations/enforcement actions. We also represent individuals who, because of extraordinary ability or substantial investments in the US, do not require corporate sponsorship to immigrate. Our lawyers have cultivated strong working relationships with key members of Congress and decision-makers in the Departments of Homeland Security, State and Labor, which have enhanced our ability to advocate for clients and help shape immigration policy, regulations and legislation. 

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Immigration - New York

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What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is a leading business immigration practice housed within an international full-service firm. The team represents an enviable host of corporations in all aspects of business immigration, as well as acting for investors and individuals of extraordinary ability. Its lawyers have notable expertise with optimizing global workforce mobility strategies, advising on H-1B and L-1 visas as well as PERM classifications, together with experience in the immigration aspects of corporate restructuring.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark D Koestler
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Mark D Koestler
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Mark Koestler often undertakes immigration work on behalf of clients in the publishing, advertising and entertainment industries. He receives high praise for his focus on client care.

Mark is a brilliant lawyer who gives great thought to any issue we have. He is always quick to respond to our queries and generous with his time.

Mark is the best of the best and has a true calling for his profession.

His advice is straightforward, fully researched and supported.

He is very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful.

Mark always has finger on pulse of what needs to happen. He is an excellent immigration attorney.

Matthew S Dunn
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Matthew S Dunn
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Matthew Dunn represents many leading clients in the financial services sector in regard to issues such as immigration compliance. His client base also comprises professional services firms and significant technology and media companies.

Matthew is very commercial in approaching complex situations. He works to find solutions.

He is very knowledgeable on all immigration matters.

Allison D. Gray
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Allison D. Gray
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Allison Gray has a broad immigration practice which features notable experience in advising employers on non-immigrant and wider global mobility matters.

Allison has a deep understanding of the best legal strategies for complex situations. She consistently goes above and beyond.

Allison is a valued partner who is technically excellent and strategic.

Scott Gorski
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Scott Gorski
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Scott Gorski is a rising star in the immigration field who works with a range of employers on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa issues.

Scott goes above and beyond to ensure we feel supported and informed, always answering us promptly and thoughtfully.

Scott Gorski is exceptional. He is a pleasure to work with and always makes himself available.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Immigration

Mark D Koestler
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Mark D Koestler
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Matthew S Dunn
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Matthew S Dunn
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Band 1
Allison D. Gray
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Allison D. Gray
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Band 4
Scott Gorski
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Scott Gorski
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Up and Coming

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