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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Immigration

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Hunton’s labor and employment team understands the challenges facing employers today and represents clients in virtually every form of traditional and emerging labor and employment issue. The firm has represented national and multinational corporations in countless class and collective actions, pattern and practice actions, government enforcement actions, individual and multi-plaintiff claims, and state agency proceedings. The team’s lawyers include numerous courtroom veterans and are among the few lawyers who have tried class and collective actions to jury verdict using representative proof. Its traditional labor lawyers are known for their expertise in complex union and labor matters before the National Labor Relations Board and the courts, representing clients nationwide in high-stakes union proceedings. The team also has a robust counseling practice that routinely advises clients on day-to-day compliance matters and partners with colleagues in firm transactional practices on mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, spin offs, and other corporate transactions. Our team represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters, including trade secrets, non-competes, internal investigations, allegations of discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and retaliation, background checks, drug testing, and other federal and state law claims.

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Immigration - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth is a full-service firm with a wide immigration offering. The firm is able to advise on a variety of business immigration matters, including H-1B and L-1 visa issues. Furthermore, the team assists international corporations in the pharmaceutical, sports and grocery industries, among others, also advising individuals on green card processes.

Strengths

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth's deep subject-matter expertise is matched by an impressive understanding of our organization’s specific needs, enabling them to provide highly tailored, strategic guidance, particularly valuable in today’s challenging immigration environment.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • The Hunton Andrews Kurth team provides fantastic client service and is always responsive. They always come up with solutions.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • HAK attorneys go above and beyond to submit detailed petitions to USCIS. Thanks to their efforts, we barely have Requests for Further Evidence.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Adam Rosser
    Band 2Adam Rosser

    Adam Rosser

    Adam Rosser regularly obtains H-1B visas for companies in the sports, grocery and construction sectors. He is further adept at advising on I-9 compliance issues, as well as assisting with the immigration elements of corporate acquisitions.
  • Band 2Ian P Band
    Band 2Ian P Band

    Ian P Band

    Ian Band represents individuals as well as several national and international pharmaceutical companies on business and family-based immigration matters. He has further experience obtaining extraordinary ability visas.
    • Ian is great to work with.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Ian Band consistently meets my expectations.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Ian Band is responsive and solution-oriented.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • When working with Ian Band on immigration matters, we have found him to be an exceptional partner. He consistently provides clear, actionable guidance that aligns with our operational needs and workforce priorities.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 3Suzan Kern
    Band 3Suzan Kern

    Suzan Kern

    Suzan Kern is a seasoned immigration lawyer with extensive experience helping employers navigate immigration filings and enforcement matters. She is especially well versed in securing blanket and individual L-1 status and in advising on I-9 compliance.

    • Suzan Kern is phenomenal, always available and provides comprehensive guidance. She is all the things you want from a business partner.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Suzan Kern is deeply experienced, very knowledgeable and responsive.

      Immigration respondentUSA

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