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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Immigration

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Morgan Lewis’s immigration practice helps multinational employers to manage the full range of business-related immigration and global mobility needs. We combine the personalized service and individual attention of a boutique immigration practice with the international resources of one of the world’s largest law firms. Our practice is tightly integrated with our elite global labor and employment practice—allowing us to provide our clients with cohesive advice on all of their international employment and immigration issues and needs. Our immigration team members are part of a multidisciplinary global workforce team that collaborates to provide integrated cross-border advice, counseling, and strategic planning on all legal aspects of the global movement of personnel.

Our clients rely on our demonstrated ability to handle complex immigration matters regardless of jurisdiction. Beyond comprehensive, general business immigration services in the United States and the United Kingdom, we offer our corporate clients proficiency in several key immigration-related subspecialties—including non-US visas and work permits, foreign employment laws, British citizenship, taxation, compliance, personal immigration services, and the immigration consequences arising from corporate transactions. We offer experience in the immigration requirements and processes of more than 120 countries.

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Immigration - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a full-service global firm with a well-known immigration practice, acting for a range of household names in sectors including technology, retail and financial services. The team delivers high-end global business immigration services, together with employment and general corporate development advice. Its lawyers are noted for their US and non-US visa, PERM and compliance expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advised Ameriprise Financlal (AMPF) on US inbound and global immigration management, with a particular emphasis on evolving agency interpretation and regulations in US immigration matters.

Strengths

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  • We deeply appreciate how responsive and accessible Morgan Lewis is when there are new executive orders or other developments from the federal administration. We have great confidence in them.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius plays a key role in ensuring processes run efficiently, deadlines are met and legal requirements are followed. They address a wide range of issues and provide expert support for our employees’ immigration and visa needs worldwide.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Eleanor Pelta
    Band 1Eleanor Pelta

    Eleanor Pelta

    Eleanor Pelta is well regarded for handling a variety of business immigration matters for international corporations, including both temporary- and permanent-resident visa applications. Her capabilities include advising on the immigration aspects of corporate transactions as well as immigration litigation.

    • Eleanor Pelta has never steered us wrong. She has consistently been accurate and has come up with very creative solutions, which is no small thing these days. She is very deliberate and has never disappointed. The process in the US can feel like a bit of a black box, but she truly understands it and knows when you have a strong case. She is fantastic.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Eleanor is absolutely brilliant to work with.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Eleanor Pelta is one of the most loved lawyers nationally. She is smart and an excellent advocate.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Eleanor is an excellent attorney. She has great insights into all the facets of immigration law.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 3Eric S Bord
    Band 3Eric S Bord

    Eric S Bord

    Eric Bord regularly represents high-profile clients in the pharmaceutical, media and retail industries. His broad practice involves a focus on corporate immigration, including I-9 compliance.

    • Eric is a true partner to our business.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Eric is incredible. He is always there for us and available when it counts. Not only does he have the answers we need, but he is also friendly and enjoyable to work with.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Eric is very knowledgeable about immigration. I appreciate his partnership and guidance.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 4Shannon Donnelly
    Band 4Shannon Donnelly

    Shannon Donnelly

    Shannon Donnelly regularly advises clients on immigration policy and compliance, as well as visa program management for large businesses.

    • Shannon is extremely helpful and responsive.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Shannon Donnelly provides exceptional leadership and strategic oversight of the immigration work done to support our employees and the company. She ensures consistency and quality and is always accessible to employees and legal staff.

      Immigration respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (3)

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