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Pryor Cashman’s Immigration Law Group and Global Mobility Practice bring together a unique blend of seasoned attorneys, trained at some of the country’s premier immigration firms, who offer clients the same high-level expertise as other large global firms, but with a personal, hands-on approach. The group’s clients tend to be mid-size to large national and multinational companies that seek knowledgeable attorneys who understand their business and their biggest challenges. The firm’s immigration attorneys represent the new guard in immigration lawyers – smart, creative, and in tune with their clients’ needs and new business realities.


The group serves a diverse client base and delivers a full range of immigration expertise to national and multinational corporate and individual clients, including artists, athletes, and entertainers, across a broad spectrum of industries, including: aviation, education, financial services, technology, pharmaceutical, fashion, and media and entertainment. A unique area of focus for the group is sports immigration law; we are one of the few firms in New York that offers highly specialized immigration counsel to leagues, teams, and athletes.

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What the Team is Known For

Pryor Cashman has a strong team housed within a full-service firm, offering counsel on a full range of business immigration matters. Its lawyers advise national and multinational clients across an expansive array of industries, including education and technology, and is recognized for its specialty in immigration matters arising in the sports industry. Its areas of focus include I-9 compliance, H-1B visas and long-term strategic immigration plans. The team also handles issues related to changing corporate structure and workplace investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Pryor Cashman advised a major global manufacturer on immigration implications of a U.S. corporate reorganization, including continued work authorization for approximately 180 foreign national employees across H‑1B, L‑1, PERM/I‑140, and E‑2 visa programs.

Strengths

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Pryor Cashman provides exceptional support to their clients. The team is adept at project management and keeping the files on track.

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There is nothing I ask that doesn’t get answered promptly by Pryor Cashman.

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Pryor Cashman’s immigration team has strong depth, with multiple attorneys capable of handling high-volume, time-sensitive and complex matters simultaneously.

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Notable Practitioners

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Avram E Morell
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Avram E Morell
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Avram Morell continues to be the first port of call for many clients with business immigration issues, including household-name insurance companies and financial institutions.

Avram Morell is smart, thoughtful and pragmatic. He maps out costs, tells us what's achievable and is always collaborative.

Avram Morell has a high understanding of complex matters and is creative to achieve great solutions.

Avram Morell has really helped us navigate extremely challenging times.

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Colleen Caden
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Colleen Caden
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Colleen Caden is known for advising national sports organizations on immigration issues. She has special expertise in extraordinary ability visas.

Colleen has an exceptional understanding of our business and the unique demands of the sports industry. She is highly knowledgeable about the importance of securing immigration approvals as quickly as possible to maintain our competitive advantage.

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Maria Fernanda Gandarez
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Maria Fernanda Gandarez
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Maria Fernanda Gandarez assists businesses with a broad range of employment-based immigration matters. She also has deep experience in extraordinary ability petitions.

Maria Fernanda Gandarez is an excellent partner to work with. She truly values her clients’ experience and always makes sure to deliver the desired outcome, while identifying any future roadblocks and ways to overcome them.

Maria Fernanda Gandarez is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am impressed with the level of care and attention to detail she applies to any situation.

Maria is a kind, responsive immigration lawyer.

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Avram E Morell
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Avram E Morell
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Colleen Caden
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Colleen Caden
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Maria Fernanda Gandarez
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Maria Fernanda Gandarez
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