Immigration
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 1
About
Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Our lawyers counsel and assist clients in the highly complex area of immigration, nationality, and employer sanctions (I-9) law. We focus our representation in this area on securing employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas for our clients’ global workforces, though our representation necessarily includes related family-based immigration matters as well. Our clients span the spectrum from entrepreneurs to large public corporations and operate in a broad range of industries, from automobile manufacturing to computer-related consulting services, and from retailing/fashion design to financial services. Our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys work with immigration specialist paralegals and support staff and the latest technical and automated tools to provide effective and efficient solutions to immigration problems.
We also advise clients on important immigration-related employment issues, such as employment eligibility, verification and recordkeeping requirements. We help clients establish new compliance programs, assess the effectiveness of existing compliance programs, and advise on critical improvements. In addition, our lawyers focus on strategic planning with clients to avoid immigration-related problems. We regularly monitor changes in laws and regulations to inform clients of new developments and assist them in complying with new requirements.
Chambers Review
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is a highly regarded immigration firm with a strong focus on employment-based immigration. The firm frequently assists clients from the retail, manufacturing and hospitality sectors, among others. Due to the partners' fluency in Japanese, the team is well placed to assist Japanese-speaking clients. Its attorneys also advise on employer sanctions law, and demonstrate complementary skills in family-based immigration.
Work Highlights
- Vorys advised American Honda all immigration matters relating to US operations, including visa petitions and I-9 policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very knowledgeable, responsive and patient, providing a five-star service."
"All attorneys at Vorys are solid in their counsel. They are responsive and cooperative in working to our expectations."
"The team is very knowledgeable, responsive and patient, providing a five-star service."
"All attorneys at Vorys are solid in their counsel. They are responsive and cooperative in working to our expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Japanese speaker David Cook is highly regarded for advising both companies and individuals on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. He demonstrates further experience in I-9 regulations and policies.
"David is a seasoned business immigration practitioner."
"David is always able to seamlessly answer questions and provide representation and advice."
Sachiyo Peterson has deep experience in employment-based immigration, and frequently advises on how corporate reorganizations impact upon immigration matters. She is further experienced in family-based immigration.
"Sachiyo is sharp, responsive and aware of our operations and products."
"She is excellent in the support she provides. She is very knowledgeable regarding the matters we take to her."