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Immigration

Georgia

20 Years Ranked

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Provided by Eileen MG Scofield

USA

Practice Areas

Directs firm’s U.S. Employment Verification and Global Visa practice. Expert strategist and advisor to employees and employers on compliance policies/practices, including best recruitment practices and ensuring proper work authorization of U.S. workers, legally compliant electronic or other verification (Form I-9, E-Verify, etc.) process, pre- and post-merger & acquisition (M&A) guidance, internal audits, contractor-subcontractor issues, and the avoidance or facilitation of single- or multi-agency government audits, investigations, and litigation in both administrative and federal courts.

Manages corporate/individual global structures, visa-driven investments, tax, remote work, employment, creative temporary work visa options, and “green card” and citizenship process, as well as sensitive family visa matters and personal issues. Liaises with senior executives at DHS, E-Verify, USCIS, ICE, CBP, U.S. DOJ (IER), and SSA. Manages immigration-related labor law matters, including a wealth of experience related to citizenship and national origin discrimination compliance, enforcement, mediation, and litigation, arising out of the U.S. DOJ IER and other federal and state agencies.

Publications

Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, Law360, SHRM, American Corporate Counsel, TAPPI, AILA, West Law Publishing, National Constitution Center.

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Immigration - Georgia

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Eileen Scofield advises corporate clients on ICE I-9 audits, overturning visa denials, and the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions. She also defends DOJ lawsuits alleging immigration violations.

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