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Eleanor Pelta

Eleanor Pelta

Global 2026

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As leader of Morgan Lewis’s immigration practice, Eleanor Pelta counsels clients on legal and strategic issues arising from the international movement of key personnel, from the individual transfer of high-ranking executives to high-volume transfers of expert staff. Her experience includes the use of blanket visa programs and the qualification of companies as “treaty investor” or “treaty trader” entities. Additionally, Eleanor counsels businesses on the immigration implications of corporate changes. For more information, please view her bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/epelta.

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Princeton University, 1982, A.B., Cum Laude; Harvard Law School, 1986, J.D., Cum Laude

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Immigration: Business - USA

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Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • Eleanor is a superstar in the industry; she is well renowned.

    Immigration: BusinessChambers Global Guide
  • Eleanor is a business immigration lawyer who is at the top of her game, she always takes on interesting and creative work and sees things that no one else will see.

    Immigration: BusinessChambers Global Guide
  • Eleanor's responsiveness is truly impressive. We feel we can reach out to her and she always prioritizes us.

    Immigration: BusinessChambers Global Guide

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