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Sarah J Hawk

Sarah J Hawk

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Entertainment, European Services, Financial Services, Greater China and South East Asia, Healthcare, Higher Education, Immigration and Global Mobility Services, Immigration Compliance - Worksite Enforcement Services, Immigration Pathfinder Program, Japanese Services, Labor and Employment, Media, Professional Sports, Sports

Career

Sarah Hawk navigates complex immigration law matters, providing strategic counsel to multinational corporations and individuals across diverse sectors. With decades of experience, she secures visas and permanent residency for key personnel ranging from corporate leadership to distinguished researchers and artists. Sarah's skills frequently result in seamless global workforce management in an ever-evolving international landscape.

Sarah brings a profound understanding of how current and emerging immigration legislation can translate into pragmatic, effective solutions for clients. Her ability to develop and implement tailored immigration policies helps companies maintain compliance while attracting and retaining top talent.

Sarah's comprehensive approach to providing legal advice encompasses a broad range of immigration matters. She oversees the preparation of various employment-based petitions, ranging from B business visitor and E-2 investor visas to intricate EB-1 Outstanding Researcher and Extraordinary Ability cases. Her proficiency extends to I-9 and E-verify compliance, where she guides clients through audits, investigations, and policy development, mitigating potential legal risks.

Beyond her legal practice, Sarah has represented Atlanta's business interests on an international scale. She is a frequent speaker at major events on business immigration issues. This engagement keeps her at the forefront of industry developments, enabling her to provide innovative counsel to clients across this rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Education

Agnes Scott College

B.A.

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D.

Agnes Scott College

M.A.T

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Immigration - Georgia

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Sarah Hawk has extensive experience securing visas on executive, specialized knowledge and extraordinary ability grounds, as well as overseeing I-9 compliance training and audits.

Strengths

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  • Sarah Hawk is incredibly smart and dedicated.

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