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Immigration | USA

Illinois

Law firms featured in this section provide advice on all aspects of inbound and outbound immigration, such as work permits and visas, workforce mobility, HSMP and other legislative and regulatory changes.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie 5 Years Ranked
  2. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
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Band 2

  1. Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP 3 Years Ranked
  2. Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP 5 Years Ranked
  3. Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.
  4. Quarles & Brady LLP
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Cynthia ShearnFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
1

Band 1

  1. Marketa Lindt
    Marketa Lindt Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked
  2. Tejas Shah
    Tejas Shah Barnes & Thornburg LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. Anna MorzyMehlman Jacobs LLP
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Band 2

  1. Jennifer S. Partee
    Jennifer S. Partee Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
  2. Maria DeLapp
    Maria DeLapp BAL LLP3 Years Ranked
  3. Eric LedbetterQuarles & Brady LLP
  4. Michelle JacobsonFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
  5. Susan Fortino-BrownLaw Offices of Susan Fortino-Brown
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Band 3

  1. Betsy Stelle Morgan Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
  2. Melissa K. Allchin
    Melissa K. Allchin Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
  3. Mercedes Badia-Tavas
    Mercedes Badia-Tavas Barnes & Thornburg LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Timothy G Payne
    Timothy G Payne BakerHostetler LLP2 Years Ranked
  5. Maria KallmeyerQuarles & Brady LLP

Associates to watch

  1. Ana Maria Echiburu TyrrellFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
  2. Nancy NemethFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie is a global powerhouse providing specialist immigration law assistance as part of a full-service offering for corporate clients. The team counsels major national and multinational employers on the full range of domestic and international immigration concerns. Its lawyers assist clients with formulating immigration policies and global compliance programs, and in securing work permits and other visas.
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  2. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Barnes & Thornburg has a strong immigration team, advising clients on a range of business immigration matters, across sectors including financial and academic. Its expertise includes advising clients on investment immigration matters.
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  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin is a go-to firm for sizable corporations as well as nonprofits on high-stakes immigration issues. Its lawyers are particularly well versed in worksite enforcement and immigration-related investigations and litigation. The team frequently assists businesses with employee transfers, visa applications and immigration strategies.

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  3. Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
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  4. Quarles & Brady LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
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