Immigration law was complex before September 11, 2001. It has become even more so since. One of every nine persons in the United States is foreign born. U.S. employers are increasingly meeting their human capital needs with foreign workers, and many are encountering complex immigration law issues for the first time.

Faegre Baker Daniels assists global companies with U.S. work petitions, I-9 compliance and international visas. We help employers through the complex and constantly changing maze of laws governing the employment of foreign workers. We provide immigration services to a variety of employers, including global companies, mid-size corporations, small businesses, start-ups, health care institutions and providers, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations and local governments.

By counseling employers around the world, our clients rely on us for an understanding of international laws as well as the local cultures and corporate settings in which they are applied. We also provide integrated and concurrent strategic business planning around employment and international benefits issues. Our coordinated approach helps clients maximize business opportunities and reduce business risks associated with these issues.

Temporary and Permanent U.S. Work Visa Petitions

We advise on and prepare the full range of temporary and permanent U.S. employment-based visa petitions. Using interactive web-based technology, we track visa expiration dates and provide online case status reports, which helps our clients better manage their immigration caseload. We also advise on the immigration impact of corporate changes, such as mergers and acquisitions and reductions in force.

I-9 Compliance Procedures and Audits

When companies need assistance in establishing I-9 compliance procedures, our immigration lawyers provide guidance on documentation and employment eligibility issues that arise in the hiring or reverification process. Our immigration lawyers and employment law litigators also work collaboratively to defend employers who are subject to I-9 audits, worksite enforcement actions and immigration-related discrimination claims brought by U.S. federal and state agencies.

International Visas

Our Minneapolis, London and Shanghai offices advise companies on best options and prepare international visa applications for key personnel being relocated to Europe, Asia and around the world.

Cross-Border Issues

We handle cross-border employment, employee benefits, compensation and pension-related issues, including foreign assignments and secondments, foreign hires, expatriate agreements, international equality and diversity issues, and merger, acquisition and joint venture transactions involving multinational parties. We also counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters involving benefit plan administration, international pensions and pan-European pensions.

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