Announcing the 2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide

How US Immigration Works: Everything You Need to Know

by Jennifer Verta

Explore the pathways, processes and evolving policies shaping U.S. immigration today.

Domestic Visa Renewal

by Tiffany Derentz

Domestic visa renewal is a game-changer, but it will take time and resources.

Jan Pederson’s Immigration Career

by Wright, Constable & Skeen

Jan Pederson is an immigration law lawyer and partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen, where she has built a strong career working to obtain the best results for her clients.

Compelling Circumstances EAD: A Pragmatic Policy Evolution

by Fariba Faiz

The article discusses the significance of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Policy Alert PA-2023-18, which clarifies the criteria for obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(35) for foreign nationals facing compelling circumstances.

Changes to the New Form I-9 and Verification Process

by Nia Doaks

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honoree Nia Doaks of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete offers guidance in navigating new Form I-9 changes.

Should We Eliminate the H-1B Cap?

by Roxanne H. Levine

The United States’ H-1B visa program has helped foster growth in the U.S. while also placing severe limitations on visas. It may be time to consider eliminating the program cap altogether.

Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: What Are Your Legal Options?

by Tracie L. Morgan

Immigrants who have survived abuse at the hands of their partners may not be aware of their legal options. Tracie Morgan, seasoned immigration attorney, explains more.

Gonzalez Olivieri, LLC: An Immigration Firm You Can Trust

by Gonzalez Olivieri

Gonzalez Olivieri, LC has years of experience in immigration law specializing in helping businesses and families in Texas through complex legal proceedings.

Waiver Programs for International Medical Graduates

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish

Immigration lawyer Elizabeth L.A. Garvish offers an overview of the interested government agency waiver programs for international medical graduates.

I-140 Petition

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish and Vivien Li

I-140 petition requires financial ability to pay for small business, sole proprietor, household and other individual petitioners.

The Current Situation for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.

by Allison Lukanich and Murali Bashyam

The U.S. asylum system has a staggering over 1.3 million cases pending before immigration courts and the government must distribute more resources to aid this watershed and resolve asylum claims faster.

Maximizing Your Chances of Approval With an Immigration Attorney

by Best Lawyers

Immigrating to the U.S. can be a complex and lengthy experience. In this article, Best Lawyers evaluates how an immigration attorney can help along the way.

The Day-To-Day of an Immigration Lawyer in the U.S.

by Best Lawyers

In this article, Best Lawyers takes a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an immigration lawyer, what roles they must take on and how their assistance may be critical to the outcome of a case.

Maximizing Your Chances of Approval with an Immigration Attorney

by Best Lawyers

Immigrating to a new country is often a complex, arduous and sometimes costly process. To maximizing your chances of approval on your immigration journey, seek the counsel of an experienced immigration attorney.

Same-Sex Couples and Marriage Visas: Everything You Need To Know

by Elizabeth Hagearty

All marriages are considered equal under U.S. law. Here’s what that means for LGBTQIA+ immigrants.

Paying It Forward

by Best Lawyers

One woman’s journey from immigrant daughter to immigration attorney: her passion, purpose, and pursuit of excellence.

2025 Best Lawyers Awards Announced: Honoring Outstanding Legal Professionals Across the U.S.

by Jennifer Verta

Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Awards Canada: Celebrating Legal Excellence

by Jennifer Verta

Presenting the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Legal Distinction on Display: 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™

by Best Lawyers

The industry’s best lawyers and firms working in France are revealed in the newly released, comprehensive the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™.

Announcing the 13th Edition of Best Lawyers Rankings in the United Kingdom

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the newest edition of legal rankings in the United Kingdom, marking the 13th consecutive edition of awards in the country.

Announcing the 16th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Germany Rankings

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers announces the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™, featuring a unique set of rankings that highlights Germany's top legal talent.

Celebrating Excellence in Law: 11th Edition of Best Lawyers in Italy™

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers announces the 11th edition of The Best Lawyers in Italy™, which features an elite list of awards showcasing Italy's current legal talent.

Combating Nuclear Verdicts: Empirically Supported Strategies to Deflate the Effects of Anchoring Bias

by Sloan L. Abernathy

Sometimes a verdict can be the difference between amicability and nuclear level developments. But what is anchoring bias and how can strategy combat this?

Things to Do Before a Car Accident Happens to You

by Ellie Shaffer

In a car accident, certain things are beyond the point of no return, while some are well within an individual's control. Here's how to stay legally prepared.

The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

Find the Best Lawyers for Your Needs

by Jennifer Verta

Discover how Best Lawyers simplifies the attorney search process.

Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

Prop 36 California 2024: California’s Path to Stricter Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform

by Jennifer Verta

Explore how Prop 36 could shape California's sentencing laws and justice reform.

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

by Jeremy Wilson and Taylor Rodney Marks

In today's age, we are always on the move, often inhabiting spaces we don't own. But what happens when someone else's property injures you or someone you know?

Woman on a Mission

by Rebecca Blackwell

Baker Botts partner and intellectual property chair Christa Brown-Sanford discusses how she juggles work, personal life, being a mentor and leadership duties.

Why Backlinks Matter for Law Firm SEO

by Nancy Lippincott

The key ingredient to a law firm's online search visibility could lie within backlinks, a driving factor in the industry's efforts to build an SEO-based future.

Best Lawyers Celebrates Women in the Law: Ninth Edition

by Alliccia Odeyemi

Released in both print and digital form, Best Lawyers Ninth Edition of Women in the Law features stories of inspiring leadership and timely legal issues.