Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law
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Vi Nguyen is a senior attorney at Foster LLP in our Houston office. Vi works primarily in employment-based immigration matters. A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law with an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Vi served as a student attorney in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s Immigration Clinic and served as President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association. Prior to joining the firm and receiving her law degree, Vi worked as an inte...
Catherine is a member of the Cross-Border Risks team. Her practice focuses on compliance, internal investigations, and business immigration. My focus I help clients navigate complex immigration and government compliance matters. I work closely with John Sandweg and our team of former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to handle crises, manage risk, and determine solutions to complex cross-border issues. I have assisted clients with criminal, civil, and regulatory investigations ...
Elizabeth A. Olivera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Peter Y. Cheun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Immigration Law. Peter Y., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dr. Viktoria Bloomberg is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Bloomrich Law Firm , a boutique practice dedicated to business and family-based immigration. Recognized in the top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California by Super Lawyers (Rising Stars, 2024–2026) and included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch , Dr. Bloomberg represents extraordinary professionals, entrepreneurs, and families navigating complex U.S. immigration matters. Her practice includes securing EB-1 and O-1 approvals, r...
Jaime McGuire, an immigration and adoption attorney, is a partner at Amaryllis Law. Jaime has been an integral part of Amaryllis Law’s thriving removal practice over the years. Having significant success in court and in victim advocacy, she has gradually accepted more and more responsibilities. She now manages the employment and adoption practices. In 2020, she was the recipient of the FBA-ILS Younger Lawyer of the Year Award. She has also been selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star in I...
Elaine R. Singerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Immigration Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Elaine R., who practices law in Ashburn, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lizbeth M. Chow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Lizbeth M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lizbeth M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah P. Chiang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Sarah P., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Portnoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Daniel, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With nearly two decades of experience in the field of immigration law, Jennifer Kim brings her broad experience managing employment-based immigration matters to guide both domestic and international clients through the complex U.S. immigration landscape. Jennifer strategically advises employers to help secure and retain key international talent. Jennifer provides creative immigration solutions to domestic and multinational corporate clients across a variety of industries including entertainme...
Johnna Main Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Johnna Main, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Johnna Main is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Faraz Qaisrani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Faraz, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Faraz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Trey DeBrine is an experienced attorney focusing on employment and family-based immigration law. His current practice includes business non-immigrant visa options, such as H-1B, L-1, TN, and P-1 visas, as well as immigrant visas through PERM, Multinational Managers, Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers and Professors, and National Interest Waivers. Trey specializes in J-1 waivers through Conrad 30, DHHS Interested Government Agency waivers, and no objection waivers. Trey has advised...
Agnes Cha Rudinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Agnes Cha, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Agnes Cha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philip A.S. Shepherd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Philip A.S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip A.S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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