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www.nelsonmullins.com
www.nelsonmullins.com
Corporate Immigration Practice
ATLANTAAtlantic Station201 17th Street NW, Suite 1700Atlanta, GA 30363Tel: 404.322.6000Contact: Michael E. Hollingsworth II
BOSTONOne Post Office Square30th FloorBoston, MA 02109-2127Tel: 617.573.4700Contact: Peter J. Haley
CHARLESTONLiberty Center, Suite 600151 Meeting StreetCharleston, SC 29401-2239Tel: 843.853.5200Contact: Michael T. Cole
CHARLOTTEBank of America Corporate Center 42nd Floor, 100 North Tryon St.Charlotte, NC 28202-4007Tel: 704.417.3000Contact: Tracy E. Tomlin
COLUMBIAMeridian, 17th Floor 1320 Main StreetColumbia, SC 29201Tel: 803.799.2000 Contact: Gus M. Dixon
GREENVILLEPoinsett Plaza, Suite 900104 South Main StreetGreenville, SC 29601-2122Tel: 864.250.2300Contact: Timothy E. Madden
JACKSONVILLE50 N. Laura StreetSuite 2800Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: 904.665.3600Contact: Daniel B. Nunn, Jr.
MYRTLE BEACHBNC Bank Corporate Center, Suite 3003751 Robert M. Grissom ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29577 Tel: 843.448.3500Contact: Thomas F. Moran
NASHVILLEOne Nashville Place 150 Fourth Avenue, NorthSuite 1100Nashville, TN 37219Tel: 615.664.5300Contact: Laurence M. Papel
RALEIGHGlenLake One, Suite 2004140 Parklake Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612 Tel: 919.877.3800Contact: Noah H. Huffstetler, III
TALLAHASSEE3600 Maclay Blvd. SouthSuite 202Tallahassee, FL 32312-1267 Tel: 850.907.2500Contact: J. Andy Bertron
WASHINGTON101 Constitution Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202.712.2800Contact: Timothy J. Fitzgibbon
WEST VIRGINIA949 Third Avenue, Suite 200 Huntington, WV 25701Tel: 304.526.3500Contact: Marc E. Williams
WINSTON-SALEMThe KnollwoodSuite 530380 Knollwood StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27103 Tel: 336.774.3300Contact: Denise M. Gunter
NELSON MULLINSOFFICES
www.nelsonmullins.com
• Founded in 1897• More than 500 lawyers and other
professionals• Fourteen offices • Nelson Mullins provides advice and counsel
in, corporate, international law, economic development, securities, finance, intellectual property, government relations, regulatory compliance, healthcare, environmental, real estate, labor and employment, privacy and security, business immigration, litigation and other needs of clients
• Nelson Mullins lawyers have handled cases in most states and have argued before many appellate courts
• Nelson Mullins lawyers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as early stage companies and emerging enterprises
• Nelson Mullins professionals include a former U.S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina, a former Lt. Governor of North Carolina, two former U.S. Ambassadors, members of Congress, and other government and community leaders
• Nelson Mullins maintains vigorous diversity, pro bono, and community service programs
THE FIRM
This page is for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future legal representation.
STRENGTHS
• Lawyers who understand that diverse, global clients need immediate, practical immigration solutions to assist in timely and efficient international relocation of key employees.
• From international trade sanctions to unfair immigrated employment practices and Homeland Security investigation defense, our team of attorneys have the collective breadth and depth of knowledge to provide our clients with comprehensive legal advice in corporate immigration including corporate processes, visa acquisitions, agency compliance, and employer defense.
• We recognize companies of all sizes want solutions and fees tailored specifically to meet their needs. With our ability to offer clients flat, capped, package, and hourly fee structures, we provide our clients the flexibility to determine the fee structure that best matches their culture and desired outcome.
• We utilize our in-house experience to partner with our clients to assist with knowledge transfer to key employees on a variety of topics related to business immigration. We provide training sessions, handbooks and document templates that enable our clients to capitalize on our expertise to leverage their internal resources
Experience
• National Corporate Immigration Counsel. Immigration counsel to global Fortune 500 corporations, pharmaceutical companies, technology start ups, and international manufacturers.
• Government Liaison. Well-developed relationships with key government officials in several states, the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of State, and Department of Justice.
• National Defense Counsel. Work directly with government agencies and officials at state and federal level to resolve violations and Notices of Intent to Fine.” Design employer processes to reduce legal exposure while assuring compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and practices encouraged by relevant agencies.
Services Provided
• Global HR and relocation advice, including third country visa requirements and export license controls.
• Preparation of all employment-based work nonimmigrant visa petitions: B-1, E-1/E-2/E-3, J-1, H-1B, L-1, O-1, P-1 and TN categories.
• Preparation and filing of all employment and investment based applications for legal permanent residency (“Green Cards”).
• Representation in compliance investigations by Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice.
• Strategic planning on the immigration related issues created by corporate change (M&A, divestures and reorganization).
• Advice on employer policies related to immigration,
• Hiring, termination, employment verification, and I-9 and E-Verify processes.
• Advice on trade sanctions and export licensing requirements for international personnel transfers.
For more information contact:Sarah E. Buffett
sarah.buffett@nelsonmullins.comT: 704.417.3032F: 803.255.9031
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