In today’s global business environment, successful companies need access to the best and most talented people. We open a world of opportunity for employers and employees alike.

At Mayer, we understand the complexities of immigration law. We work closely with you to facilitate the proper documentation for recruiting, training and hiring employees from other countries. We also coordinate with foreign specialists for U.S. employees who wish to work abroad. 

Complex International Regulations — Simplified

We help companies, organizations and individuals navigate the international hurdles that separate employers and employees, including owners, managers, executives, treaty investors and traders, essential workers, athletes, coaches, persons of extraordinary ability, corporate trainees, and students. 

We also counsel corporate clients on immigration compliance, hiring and termination decisions concerning foreign nationals, employer sanctions, and anti-discrimination issues. Areas of specialty include:

  • Business visitor/pleasure visas (B-1/B-2)
  • Trainee visas (H-3)
  • Consular applications and renewals
  • Treaty trader/investor visas (E-1/E-2)
  • I-9 compliance and employer sanctions issues
  • I-131 advance paroles and reentry permits
  • I-140 immigrant petitions
  • I-485 adjustment of status
  • I-539 extensions/change of status
  • I-765 employment authorizations
  • Intracompany transferee visas (L-1)
  • Religious worker visas (R-1)
  • National interest waivers
  • Professional visas (H-1B)
  • Student visas (F-1)
  • Temporary worker visas (H-2B)
  • PERM certifications
  • Trainee and exchange visas (J-1)
  • Performer visas (artists, athletes, entertainers) (P)
  • Obtaining U.S. permanent residence through employment, investment or family relationships (EB-5)
  • TN NAFTA work authorizations
  • N-400 applications for naturalization; N-600 applications for certificate of citizenship
  • Extraordinary ability visas (scientists, artists, athletes and others) (O)
  • Short and long-term planning of both permanent and temporary international transfers of personnel for corporate clients