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Announcing the 2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide

The first edition of the Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide for 2024 is now live and includes recognitions for all Best Lawyers immigration law awards.

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October 9, 2023 12:01 AM

Introducing the first edition of the 2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide, live online now! The Immigration Legal Guide is a curated practice area hub which boasts Best Lawyers content and a compilation of all lawyers awarded in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Immigration Law.

The Immigration Law Legal Guide offers exclusive editorial written by recognized lawyers across the country who are sharing their expertise insight into the most sophisticated immigration law matters. Some articles include:

  • Why domestic visa renewals are slowly becoming a game-changer in the area of immigration.
  • An in depth look at newly offered guidance on how to navigate I-9 Form alterations.
  • How the U.S. asylum system, government and immigration courts manage to handle over 1.3 million cases pending cases, a staggering number that requires proper allocation of resources to aid this watershed and resolve claims faster.
  • Stories of immigrants and abuse survivors who may not be aware of their legal options.

The Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide offers informative editorial, guidance and counsel to clients seeking legal assistance in immigration law. Whether emigrating to the U.S., seeking guidance for visa renewal or needing assistance with labor certification and other immigration applications, the Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide offers comprehensive legal knowledge and access to the nation’s most talented attorneys and law firms. Some firms highlighted in the Immigration Law Legal Guide include:

The Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide is designed for the client and offers accessible advice and guidance.

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