Immigration Practice Overview

Barst & Mukamal LLP provides comprehensive legal immigration services for all types of immigration matters. As the oldest law firm in the United States focusing exclusively on immigration law, Barst has dealt with virtually every facet of immigration law and has been assisting clients with immigration law matters since 1930. Each New York immigration attorney at our firm has extensive legal knowledge with regard to U.S. citizenship and immigration services, with practice areas including:

In-House Immigration Services

Barst offers in-house immigration seminars to companies wishing to educate and update their human resources staff, legal counsel or recruiters in all aspects of immigration issues. We offer open discussions and in-depth reviews of current practices and recent government policy changes that are relevant to your business. If you would like to learn more about our seminars and other in-house services or would like to set up a seminar for your company, contact Barst at 212-686-3838.

Visa Options

Barst regularly assists clients who are seeking entry into the United States by advising them on the appropriate visa(s) available. Visa seekers have diverse backgrounds and occupations, and our attorneys regularly advise clients regarding their visa options and assist them in selecting the appropriate visa. For a complete listing of visa options and their corresponding qualifications, visit our Visa Options page.

Permanent Residency

At Barst, each attorney provides the information and guidance needed to obtain permanent residence in the United States. This complex and highly-regulated process can be daunting for both the hiring employer and the employee seeking residence. To learn more about the procedures and requirements for obtaining permanent residence, visit our How to Get Permanent Residence page.

Labor Certification

While labor certification is most often associated with obtaining permanent residency, many professionals seek labor certification on semi-permanent and temporary bases as well. Barst attorneys have extensive experience in successfully obtaining labor certifications on behalf of our clients. In today’s global economy, the ability to conduct business internationally is essential to many of our clients, and we have the experience necessary to best advise them. For details on the labor certification process, visit our Labor Certification page.

Enforcement Issues

The U.S. government requires all workers, foreign and domestic, to be properly registered for employment in the United States. Employers must follow strict guidelines to ensure compliance with these government regulations, including identity and eligibility verification of all workers, regardless of citizenship. For employers that rely on foreign workers with specialty occupations, select visa types are available to these workers and employers must properly document these workers. To learn about compliance with these regulations, visit our Enforcement Issues page.

News and Resources

Barst attorneys are always abreast of the most recent developments and changes in immigration law. For firm-related news, instructional tools and law updates, visit our Firm News page. For an update on the latest immigration headlines, visit our Recent Immigration News page. For further information regarding the government agencies responsible for immigration regulation, visit our Resources page.