Ranked in the top tier by Chambers USA 2009 and recognized as a practice that combines "superb transactional capabilities" with "timely, thorough and cost-effective" service, and hailed by Chambers Global 2009 as "an excellent US immigration practice," the group includes seasoned immigration practitioners as well as former government officials who have held key positions critical to navigating the technical and policy dimensions of immigration matters. From advising clients on the best options for non-U.S. nationals to obtain authorization to live and work in the United States, to legislative advocacy, to regulatory compliance and enforcement, our top-ranked attorneys offer an important combination of technical savvy, policy sense, and political skill. We are accustomed to handling large, varied, and complex legal matters, and have excellent relationships with representatives from the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, State, and Justice, and U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, as well as members of Congress.

As an international practice with offices located throughout Europe and Asia, Hogan & Hartson serves as immigration counsel to U.S. and foreign clients, including large corporations, high-tech startups, universities, sports teams, hospitals, foreign governments, individuals, and other organizations. The multinational practice spans all industries. We use this broad and extensive experience to assist our clients in formulating immigration strategies and in achieving successful results in regulatory matters, as well as legislative and policy advocacy to meet their immigration needs.

Former Leadership Positions

• Paul Virtue, General Counsel, Immigration and Naturalization Service