WHAT WE DO
A global economy demands global solutions to business and employment migration issues. Visalaw International is the first worldwide alliance of immigration lawyers. Visalaw International’s lawyers are some of the best known business immigration lawyers in the world. All our members regularly represent the largest global companies in immigration matters. Our lawyers and their firms are all highly regarded in their home countries and dedicated to working with each other through Visalaw International to help companies and individuals successfully navigate the complex immigration laws around the world.
Visalaw International member firms are found in all the regions of the world and we are constantly expanding our reach. Through the alliance, member firms can assist clients located anywhere in the world.
Clients can work directly with a Visalaw International member in their destination country/market or retain an alliance member in their home country to manage all global transfers.
The lawyers in the Visalaw International alliance are experts in all types of corporate and business immigration including:
In addition to their expertise in the field of corporate immigration many of our members have further areas of specialization not listed on this site. For details of our members' full range of expertise and services please refer to their firms' websites via the links provided at the end of their biographies.
Our members pride themselves on their global outlook and their participation, frequently in leadership roles, in international legal organizations and conferences. Many are involved in writing the legislation that governs the immigration laws in their own counties. Our members are active in the publication of articles and books on the subject of immigration law. Many also all play leading roles in national and international bar associations and are regularly interviewed by journalists from national and international media organizations seeking their opinions on immigration and related issues.
We know that competing in the global marketplace is tough, and migration laws are a trade barrier that brings additional challenges. We aim to help our clients negotiate that barrier successfully and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
Visalaw International member firms are found in all the regions of the world and we are constantly expanding our reach. Through the alliance, member firms can assist clients located anywhere in the world.
Clients can work directly with a Visalaw International member in their destination country/market or retain an alliance member in their home country to manage all global transfers.
The lawyers in the Visalaw International alliance are experts in all types of corporate and business immigration including:
- Applications by local and foreign companies/ businesses wishing to employ foreign nationals,
- Applications by companies/ businesses relating to opening operations in a foreign country,
- Complex intra-company transfers including transfer of foreign employees in the context of international services contracts, mergers and acquisitions, industrial assembly, subcontracting, film shoots, live shows, sporting events,
- Short-notice relocation of large numbers of staff, for example, in the entertainment industry,
- Applications by highly skilled persons, entrepreneurs and investors, sole representatives,
- Family applications related to all the above.
In addition to their expertise in the field of corporate immigration many of our members have further areas of specialization not listed on this site. For details of our members' full range of expertise and services please refer to their firms' websites via the links provided at the end of their biographies.
Our members pride themselves on their global outlook and their participation, frequently in leadership roles, in international legal organizations and conferences. Many are involved in writing the legislation that governs the immigration laws in their own counties. Our members are active in the publication of articles and books on the subject of immigration law. Many also all play leading roles in national and international bar associations and are regularly interviewed by journalists from national and international media organizations seeking their opinions on immigration and related issues.
We know that competing in the global marketplace is tough, and migration laws are a trade barrier that brings additional challenges. We aim to help our clients negotiate that barrier successfully and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
