Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Immigration

Partner, New York

Scott works on the full range of employment-based business immigration matters. Scott advises multinational corporations, startups, nonprofits and other organizations seeking immigrant and nonimmigrant visas on behalf of their employees. He advises clients throughout their hiring, transfer and retention of foreign talent. His work includes obtaining temporary work authorization for managers, professionals, artists, individuals of extraordinary ability and other people with specific skills, and securing employment-based permanent residence status for employees. Scott also counsels clients on the immigration implications of corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions as well as on employer sanctions and other immigration compliance obstacles across the United States’ immigration system. In addition to his work with corporate clients and organizations, Scott assists high-net-worth investors seeking permanent residence based on a substantial investment under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. He also assists individuals seeking permanent residence through marriage.