Laura Devine Attorneys LLC > New York, United States > Firm Profile

Laura Devine Attorneys LLC
447 MADISON AVENUE
SUITE 240
NEW YORK, NY 10022
NEW YORK
United States

Labor and employment > Immigration Tier 3

Laura Devine Attorneys LLC immigration practice is led by ‘highly knowledgeable’ New York-based attorneys Jennifer Stevens and Laura Devine and caters to a diverse portfolio of clients from a diversity of industry sectors. The group are further strengthened by their transatlantic partners based in the London office. The practice heads are supported by dual-qualified Miglena Ilieva and Jane Lee, who focuses on business immigration and compliance.

Practice head(s):

Jennifer Stevens; Laura Devine

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They have a very hands-on approach and are attentive to details. They are knowledgeable, always available and willing to help.’

‘They are attentive to details, very knowledgeable and rapid responses. I work closely with Jennifer Stevens (Managing Partner).’

‘Multiple offices, capable team, seamless contact points, expertise.’

‘Very knowledgeable, responsive, caring, engaging.’

‘The team was very helpful in terms of assisting us with our Managing Directors Visa process. Helped answer any questions we had an joined any video calls for further clarification and communication.’ 

‘We worked with Jane Lee and she was very helpful and responsive during the entire process.’

‘Jenny and her team are very competent and extremely trusted partners. They act as an extension of our team, with minimum information they understand exactly what our expectations/ requirements are and delivery actions/ tasks promptly, efficiently and effectively. The whole team is extremely knowledgeable and are able to cover for each other in their absence.’

With offices in London and New York, Laura Devine Immigration is regarded as a “stellar” immigration boutique with a powerful transatlantic capability.

Focusing on UK and US immigration and European free movement, we rank in the top tier for immigration across legal directories and are recognised as an “excellent”, “committed” and dedicated team noted for going above and beyond to achieve success for our clients.

Corporate immigration: Delivering a seamless immigration service to businesses, we develop strategic immigration plans and provide support across all areas of UK and US corporate immigration, including UK sponsor licence applications (Tiers 2, 4 and 5), sponsor licence management, compliance training and audit services. Our US services comprise US petitions, including Blanket and Individual L-1; H-1B/E-3 Speciality Worker; O-1 Extraordinary Ability; and Employment-Based Immigrant cases. Our lawyers work closely with HR teams to provide support with their day to day immigration requirements.

Entrepreneurs and investors: We have the knowledge and skill to advise individuals on entrepreneur and investor visa applications. Whether a client is contemplating investing in, or setting up a new UK venture, we provide guidance from the outset, taking a holistic view to ensure we advise on the most appropriate means to meet the client’s long-term immigration aims addressing possible extensions and settlement routes. Our US team guides both individual and corporate investors through the process of establishing or purchasing a company in the US in order to obtain E-2 treaty investor visas for the investors and employees of the enterprise.

Personal immigration: We advise private clients and their families on the full immigration process. From visa/entry clearance applications and extension applications to indefinite leave to remain or to obtaining British citizenship and passports. Our US team assists clients with visitor visa applications and waivers of inadmissibility, and advising US citizens living abroad on matters including renunciation of citizenship, passport renewal, second passport applications and registration of birth for US citizen children born abroad. As for Human Rights, we have a dedicated team with extensive knowledge to advise individuals on human rights claims and appeals. They will go the distance to challenge policy and lobby on behalf of clients.

Laura Devine Immigration is associated with Laura Devine Attorneys LLC, New York.

Department Name Email Telephone
Partner Jennifer Stevens jennifer.stevens@lauradevine.com 1 (212) 661 5401
Senior Associate Solicitor Miglena Ilieva miglena.ilieva@lauradevine.com 1 (212) 661 5401
Senior Associate Jane Lee jane.lee@lauradevine.com 1 (212) 661 5401
Photo Name Position Profile
Laura Devine photo Laura Devine Managing Partner
Christi Hufford Jackson photo Christi Hufford Jackson Partner and Head of the US Practice
Miglena Ilieva photo Miglena Ilieva Senior Associate Solicitor
Jane Lee photo Jane Lee Senior Associate
Jennifer Stevens photo Jennifer Stevens Managing Partner