Husch Blackwell LLP

Well-established across Kansas and Missouri, Husch Blackwell LLP advises on employment-related immigration sponsorship strategies for US employers, including short- and long-term work authorisations, non-immigrant visas and permanent residence. The team is also a key port of call for companies seeking I-9 and e-verify compliance training. An esteemed duo heads up the department: Kelli Meilink, in Kansas City, and Christine Fabin, who operates through The Link. Meilink assists companies with the permanent residence process and L-1 and E-2 visa programs. Fabin is a key contact for organizations looking to hire foreign nationals and is particularly strong at sponsorship petitions and employment-based green cards. In St Louis, Tiffany Baldwin offers immigration advice tailored to the healthcare sector, with extensive experience with physician waivers.