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Suzanne K. Sukkar

Member and Immigration Practice Group Co-Chair

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    Overview

    Suzanne Sukkar has years of experience in all areas of immigration law, including, obtaining non-immigrant employment-based visas (such as H, L, E, O, P, R, TN, NAFTA visas), immigrant employment-based visas (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5 and PERM labor certifications), outbound (global) immigration, family-based immigration, and naturalization.

    She is experienced in conducting I-9 and LCA file audit training. She has also developed a niche in the area of E-1/E-2 (treaty trader/investor) visa applications, consular processing, and start-up ventures. Suzanne services a multiple array of employment and business related industries including: automotive, healthcare, education, financial services, hospitality/food, IT/technology, engineering, religious, and not-for-profit. She has a solid foundation in various areas of the law which strengthens her ability to represent immigration clients.

    Suzanne represents clients before government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of State, and Department of Labor. She renders strategic and tactical counsel to a broad clientele base including visa matters for client’s employees at all levels of the corporate organizational structure, from the high-profile CEO or President, to the entry-level business professional. Suzanne has represented high-profile companies in the process of changing its executive-level leadership. Through strategic planning and by offering creative solutions, she has assisted with the seamless transfer of numerous executives and professionals to U.S. subsidiaries or affiliates. Additionally, Suzanne has counseled and offered immigration advice to a CEO Search Committee composed of Board Members of two public companies merging.

    Experience

    • Provided comprehensive legal representation to a leading global IT company, addressing various immigration matters crucial to their operations.
    • Advised on and facilitated compliance with immigration requirements for diverse categories, including intracompany transferees, investors, individuals of extraordinary ability, trainees, holders of advanced degrees, professional workers, and skilled laborers.
    • Represented clients in a spectrum of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and divestitures, ensuring seamless navigation of immigration considerations and post-transaction work authorizations for foreign nationals.
    • Orchestrated global immigration strategies and shepherded clients through the intricate processes of securing nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, TN-1/2, L-1A/B, E-1/2, E-3, O-1), green cards, and permanent employment-based immigrant visas.
    • Offered counsel to major corporations grappling with U.S. Department of State consular challenges hindering the issuance of work-authorizing visas, adeptly resolving issues and facilitating visa procurement.
    • Provided legal representation to corporations seeking entry of knowledge, managerial, and executive-level foreign personnel, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
    • Assisted employers in navigating Form I-9 inspections and other work site enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, safeguarding against potential legal liabilities.
    • Supported clients through Department of Labor audits of H-1B labor condition applications and PERM labor certification applications, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
    • Acted as legal counsel for a global architecture firm, overseeing all U.S. temporary and permanent work visa sponsorships, streamlining processes and ensuring compliance.
    • Served as legal counsel for an aerial firefighting company, facilitating numerous E-2 work visas and non-immigrant visa sponsorships for employees, and providing ongoing legal guidance to Human Resources on policy development, management, and immigration compliance.

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