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Over 20 years of experience in all aspects of family and employment-based immigration, from strategy to immigration compliance, including IRCA, I-9, LCAs, high volume of employment-based petitions, PERM/alien labor certification applications, immigrant/preference visa petitions, consular processing and adjustment of status filings. Ellen excels at J-1 waivers for foreign medical graduates and "outstanding researcher and professor," "extraordinary ability," and "national interest waiver" priority worker preference petitions. Ellen supports clients through all steps of operating business in the U.S.: from the formation of a corporate entity, the choice of immigration strategy, application for a temporary visa and through permanent residence. Ellen counsels permanent residents during their temporary assignments abroad, international relocation, citizenship process, complex family matters, including marriages to foreign nationals. Bialingual in Russian & English. Counsel escrow agents, financial institutions, pharma, biotech, R&D, non-profits, academia, and hospitals on all aspects of the US immigration.
Visas: H-1B, H-3, B-1, B-2, E-1, E-2, E-3, P-1, P-3, R-1, L-1, O-1, K-1 & TN
• PERM Labor Certifications
• Green Cards through work, family, marriage or investor (EB-5)
• Naturalization & Citizenship
• Due Diligence in Corporate Reorganizations
• Devise Corporate Immigration Strategy and Compliance Methodology
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Acquired: 2009
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
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4551 Forbes Avenue, St 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
70 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Nivetha | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Diligent and highly recommended Immigration Law Group
Ellen Freeman and her incredible team helped me with my work VISA, and I strongly recommend Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group. During the hectic time, Ellen and her group promptly responded to the situation, explained clearly about what needs to be done next and swiftly prepared an exceptional VISA...
Posted by Hector | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very professional team, highly recommended!!
on 2019 I was noticed to be transfer from Mexico to US, we select Ellen as our immigration attorney, she communicates very well how the process will occur and she help us to prepare anything we need for the process, close communication, knowing what is next reduce the stress on this process, and alwa...
Posted by Sidney | February 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Immigration Lawyer you need! Professional, efficient and effective.
We cannot thank Ellen and her team at Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group enough for all their help obtaining a green card for my husband. Before meeting Ellen, we were worried about the difficulties to complete the process, but after our first meeting with Ellen, that changed. She spent time educati...
Posted by Stuart | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Attorney Experience
Ellen and her office were very helpful with my L-1 visa application renewal. With her prompt communication and clear guidance all necessary documents were completed with the US Embassy in London in a timely manner. With all the paperwork filed accurately my interview went smoothly and i had my L-1 vi...
Posted by Elmira | October 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent attorney_ green card process
Mrs. Ellen Freeman is an excellent attorney, when we hired her to represent us for getting green card through marriage she demonstrated her legal expertise and knowledge from the beginning of the case by being very responsive to our questions and explaining the whole legal process patiently. She was ...
"As a Canadian Immigration attorney, I am often asked to provide referrals for US immigration attorneys. My clients have consistently agreed that Ellen Freeman is one of the best in the business. She is smart, crafts long-term immigration strategies and is one of the most dedicated immigration attorneys I have ever met."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Family lawyer
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2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal
2017
Corporation Immigration, Who's Who Legal
2016
Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal
2015
Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal
2012
Pittsburgh Best Lawyers, Pittsburgh Best Lawyers
1999
Order of Barristers, University of Pittsburgh Law School
1998
Best Oralist, Niagara International Moot Court
1998
Best Argument for the Applicant, Niagara International Moot Court
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group
2018 - 2019
Partner in Charge, Pittsburgh Office, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
2010 - 2018
Partner, K & L Gates
2006 - 2010
Counsel, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
1999 - 2006
Associate, Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.
1998 - 1998
Summer Associate, Morgan Lewis
1997 - 1997
Clerk, Bankruptcy Court
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationGlobal Section, Streering Commitee Member
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Pittsburgh Human Resources AssociationLPD Committee Member
2008 - 2010
NAFSAMember
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
MPIA
1989
MA - Masters
2010
2010
Working with Educational Institutions and Designated School Officials: Back to School
2010
2009
2009
Understanding the PERM Process
2009
PERM Sticky Issues
2009
2009 Immigration Update
2009
Preserving Permanent Residence
2009
Immigration Consequences of Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization
2008
Introduction to US Immigration Law
2008
Recent Developments and Hot Topics
2007
Immigration and Migration
2007
E-Verify & Employer Compliance
2004
Immigration Post 9/11
Russian
Ukrainian
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