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Biography
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
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
27 years
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC
4551 Forbes Avenue, St 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
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Posted by Thomas | March 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
highly recommended for all your immigration needs
It was a pleasure working with Ellen and her team for my green card application. She is very knowledgeable and kept us well-informed throughout the process. I highly recommend choosing Ellen as your immigration lawyer!
Posted by Srikanth | March 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent firm
Recently we moved to Ellen Freeman firm for our immigration needs , before our petitions were taking several months. After moving to Ellen firm we see great results in our approval , their documentation will make sure that petitions get approved without any RFE.
Posted by Irina Stoiko | March 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent
Selecting Ellen Freeman Immigrations Law Group and specifically attorney, Ellen Freeman, as my immigration attorney was the BEST decision I could have made. Ellen is a caring attorney who is honest, straight-forward, easy to communicate with, attentive, knowledgeable, honest and is very informed...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and fast to respond
Ellen Freeman knows so much about immigration in the USA, it's increasable. Ellen shares the process clearly and will give as much information as possible. The immigration process can be tricky to navigate, but Ellen is excellent to have by your side and on your side.
Posted by Nancy | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and responsive
I have worked with several immigration attorneys throughout my career in HR, and Ellen stands out as one of the best. Ellen is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in the latest immigration processes, and is able to listen to what the client & company needs and balance this with making sure the s...
Ellen Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Pavan Dhillon
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Reid Roberts
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1999
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
MPIA
1989
Odessa National University
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2010
Immigration Law Weekly
PERM for The Beginners
2010
AILA Webinar
Working with Educational Institutions and Designated School Officials: Back to School
2010
AILA 2010 Annual Conference
National Visa Center and Consular Processing
2009
Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
E-verify and Employment Eligibility
2009
ILW.com: Understanding the PERM Process
Understanding the PERM Process
2009
ILW.com: PERM Sticky Issues
PERM Sticky Issues
2009
Buchanan Ingersoll 2009 Spring L&E Seminar
2009 Immigration Update
2009
AILA Annual Conference
Preserving Permanent Residence
2009
AILA 2009 Fall CLE Conference
Immigration Consequences of Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization
2008
Sterling CLE
Introduction to US Immigration Law
2008
Hospitality Human Resources Management Association
Recent Developments and Hot Topics
2007
Great Decisions 2007: Migration
Immigration and Migration
2007
Buchanan Ingersoll Spring L&E Seminar
E-Verify & Employer Compliance
2004
American Society of Women Accountants
Immigration Post 9/11
Publications
Languages
Russian
Ukrainian
Activity
Legal Answers