Jerome G. Grzeca, Managing Partner of Grzeca Law Group, S.C., has practiced business immigration law for over twenty years in both Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has extensive experience providing legal services to the international business community for the hire and transfer of key personnel around the world. He’s represented clients in the hospitality, healthcare, biotechnology, mining, energy, information technology, automotive, transportation logistics, architectural, professional services, academia and manufacturing industries, among others.
He is a past Director on the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Board of Governors and Chair of the Taskforce on Affiliate Programs (2009); Vice Chair of the DOS Liaison Committee (2009-2010); Executive Director Search Committee (2009); Department of State Liaison Committee (2007-2008); USCIS National Benefits Policy Liaison Committee (2005-2007); Chair of the Wisconsin Advocacy Committee (2005-present); Chair of the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) Liaison Committee (2004-2006); Wisconsin Chapter Chair and Chair of the Milwaukee Bar Association (Immigration and Nationality Section) (2001-2003). He is a seasoned speaker and author of a variety of topics relating to business immigration law, and has served on more than fifty professional panels, webinars and round-table discussions for businesses needing expertise in immigration matters. Attorney Grzeca is listed with The Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and Super Lawyers for excellence in immigration law and was also selected as a Leader in the Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Attorney Grzeca received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the District of Columbia Bar.
Practice areas
Grzeca Law Group (GLG) is an AV-rated law firm dedicated to providing superior professional service to the international business community by advising corporate clients on all aspects of employment-related immigration law. GLG predominately works with multi-national companies with a variety of immigration needs. We represent businesses that span the globe and a variety of industries, advising on U.S. immigration law, as well as the immigration laws of other countries.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1989 | 03/16/2021 |
WI | Good Standing | 1988 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers | Who's Who Legal | 2013 |
Leaders in the Law | Wisconsin Law Journal | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding & Managing Partner | Grzeca Law Group, S.C. | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF) | 2011 - Present | |
Global Alliance of Hospitality Attorneys | 2009 - Present | |
Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys | 2008 - Present | |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA) | Hiring and Retaining Talent to Fit Your Firm’s Culture | 2012 |
AILA Publication | Use of the Visitor Category for Short-term Work/Training Assignments | 2012 |
American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Navigating the Visa Bulletin | 2011 |
Hotel and Restaurant Legal Newsletter | Why an Employer Should Have an Immigration Policy | 2010 |
American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Moving from Vendor to Strategic Partner: Maximizing Client Relationships | 2009 |
American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Keeping it in the Family: The Impact of Corporate Restructuring on Intracompany | 2008 |
American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Security Checks and the Current State of Mandamus | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Marquette U | law | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Upper Midwest AILA Conference | Discussion Leader, “Ethics and PERM" | 2013 |
AILA Immigration Law Seminar | Professional Ethics in Immigration Law: Part 1 | 2013 |
AILA Annual Conference | Discussion Leader, "NIV RFEs: Understanding the Adjudicator’s Perspective & Strategies for Success" | 2013 |
2013 Hospitality Law Conference | Poised for Recovery: Hospitality Visas in a New Economy | 2013 |
AILA Web Seminar | Presenter “Visa Alternatives in a Season of H-1B Drought,” | 2012 |
AILA Colorado Chapter Rocky Mountain Immigration Law Update Conference | Discussion Leader, “Maintenance of Status” | 2012 |
Posted by Matt
December 14, 2012
Osman Mirza, Immigration Attorney on Jun 23, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and experienced with a true determination to succeed. The kind of person you want in your corner.
Syovata Edari, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a great lawyer, a wonderful person and is renowned nationally and internationally in the field of immigration law. He is my go-to person on immigration matters when I have questions about the immigration consequences of certain criminal matters. He is not only an asset to his clients but to the entire legal community.
Osman Mirza, Immigration Attorney on Jun 23, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and experienced with a true determination to succeed. The kind of person you want in your corner.
Syovata Edari, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a great lawyer, a wonderful person and is renowned nationally and internationally in the field of immigration law. He is my go-to person on immigration matters when I have questions about the immigration consequences of certain criminal matters. He is not only an asset to his clients but to the entire legal community.
Roger Pettit, Immigration Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.Jerry knows his business. I do not hesitate to refer my business clients with immigration issues to him.
Thomas Kissinger, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is extremely knowledgable and easy to work with. He has my utmost confidence.