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Biography
Olivia McLaren, Ltd. is a boutique law practise dedicated to the provision of strategic immigration assistance for businesses wishing to establish or strengthen a U.S. presence and individuals interested in visiting, working in or immigrating to the United States of America.
Olivia McLaren has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in U.S. immigration proceedings, including visa petitions, permanent residence applications, naturalisation applications, removal proceedings and federal litigation.
Businesses: We can assist companies and corporations in developing forward-thinking immigration strategies and facilitating the transfer of employees to the United States.
Individuals: If you have questions about U.S. immigration and nationality laws and your eligibility for admission or citizenship, Olivia McLaren, Ltd. can counsel you and assist with the preparation and submission of the appropriate application materials.
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Olivia McLaren, Ltd.
Forth House, 28 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, Scotland (United Kingdom), NY
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Olivia Mcmillan McLaren's Lawyer Endorsements
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law, Who's Who Legal
2016
Best Boutique Immigration Law Firm in UK, Corporate LiveWire
2016
UK Corporate Excellence Award, Corporate Vision
2015
Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law, Who's Who Legal
2015
Best Boutique Immigration Law Firm in UK, Corporate LiveWire
2015
Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Boutique Foreign Law Firm in UK, Corporate Vision
2014
Top Women Attorneys Rising Star New York Metro (Immigration Law), Super Lawyers
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2014
Rising Star - Immigration Law (New York Metro), Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star New York Metro (Immigration Law), Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Olivia McLaren, Ltd.
2012 - Present
Member, Board of Directors, The American-Scottish Foundation
2012 - Present
Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, The American-Scottish Foundation
2012 - 2014
Co-Columnist - Immigration Law Column, New York Law Journal
2007 - 2014
Associate, Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP
2005 - 2007
Associate, Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Klasko Rulon Stock & Seltzer, LLP
Associations
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA New York Chapter Corporate Practice Committee
2007 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA New York Chapter Citizenship Day Committee
Education
2004
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Duke University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2004
Duke-Geneva Institute in Transnational Law
Summer Program 2002
2001
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
University of Cambridge
Summer Program 1999 (19th Century British History)
Speaking Engagements
2010
ILW Podcast
“I-9 Completion and Record Keeping” (ILW 2010)
2009
New York Chapter Citizenship Day Preparation Event
Discussion Leader, “Citizenship Brown Bag Lunch” (AILA NY 2009)
2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association Podcast
“Procedural Issues in Waivers of Inadmissibility” (AILA National 2008)
Publications
2014
New York Law Journal
“No Comprehensive Immigration Reform: A Year-End Review” (January 2, 2014)
2013
2013
New York Law Journal
Interviewed and cited for news brief, Stashenko, Joel, “Attorneys Have a Lot to Analyze in Gauging the Impact of DOMA Ruling on Client Benefits” (NYLJ June 28, 2013)
2012
2012
New York Law Journal
“Comprehensive Immigration Reform Is Waiting in the Wings” (December 27, 2012)
2009
Immigration Law & Procedure
Updates for various sections of Immigration Law & Procedure (2009-2010, Eds. Stanley Mailman and Stephen Yale-Loehr)
2009
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)
“What about the I-9? I-9 and E-Verify Compliance in the Context of Pending Adjustment of Status Applications and Travel on Advance Parole,” Immigration Compliance Book (2009-2010 Edition, ILW)
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are my chances (in percentage) for being approved for I -130? And when I will get my denial/approved answer? Process time?
15 Oct 2014
Q&A
Are notarized affidavits necessary for I-751 petition to remove conditional status?
15 Oct 2014
Q&A
I'm on an E2 Visa (Key Employee), can I have another source of income or own/run a business in the US?
10 Oct 2014