Immigration Professionals to Know 2025

I'm Loren Locke, a seasoned immigration attorney with a unique perspective shaped by my experience as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Prior to founding Locke Immigration Law, I served as a consular officer in Mexico, where I adjudicated over 12,000 nonimmigrant visa applications. This front-line experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities and real-world implications of immigration law. I provide clear, insightful analysis on key business immigration topics, including: - Visa Navigation: Expert breakdowns of complex visa categories like E-2, E-3, H-1B1, and L-1. - Green Card Processes: In-depth knowledge of labor certifications, corporate strategies, audit responses, and denial appeals. - Talent Acquisition & Global Mobility: Strategies for companies in growth sectors such as aviation, healthcare, and professional services, emphasizing the critical need for foreign talent. - Extraordinary Ability & High-Achievers: Guidance on O-1 visas, National Interest Waivers, and EB-1 qualifications for top-tier individuals. - Current Issues & Solutions: Timely insights on critical matters like the H-1B backlog and emergency options for laid-off foreign workers. My background includes partnership at a national labor and employment firm and experience in a high-volume international law practice. I excel at simplifying complex legal topics and providing context that enhances understanding beyond the headlines. I am fluent in Spanish and French. Prior press here: www.lockeimmigration.com/in-the-press

Experienced and passionate Immigration Lawyer with a focus on startups and founders and employment-based, family-based, and investor immigration law. Founded Watson Immigration Law. I work with investors, entrepreneurs, startups and businesses expanding into the United States. Read my books and listen to my podcast "The Startup Visa" to learn about my work with startups, international entrepreneurs, and investors.

Wen Luo, JD, is a highly accomplished Managing Attorney at Luo & Associates Law Group, P.C., with extensive experience in U.S. immigration law. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Wen focuses on protecting client rights and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her expertise spans a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, naturalization, and I-485 permanent resident applications. This includes handling complex petitions such as I-130, H-1B, I-129, I-539, EB-2, EB-3, and NIW benefits. Wen also possesses significant experience with L-1 and EB-1C benefits for listed and international companies. She is skilled in researching and responding to government Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny, as well as preparing and filing Appeals, Motions to Reopen, and Motions to Reconsider. Before her current roles, Wen was a Partner at GUANGDONG ZHIRUN LAW FIRM in Shenzhen, China, providing legal advice and drafting documentation for USCIS submissions. She also served as an Attorney at ML and CHEN, P.C., where she represented clients in family-based applications, deportation cases, and matters involving Asylum, U/T visas, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, and Naturalization before USCIS, DOS, EOIR, and federal district court. Wen holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from American University Washington College of Law, where she graduated in the top 15% of her class, was a Dean's Fellow, and earned the highest grade in Contracts. Her legal education included specialized courses in Business Immigration Law taught by Dr. Jaddou, former Chief Counsel to USCIS, and Immigration & Naturalization taught by David M. McConnell, Director of the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) Appellate Section. She furthered her expertise with a Master of Laws (LLM) from City University of Hong Kong, graduating with Distinction in the top 3%, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Recognized for her achievements, Wen Luo has been honored as a "Best Attorney of America" and is a Lifetime Charter Member. She is licensed to practice law in China and the State of New York. A true multi-linguist, Wen is fluent in Mandarin (native), Cantonese, and English, with basic German skills, enabling her to serve a diverse client base effectively.

Experienced immigration professional. Relocated to live & work - 8 times, 5 countries. Holder of Global Talent UK visa. MBA at London Business School. Ex. Uber, Rakuten and WeWork

Olga has been working in the field of international real estate for more than 10 years. Prior to this, Olga gained extensive experience in the international banking industry. Olga heads the international projects direction, which primarily focuses on immigration programs of European countries, as well as those of the Caribbean region and the United States. The combination of a financial education, banking experience, and in-depth knowledge of the European real estate market enables Olga to address complex and non-standard client issues at the intersection of finance, international legislation, and the specific features of local real estate markets. Having personal experience of living in and a deep understanding of the local specifics of Italy, France, the Netherlands, and other European countries, Olga is able to share insights into lifestyle nuances and help clients find the most suitable solution for each individual objective.

I am the founder of VisaVault, a documentation-focused platform that helps international applicants prepare clear, structured, and compliant visa support letters for study, work, and visitor applications. My work focuses on translating complex immigration requirements into practical, editable document templates that applicants can confidently submit alongside their official forms. I specialize in Canada-related visa documentation, including study permits, financial explanations, and refusal response letters aligned with IRCC guidelines. I regularly research immigration refusal trends, documentation gaps, and applicant pain points to ensure each template reflects current expectations and real-world use cases. My goal is to help applicants present their case clearly and professionally while remaining fully compliant with official immigration rules.

Hi, I’m Heston Hayes, an investment consultant with EB-5 Choice, a leading advisory firm in EB-5 investment opportunities. We help global investors navigate the EB-5 visa program, creating a clear path to U.S. residency through strategic, job-generating investments.

Owner and operator of a successful Canadian immigration consulting business, Paul Abraham Immigration Consulting - formerly Dream Destination Canada Inc. based in Halifax, Canada. Visit me at www.dreamdestinationcanada.com Our launch date for PAIC is April 15, 2021 Email: paul@acacanadian.com Cell: +902-497-6126

Alycia T. Moss is a highly experienced immigration attorney serving clients in Boise. With a legal career spanning more than a decade in U.S. immigration law, Alycia provides trusted guidance to individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex immigration matters. She has been licensed to practice law in Idaho since 2005 and has focused her work on immigration law since 2012. As of September 2025, Alycia joined Fennemore, a nationally recognized law firm known for its forward-thinking approach and strong commitment to client service. Through this transition, she has expanded the resources and support available to her clients while continuing to deliver the personalized, attentive representation they have come to expect. Clients value Alycia’s practical, solutions-oriented approach and her ability to explain complex immigration processes in clear, straightforward terms. She is known for maintaining open communication, setting realistic expectations, and guiding clients steadily from initial consultation through case resolution. Her work is driven by the belief that effective engagement with the immigration system not only benefits individual clients but also strengthens businesses and communities as a whole. Alycia earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2005 and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado at Denver with a degree in History. Today, she remains committed to providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-focused immigration representation to the Boise community and beyond.

Ms. Nisha K. Karnani was born in the United Kingdom to Indian parents and immigrated to the United States as a child. She has practiced immigration law exclusively since 2001. As a Partner at Antonini and Cohen, Ms. Karnani heads the employment immigration practice, as well as representing clients in family immigration cases. She is a passionate advocate and national expert on immigration matters related to survivors of domestic violence.

Experienced immigration attorney, legal content researcher and writer, copywriter, and policy analyst with deep experience with the U.S. immigration system, legal technology operations, and content creation and marketing for immigration blogs and social media platforms.

Lincoln Global Partners provides tailor made services for Global Citizens & Digital Nomads looking to acquire a second passport or relocate to Europe, The Caribbean or USA. Our scope of services cover Investment Migration Consultancy Services through Citizenship By Investment and Golden Visas Programs along with Wealth Visas, Business Investment Residency Permits and Digital Nomad Visas.We can assist clients to acquire citizenship in the following countries: Saint Kitts & Nevis Grenada Dominica Antigua & Barbuda Vanuatu Bulgaria Malta TurkeyAnd we can assist clients to obtain residency in the following countries: Portugal Malta Greece Latvia Paraguay Brazil Mexico Costa Rica Colombia Argentina Panama Nicaragua Cyprus Germany Austria Slovenia U.K U.S.A Canada

Specialties: Immigration law and procedureEmployment discrimination

Continental Immigration Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, a renowned global visa agent and trusted immigration consultant since 2012, caters to diverse travel needs across 247 countries. If you’re looking for reliable visa agent in Delhi, choose Continental Immigration for hassle-free and successful immigration services. With years of expertise, our team of professional provides end-to-end support for tailored solutions for various visa requirements, including tourist, visit, business, student, dependent, and immigration-related matters. As a leading visa consultancy in Delhi, we simplify complex immigration processes with personalized guidance, accurate documentation, and up-to-date knowledge of global visa policies.

Attorney Justin G. Randolph has focused on immigration law since 2001. He studied immigration law at DePaul University College of Law in the late 1990s, where he took advanced courses taught by leading practitioners. During a clinical asylum course at DePaul, he gained his first hands-on experience working on complex, high-stakes immigration cases. After law school, Justin worked at a boutique immigration firm, handling a wide variety of immigration matters. In 2004, he opened the Law Office of Justin G. Randolph, where he continues to represent clients from Chicago and around the world for marriage green cards, family-based immigration, naturalization, employment-based immigrant visas, employment-based non-immigrant visas, and other immigration matters. Since 2007, Justin has been instructing paralegal students in immigration law and procedure at Wright College in Chicago. In 2019, Justin opened a separate firm, with a partner, to handle employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases: Randolph & Holloway LLC.

I’m a Product Designer passionate about creating accessible and sustainable designs that make a real impact.I believe great design builds trust, both within teams and in the experiences we create. My goal is to design solutions that feel intuitive, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, ensuring people not only use them but also trust and enjoy them. Let’s create something that truly makes a difference. What I care about- Making design more accessible and inclusive- Creating thoughtful products for social good and sustainability- Working closely with users, developers, and teams- Exploring AI as a creative partner What I bring to the table- Component-based design systems using tokens and variables- Accessibility based on WCAG 2.2 guidelines- AI tools I enjoy using: Midjourney, ChatGPT, Perplexity, V0, Tempo Labs, and Canva. I’m always open to trying more.- User research, interviews, and usability testing- Collaboration tools: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Jira- Basic HTML/CSS understanding for smooth handoff

I am a nonprofit executive and human rights attorney with more than 13 years of experience leading complex humanitarian and legal initiatives at the intersection of refugee protection, asylum, removal defense, and nonprofit strategy. My work has focused on building and scaling high-impact programs, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and advancing legal and humanitarian responses for displaced and vulnerable populations. I currently serve in senior leadership at Human Rights First, where I oversee high-level legal and programmatic work involving asylum, removal defense, humanitarian protection, pro bono infrastructure, and national partnership development. In this role, I help lead strategy across complex immigration matters, support institutional partnerships with major law firms and stakeholders, and work to strengthen systems that expand access to legal representation for asylum seekers and refugees. My background combines direct subject-matter expertise with executive leadership experience. In addition to my legal and nonprofit leadership roles, I founded and led an international humanitarian nonprofit that delivered millions of dollars in medical aid and supplies to refugee communities. Across my career, I have worked on refugee protection, anti-trafficking, humanitarian response, program development, coalition building, volunteer engagement, and organizational growth. I can provide commentary on asylum law, removal defense, refugee protection, humanitarian response, nonprofit leadership, access to counsel, pro bono systems, coalition building, and the operational realities of serving immigrant and displaced communities. I am especially well positioned to speak about high-stakes immigration representation, the legal and policy challenges facing asylum seekers, nonprofit leadership in mission-driven organizations, and how legal, humanitarian, and cross-sector institutions can work together more effectively. My perspective is grounded in both frontline practice and executive management. I bring experience not only advising on difficult legal issues, but also leading teams, building programs, managing partnerships, and navigating the broader strategic demands of mission-driven leadership. That combination allows me to speak to both substance and systems: what is happening in immigration and humanitarian work, why it matters, and what effective leadership in this space requires.