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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Entrepreneur in Residence at AI2 Incubator, backed by over 10 years of leadership in Microsoft's Azure AI, MS Office, and Bing Ads. Spearheaded growth in Azure's AI for Language services. Holds dual Master's degrees in Computer Science and Applied Computational Mathematics from the University of Washington and Johns Hopkins University, blending deep technical expertise with strategic innovation. Core Skills: Expertise in applying artificial intelligence, including LLMs and NLP, to address real-world problems, public speaking, leadership, and strategic planning. Academic Background: Specialized in machine learning, artificial intelligence, game theory, computational linguistics, and statistics.

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.

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Immigration attorney and founder of Consumer Law Group, LLC, Adam is a Chicago native and has dedicated his career to serving the immigrant Hispanic community.

Phulah leads the Immigration team at Jones Whyte, specialising in asylum claims, deportation cases, and family immigration applications. He has a strong track record of success at tribunal hearings, judicial reviews, and appeals to the Court of Session. Phulah and his team guide clients through complex immigration processes, representing them at all stages and maintaining regular communication with the Home Office. He is a key part of the team behind Jones Whyte’s recognition as ‘Firm of the Year’ at the Scottish Legal Awards and Law Awards of Scotland in 2021.

Ms. Carolina Antonini is a native of Venezuela. She immigrated to the United States in 1979, and subsequently received a bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to 1996, the year she became an attorney, Ms. Antonini worked as a social worker and as a program director for the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta and the St. Vincent de Paul Society developing and providing services for Georgia’s indigent immigrant community. She also created and conducted cultural sensitivity seminars for service providers and law enforcement personnel, as well as health, legal, and social seminars for the immigrant community. As an attorney, Ms. Antonini worked in the legal clinic of Catholic Social Services where she represented indigent immigrants in international human rights and immigration matters. She later became a partner in Antonini, Odom, & Sullivan and eventually opened her own office, The Antonini Law Firm, before co-founding Antonini & Cohen. Ms. Antonini has participated as an instructor and panelist in numerous legal workshops for attorneys and in many “know your rights” seminars for the immigrant community (including the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Law School). She is a co-founding member of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and served on its Board of Directors. She served on the Board of The State Bar of Georgia- Law Related Education Consortium. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served on the Board of its Atlanta Chapter.

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Marshall Cohen is one of the founding principals of Antonini & Cohen. Admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1989, he has practiced immigration law exclusively for over 30 years. Mr. Cohen practices all areas of immigration law, including family and employment cases, temporary and permanent visas, naturalization, deportation defense, and federal appellate litigation. He has taught immigration law as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University School of Law. In addition, Mr. Cohen has served on the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) national liaison committee to the Executive Office for Immigration Review. He has also served as Chapter Chair of the Georgia–Alabama AILA chapter as well as First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of liaison committees to the Atlanta Immigration Court and the Atlanta District USCIS Office.

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