Top Immigration Compliance Experts Experts 2025

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

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

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.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

I'm an operator (currently COO @ Boundless), founder (upmysport, The Ski Locker) and UK qualified corporate lawyer, with experienced in seed and growth stage venture capital through to IPO / large scale M&A (Index Ventures, Linklaters).

Over the past nine years, I've dedicated my career to People Operations. In my current role as the Head of HR Compliance at Boundless I lead a team committed to ensuring compliance across our global operations.At Boundless, we're driven by a shared vision - empowering companies that value their employees through flexible and remote work options. We understand that the world of work is evolving, and compliance is crucial in this global landscape.My primary focus is on keeping pace with evolving employment regulations in order to provide practical HR compliance solutions that help companies smoothly navigate the complexities of international employment.I firmly believe that when organisations prioritise their employees' well-being and work-life balance, it not only fosters a happier and more engaged workforce but also contributes to their overall success.

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.

My enforcement career began in 2004 with Marston Group, the UK’s leading enforcement agency for Magistrates’ Court fines, Council Tax, and Business Rates (NNDR). I progressed to managing and training their national enforcement team for local authority debts—overseeing more than 150 agents across the country. In 2018, I founded UK Bailiffs with a clear vision: to raise the standard in commercial enforcement through professionalism, integrity, and fast, lawful action focusing on client service. Today, UK Bailiffs is one of the UK’s leading commercial enforcement companies, relied upon by landlords, solicitors, agents, and local authorities nationwide. We specialise in: Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) Lease Forfeiture Traveller & Trespasser Evictions Temporary Accommodation Repossessions Property & Estate Management Solutions As founder and director, I remain actively involved in day-to-day operations—training agents, handling complex instructions, and ensuring every enforcement action is compliant and effective.

Specialties: Immigration law and procedureEmployment discrimination

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.

I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.

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.

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.

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.

International legal expert with 15+ years of experience in corporate law, global compliance, and cross-border business recovery. Member of the International Bar Association (IBA), ABPMP International, and SOVNET. Ms. Maksimova is the author of a comprehensive methodical guide on international sanctions and debt recovery, as well as multiple peer-reviewed academic articles on corporate governance, compliance, and global regulatory strategy. Her expertise bridges law and strategy, helping multinational organizations manage regulatory complexity and achieve sustainable recovery.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Bill Hall is the Cofounder and CEO of OurRecords, where he leverages over 30+years of experience in the technology and compliance sectors to create innovative solutions that streamline regulatory compliance management. His unique blend of technical expertise and deep knowledge of industry regulations has been pivotal in developing tools that simplify complex compliance processes, earning OurRecords a reputation as a trusted industry leader. Bill holds a Computer Science Degree from University of Louisiana Lafayette and has previously held key executive leadership roles in healthcare and other industries, where he developed a keen understanding of the challenges faced by organizations in highly regulated industries. His commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach continue to drive OurRecords' growth and success.