Immigration

At Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, we represent individuals, families, and businesses through the full range of U.S. immigration matters. Our clients include employers sponsoring their first international hire, families petitioning for a spouse or parent, and individuals working toward citizenship after years of waiting. From our offices in Western Pennsylvania, we provide immigration representation nationwide, assisting businesses and families from around the world.

We handle:

• H-1B specialty occupation visas
• L-1 intracompany transfer visas
• O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary ability
• TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals
• E-2 treaty investor visas
• PERM labor certification and employment-based green cards
• Marriage-based and fiancé (K-1) petitions
• Family petitions for parents, children, and siblings
• Adjustment of status and consular processing
• Removal of conditions on permanent residence
• Naturalization and citizenship applications

Companies of every size run into immigration questions as they grow, and many simply do not know where to turn. We work with employers who are ready to hire international talent but are unsure how to begin, as well as those who need help transferring an employee from a foreign office. Rather than uncertainty about next steps affecting an employer’s hiring decisions, we are there to guide our clients from the first conversation to the final approval. We also assist with the family petitions that often accompany a work visa, ensuring a smooth process for an employee's spouse and children too.

We work from businesses in diverse industries and collaborate closely with attorneys across the firm, in our Business Services, Employment, and Education groups, to ensure that SMGG clients receive consistent and comprehensive advice.

We guide clients through marriage-based petitions and other family immigration matters with an approach that recognizes both the legal requirements and the personal stakes involved. We know these cases carry real weight, often meaning months or years apart from a spouse, a child, or a parent, and we work to move each petition forward as efficiently as the process allows. Our work includes spousal and fiancé (K-1) visas, petitions for parents, children, and siblings, adjustment of status for family members already in the United States, consular processing for those applying from abroad, removal of conditions on conditional permanent residence, and naturalization and citizenship applications for clients ready to take that final step.

We understand that the immigration process can already feel unpredictable, and cost should not add to that uncertainty. We offer flexible billing and payment options, including flat-rate billing, so clients know what to expect from the outset. We also offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and answer your questions before you commit to moving forward.

Contact Rohit Dharwadkar for more information.