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Business & Employment Immigration help
You Need
This Person.
Get and keep the qualified employees you need.
We can help you.
There's more than one way to hire or keep a foreign employee. Before you take action, make sure you understand which option is right for you to avoid delays or denials.
Tell us your situation, and we'll outline your options
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Spending Power of immigrant employees
$2.7 Billion
in pure consumer spending power injected straight into local retail, housing, and service sectors annually in Alaska and Montana.
this is our wheelhouse
Who We Help
We help US employers acquire and keep valuable foreign employees, and provide immigration-based workforce solutions for:
Services
How We Help
01
PERM Labor Certification & Employment-Based Green Cards
You want to keep this employee for the long term. You need a permanent path. You're looking at PERM.
PERM is a rigid, unforgiving process where early mistakes can mean expensive, time-consuming fixes down the road. If the role isn't defined correctly, recruitment steps aren't handled right or documentation is incomplete or inaccurate, you could end up with delays, denials, or even have to start all over.
We help you set your PERM up correctly and guide it all the way through to final approval so you can move ahead with the people you need.
02
Get & Keep the Employee You Need
Have you found the right person but need the right immigration solution? Or are you struggling to find qualified employees in the U.S.?
Sometimes the right person is already working for you. Sometimes they're outside the United States. Or they’re already here but need employment authorization before they can come to work.
If immigration could be part of your solution, we can explain your options and help you choose the right one for your goals.
03
Keeping Employees Authorized & Compliant
Everything goes along fine, until it doesn't.
Somebody's work authorization expires, a role changes, or a requirement gets missed. Suddenly you have to pull someone off the job while you scramble to figure out how to fix the problem. You could end up losing your employee.
We stay ahead of your deadlines, requirements, and changes so small issues don't turn into big disruptions.
Get and keep the qualified employees you need.
Choose the right immigration approach. No misteps. No do-overs. Get down to business with the people you need.
Tell us your situation, and we'll outline your options.
When USCIS Sends You Something
Received a Notice or Request From USCIS?
Most employers don't know what to do when a notice arrives. Some require a response within a strict deadline. Others signal a problem that needs to be addressed before it gets worse. Here's what the most common ones mean — and what to do.
RFE
Request for Evidence
USCIS is asking for additional documentation before making a decision on your petition. RFEs have strict deadlines — typically 87 days — and a weak or incomplete response can result in denial. This is not a rejection, but it needs to be treated seriously and answered precisely.
NOID / NOIR
Notice of Intent to Deny / Revoke
USCIS is signaling that it intends to deny or revoke an approval unless you can demonstrate otherwise. This is more serious than an RFE. The window to respond is narrow and the standard is higher. An attorney should be involved immediately.
PERM / ETA 9089
PERM Labor Certification Issues & Audits
The Department of Labor can audit your PERM application at any point. Audits often focus on recruitment documentation, job description accuracy, and employer ability to pay. Problems here can stall the entire green card process. Early setup errors are the most common cause.
I-140
Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers — Problems
An I-140 denial or RFE usually relates to the employer's ability to pay the offered wage, the employee's qualifications, or how the job was defined in the PERM. A denied I-140 can collapse the entire green card sponsorship. Prior steps may need to be revisited.
I-129
H-1B & L-1 Petition Issues
The I-129 is used for temporary work visas including H-1B and L-1. Issues commonly involve specialty occupation definitions for H-1B, or intracompany relationship requirements for L-1. A denial means your employee may lose authorization to work while an alternative is found.
I-765
Employment Authorization Document — Delays
The I-765 is the application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Delays are common and can leave an employee unable to work legally while the card is pending. In some cases, a premium processing option or expedite request may be available.
I-485
Adjustment of Status Issues
The I-485 is the application to become a permanent resident (green card) without leaving the U.S. Issues range from medical exam problems to prior immigration violations, criminal history, or missing documentation. An I-485 denial can have serious long-term consequences for the employee's ability to remain in the U.S.
Received One of These?
The sooner you get an attorney involved, the more options you have. Response windows are strict and some mistakes at this stage are difficult to undo.
Why Clients Trust Us
You'll Work With a Team That Knows What's at Stake
You'll Know Where You Stand
After a consultation, you’ll understand your options and what each one involves. You'll leave knowing exactly where you stand and what to do next.
You Won't Feel Pressured
If there’s more than one option, we’ll walk you through each one. We’ll give you our honest assessment and let you decide. If legal help may be unnecessary, we’ll tell you that too.
Nothing Important Gets Missed
A small oversight can delay your process or force you to start over. We consider the whole picture and guide you every step of the way so you get it right the first time.
You Stay Ahead of Changing Requirements
An approaching deadline, a new rule, a change that affects someone’s work authorization: these things require attention but often fly under the radar until something breaks. We help you stay ahead of important changes so you can keep your business moving.
You’ll Work With a Team That Knows What’s at Stake
We take the time to understand what matters to you and what each decision means for your business and your ability to move forward with the person you need.
4.9
Based on 246 reviews
"My employer hired Alaska Immigration Law Center to assist, consult, and process TPS and U4U statuses for Ukrainians. The entire process went smoothly and quickly. We only needed the necessary documents, and everything was handled for us. The lawyers and translators were always available. They visited us in person several times so we could ask any questions face-to-face."
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Tell us your situation, and we'll outline your options
We work with employers at every stage — whether you're planning ahead, mid-process, or dealing with a notice you weren't expecting.
How We Work
Our Process
01
Initial Consultation
We look at where things stand and identify your best path forward.
02
Strategy & Planning
We map out your steps and timing before anything is set in motion, avoiding mistakes that create problems down the line
03
Preparation & Filing
We prepare and submit your case so it's accurate, complete, and structured to hold up under review.
04
Ongoing Guidance
We keep you updated as things move forward and when timelines shift, requirements change, or something crops up that affects your plan.
Serving Employers Nationwide
From our offices in Anchorage, Alaska and Billings, Montana, we help employers throughout the United States hire and keep foreign employees. Whether you're hiring someone new, helping an employee get a green card, or keeping an employee authorized to work, we'll help you make the right immigration decision before you take action. If you've already run into a problem, we'll help you get things back on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we know which immigration path is right for our situation?
The right path is the one that fits your situation and holds up from start to finish. Your employee’s background, how the role is defined, your goals, and your timing all have to line up with the requirements of the immigration process you choose. Choosing the right path comes down to understanding how those pieces fit together before you take action.
What causes delays or problems in this process?
Most problems start before anything is filed. A role may be defined in a way that doesn’t meet requirements. A path may be chosen that won’t work with the employee’s current immigration status or your timeline. These issues may not be obvious until the case is reviewed or until a new step in the process requires something that should have been filed earlier. This can push back your start date or leave your employee without valid work authorization. We can help you start out on the right track or help you start over if you need to.
What will be required from us as an employer?
You’ll need to provide details about the position, your business, and the foreign employee you’re hiring or trying to keep, along with supporting documents. Requirements are handled in stages, so you’ll be asked for specific information at each step rather than all at once.
Can mistakes be fixed after the process has started?
Sometimes. In some cases, mistakes can be corrected through additional filings or documentation. In others, they result in delays, additional expense, or the need to choose a different immigration option. The earlier problems are caught, the more flexibility you usually have.
Can you help us keep an employee long term?
Yes. We help employers understand available long-term sponsorship options and plan for future immigration needs. Employers don’t come to us only when they need help hiring an employee now, but also when they already have a valuable employee they want to keep long term.
When should we speak with an attorney?
Ideally, before you make these critical decisions. Once you’ve committed to a particular immigration option, changing course can mean extra steps, delays, or having to start all over. Speaking with an attorney early helps you choose a viable employment-based immigration path that fits your goals, timing, and circumstances and is less likely to create problems later.
Do we need to be located in Alaska to work with your firm?
No. We work with employers and individuals in Alaska, Montana, across the entire United States, and around the world.
Do you work with individuals who are trying to get or keep employment?
Yes. We work with individuals as well. If you’re trying to get or keep work authorization, we can help you understand your options and what will be required to get working. Some paths require an employer to sponsor you through the process. If that applies to your situation, we’ll explain what an employer needs to do and what to expect.
Related Guide: Do I Need to Hire an Immigration Attorney to Get My Green Card?
Related Guide: Does getting a work permit guarantee that my green card will be approved?
Ready to Move Forward?
You're already in motion. You've made hiring decisions you need to follow through on. What you decide next determines whether this works or falls apart.
If you want to know where you stand and what your best next step is, we'll evaluate your situation and walk you through it.
From our offices in Anchorage, AK and Billings, MT we help employers throughout the United States to navigate employment related immigration issues.
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**This post is not legal advice. Do not assume the attorneys at McQuillan and Hohman, LLC are your attorneys unless you have a signed fee agreement with us. The practice of law is very broad and complex. Please consult with a competent attorney regarding your specific situation.**
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dba Alaska Immigration Law Center & US Immigration Law Center
821 N Street STE 101, Anchorage, AK, 99501
907-562-4000
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