Paul Berckmans

Experienced immigration attorney (25+ years) with comprehensive background in employment-based immigration representing multinational companies, hospitals, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, athletes, medical and health sciences professionals in immigration matters. • Obtained approvals of more than 300 Extraordinary Ability (EB-1 and O-1) petitions and National Interest Waiver immigrant visa petitions for scientist, business leaders, artists, and athletes. • Obtained certifications of numerous PERM applications for professional and nonprofessional positions across a diverse range of industries and specialties. • Very skilled at setting up PERM applications and moving process along adhering to tight time schedules. • Highly effective at responding to complex Requests for Evidence and complex PERM audit notifications. • Prepared Conrad-30 Waivers and National Interest Waiver I-140 immigrant visa petitions for doctors. • Helped numerous foreign investors to set up businesses in the US and provided immigration support. • Contributed to administration of corporate J-1 visa programs. • Led audits and post-acquisition I-9 reviews, and defended employers in Labor Department administrative proceedings mitigating employer penalties for prevailing wage violations. • Integrated and consolidated immigration processes after mergers/acquisitions.