Today’s employers—particularly in health care and highly regulated industries—face unprecedented workforce challenges. At the same time, US immigration laws and policies continue to evolve, with increased scrutiny of visa applications and employment-based green cards.
Led by experienced and trusted immigration lawyer Michael Murray, Bernstein Shur’s Immigration Law practice helps employers design and implement proactive, compliant immigration strategies that support recruitment, retention, and long-term growth—and ultimately, help offer security and peace of mind to their valued team members. We partner closely with business leaders and human resources (HR) professionals to bring clarity, confidence, and stability to an increasingly complex immigration landscape.
What we do
Our team advises employers across industries on immigration law strategies, with a specialized niche and expertise in health care immigration. We take a strategic, programmatic approach—helping organizations not only secure visas, but build sustainable immigration protocols that align with operational and workforce goals.
Health Care Immigration
Hospitals and health care providers face mounting pressures, from aging populations and workforce shortages to heightened regulatory oversight. We work closely with health care leadership and human resources teams to address staffing needs through carefully planned immigration solutions for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Our health care immigration services include:
- J-1 Visa Programs and Conrad 30 Waiver and Regional Programs
- Extraordinary Ability Visas and Green Card Petitions (0-1, EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waivers)
- Employment Visas for Nurses
- Employment Visas for Allied Health Professionals
- PERM and Labor Certification
- Physician and Medical Professional Green Card Sponsorship
- I-9 Compliance Audits and Training
- Human Resources Immigration Compliance Training
The right immigration strategies can help build a workforce that is ready and able to meet the diverse needs of your community—but hiring foreign physicians, nurses and professionals does not happen overnight. We help providers develop comprehensive immigration plans that not only support recruitment, but also provide security and peace of mind to valued medical professionals and their families.
Business & Corporate Immigration
Beyond the health care industry, we advise businesses on visa strategies tailored to their industry, workforce structure, and growth objectives.
Our corporate immigrations services include:
- H-1B Visas for employers with highly skilled and specialized professionals
- L-1 Visas for multinational companies transferring employees or opening U.S. offices
- E Visas for international investors and entrepreneurs from E visa countries aiming to buy or establish a U.S.-based business
- Extraordinary Ability Visas and Green Cards for key corporate and STEM talent
- TN Visas for citizens of Canada and Mexico
- H-1B Alternatives
- Employer-Sponsored Green Cards
- I-9 Compliance Training
We help employers create proactive immigration programs that support hiring, retention, and long-term workforce planning—so they’re ready when the right candidate emerges.
I-9 and Visa Program Compliance
Immigration compliance is a critical component of any employer’s risk management strategy. Our attorneys work with HR professionals to prepare for government audits and site visits, maintain compliant records, and understand the nuances of Form I-9 and visa-specific requirements.
Our compliance services include:
- Form I-9 Audits and Remediation
- USCIS Site Visit Preparation
- Labor Condition Application (LCA) Compliance
- Visa Program Policy Development
- HR Training for Immigration and Employment Verification
The most effective immigration programs anticipate organizationalneedsand are built to withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Why choose us
Clients describe Mike as trustworthy, empathetic, diligent, and highly responsive. With more than twenty years of experience as an immigration attorney, he leads a dedicated team focused on helping employers navigate an increasingly complex and closely scrutinized immigration landscape.
We work exclusively with employers and individual professionals, aligning immigration strategies with real business and operational goals. Our team brings deep experience advising hospitals and health care systems, where workforce shortages, regulatory oversight, and patient care demands intersect. At the same time, we support companies across industries that rely on global talent to grow and compete. Rather than treating immigration as a series of isolated filings, we take a proactive, programmatic approach—helping clients build sustainable immigration frameworks that support recruitment, retention, and compliance overtime. We partner closely with human resources professionals, in¬ house counsel, and executive teams to deliver guidance that is practical, responsive, and tailored to the pace of business.
In a legal environment defined by constant change, our clients rely on us to bring clarity to complexity—translating evolving immigration laws into clear, actionable advice they can trust. If you’re not sure where to start, we offer complimentary consultations to help orient your organization to the immigration landscape and identify tailored solutions. Our goal is simple: help you attract and retain the talent you need to grow and flourish.