Established in 1976, Allott Immigration Law Firm is a full service law firm specializing in all aspects of individual and corporate immigration law.

Ann Allott and the Allott Immigration Law Firm have been listed by Super Lawyers since 2006. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from various areas of practice who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

 

Ann Allott and the Allott Immigration Law Firm have been listed in Best Lawyers since 1995. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide.

 

Our team of dedicated immigration attorneys assists both individuals and businesses on a worldwide basis with:

• Employer Sanctions Legal Representation
• Form I-9 Audits, Training, and Consulting
• Visas - including Marriage, Employment, Family and Others
• Detention and Removal Proceedings
• Citizenship & Naturalization
• U.S. Passports
  

Form I-9 Compliance, Audits, Training, and Consulting

Ann Allott is an expert on Employer Sanctions Law and the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. She is one of the most respected authorities in the U.S. on Form I-9 compliance. Ms. Allott has worked with hundreds of employers, assisting businesses large and small with the complex legal issues surrounding Form I-9 compliance

 

All employers must use the most current Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Failure to do so may result in costly fines and penalties for your business.  If your company has been served a Notice of Inspection (NOI) by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or is in violation of Form I-9 law, contact Allott Immigration Law Firm for expert counsel and representation.

 

Employment Visa Experts

Employment-based immigration visas consist of many different categories. These visas are very complex and require a complete understanding of U.S. immigration law.

 

Examples of some of the more common employment-based visas include:

 

• H-1B Visa (specialty) - Appropriate for foreign workers in a specialty field or occupation requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
• H-2B Visa (seasonal), H2-A Visa (agricultural) - May be sought after the labor certification process has established no U.S. workers are available for the position.
• O Visa (extraordinary ability) - For persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
• PERM Labor Certification - A permanent labor certification issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) allows an employer to hire a foreign worker to work permanently in the U.S. Individual PERM labor certification is a complex process involving numerous steps that must be completed within a specific time frame prior to filing the application.
• E-1, Visa E-2 Visa (treaty traders, entrepreneurial investors) - Designed for treaty traders. The foreign national must be coming to the U. S. under a treaty of commerce and navigation that is in effect between the U.S. and the foreign national’s country.
• J-1 Visa (visitors) - For foreign nationals on an exchange visitor program.
• L Visa (foreign nationals) - Limited to foreign nationals who have worked for a company outside the U.S. for at least one year and whom the company wishes to bring to the U.S. temporarily to work in a managerial capacity or to provide specialized knowledge
• P Visa (professional athletes) - For athletes or entertainment groups internationally recognized for their level of performance and who wish to come temporarily to the U.S. to perform.

Specialists in Spousal Visas

The United States Immigration Laws allow its citizens to put their spouses on equal footing by granting them lawful permanent residence. However, the process of actually obtaining this status is complex and lengthy.

Determining which is the best avenue for you and your spouse to take is a crucial decision. Considering there are several ways to proceed, we urge you to consult with our immigration attorneys before you begin trying to obtain an immigrant visa through marriage.

Upon reviewing and analyzing your case, our attorneys will explain the different marriage visa procedures and assist you in choosing the most appropriate one for your situation.

 

 

 

Ann Allott Speaks on Public Radio about Immigration Documentation

In this interview Ann Allott explains the difficulties employers face when trying to comply with document guidelines for valid identification.-Colorado Matters is the Colorado Public Radio Station - KCFR News

 

Form I-9 Training

To learn about complete Form I-9 Compliance, enroll your hiring managers in an upcoming Allott SmartForm I-9 Workshop.

 

If you prefer, Allott Immigration Law Firm offers Form I-9 Training on-site at your office. Contact us at fd@allott.com for more information.

 

Call toll-free 1-877-750-0022 to request information about an on-site training workshop or an expert Form I-9 audit.