Freeman Immigration Law Group
Our Approach
“It’s not business, it’s personal.” Coming from an immigration attorney, that statement may seem unusual, but Ellen Freeman believes that having a personal relationship with her clients makes all the difference in the world.
“People see opportunities in the United States and they are excited to come here.” An immigrant herself (she immigrated to the U.S. from the Ukraine in 1993), Ellen is committed to helping immigrants come here legally and experience the United States, just as she did.
Most of the media is focused on illegal immigrants as a drain on society. Ellen believes that we don’t hear enough about great immigration stories, like Johnny Hurard, the French Canadian from Montreal, who is researching muscle regeneration through stem cells and who Ellen nominated this year for the “Outstanding Citizen by Choice” Award issued by the immigration service.
When it comes to the immigration practice in corporate America, we don’t have enough skilled workers or doctors. We need the best and brightest here in the United States, but many of those are forced to leave the country after they receive their degrees from American schools. Ellen strives to keep the best and brightest here by helping them to obtain a green card, giving them not only the confidence to do well, but the promise of a bright future, not only for themselves but for the advancement of the United States.
Core Values
Repair the World
Improve the lives of our employees, clients, and community at large
Demonstrate Kindness
In every interaction
Advocate Relentlessly
Persevere so that others can achieve their dreams
Strive for Excellence
Produce superior quality work
Practice Intellectual Curiosity
Learn and explore the world to improve self and craft
We think we are a special place—made all the more so by our commitment to repairing the world to improving lives of our clients and employees; dedicating efforts to enhance our community – both in and outside of our workplace. We do so by showing kindness to one another and building trust; engaging in relentless advocacy; always striving for excellence; and practicing intellectual curiosity and growth.
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The Team
Ellen Freeman
Ellen Freeman
With more than 20 years in practice in all facets of employment-based immigration, Ellen works with growing organizations to advise on U.S. immigration law, strategy, compliance, and training. Her depth of experience fully supports clients moving through the challenging steps of business growth and shifting employment strategy, including forming corporate entities, establishing U.S. operations, and managing applications for temporary visas through permanent residence.
Ellen understands how often employers worry about finding the right candidates and responds with expedient and efficient strategy for their immigration matters to keep her clients’ businesses run smoothly. She works with Legal and HR departments, hiring managers as well as business owners, answering questions and offering strategic counsel to ensure continued profitability and growth. Ellen delivers on the promise to hire the best candidate to both satisfy the employer and keep the new hire happy.
She extends her leadership and counsel as a business partner and problem solver for clients in biotech, IT, R&D, healthcare, and education.
Ellen Freeman is supported by a group of experienced paralegals and administrative professionals.
Claire A. Mokry
Claire A. Mokry
Genevieve Dunlap
Genevieve has over 15 years of experience in higher education institutions advising academic institutions and international students in matters related to immigration, academic policy, and compliance. She is skilled at efficiently handling immigration petitions for international scholars, staff, and faculty, including H-1B, J-1, O-1, and TN.
Genevieve also handles employment-based immigration matters, such as Eb-1 and Eb-2, special handling recruitment, and has handled numerous permanent residency petitions. She is uniquely positioned to assist businesses and higher education institutions with their immigration casework having held management and supervisory roles in the Office of International Services (OIS) at prominent universities.
Genevieve holds a Master’s degree in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from University of Pittsburgh.
Education:
- Carnegie Mellon University (M.P.M.), Public Management
- University of Pittsburgh (B.A.), Anthropology
Kenneth Freeman
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