Valerie Mahoney – US Immigration Lawyer

Valerie Mahoney

US IMMIGRATION LAWYER

Bar Admissions:

  • Pennsylvania – 2016

Senior Associate with Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group

Valerie has over seven years of experience guiding employers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and global talent through the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. She represents clients across a wide range of industries, including technology startups, nonprofits, pharmaceuticals, medical research, hospitality, government contracting, and finance. Clients value her clear communication, strategic thinking, and steady approach to resolving immigration challenges.

In addition to her client work, Valerie contributes to the immigration law community through writing, speaking, and policy engagement. She authors client alerts and articles on policy changes, adjudication trends, and compliance strategies.

Valerie’s commitment to immigration law is rooted in her own family history. Her work is shaped by a deep appreciation for the opportunities that immigration can create, and that perspective continues to guide her belief in the importance of fair and accessible immigration pathways.

  • Work authorized visas, including H-1B, H-1B1, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, P-1, P-3, TN, and J-1.
  • Dependent and derivative statuses
  • F-1 student OPT and STEM OPT applications
  • B-1 eligibility and documentation for business activities
  • Employment based immigrant visas, including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and NIW
  • Consular support for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing
  • PERM and labor certification applications
  • Adjustment of Status filings
  • Petitions to remove conditions on residence
  • Applications for naturalization/U.S. citizenship
  • Preservation of lawful permanent residence status
  • Marriage based and immediate relative immigration
  • Employment eligibility verification, including LCA preparation, I-9 compliance, and E Verify
  • Risk mitigation and compliance strategies related to DHS and ICE enforcement
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Washington County Bar Association
  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2026-2027
  • Jewish Family and Community Services
  • Three Rivers Equestrian Association
  • D., Duquesne University Kline School of Law
  • A., Washington & Jefferson College