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Companies conducting complex business transactions may be exposed to unforeseen, unintended immigration-related consequences, such as legal liabilities and significant monetary penalties. To maintain competitiveness in an increasingly global economy, companies also must plan what kinds of foreign workers they will need and whether outsourcing is a viable solution. Management requires expert assistance and representation in navigating the often complex and pitfall-laden immigration and antidiscrimination laws (see Immigration-Related Due Diligence in Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring), and responding to any adverse actions. Due diligence must include an analysis of the company's immigration-related issues and how best to address them, as well as the mapping-out of a comprehensive sanctions and liability avoidance strategy.

Whether you need assistance in ensuring compliance with immigration-related labor and employment laws, processing immigration applications and filing the necessary accompanying documentation, or formulating an I-9 employment authorization verification and records maintenance policy, information on how to avoid citizenship discrimination issues or assistance to address the needs of international staff, Paparelli & Partners LLP can provide you with expert counsel, including strategic planning, conducting an internal audit of your existing practices, or providing you with an assessment of potential liabilities. In addition, we can help you draft employment agreements for international personnel or policies for your employee handbook on a variety of immigration-related topics, such as antidiscrimination provisions, I-9 completion, and public access file maintenance. And if the unthinkable happens, Paparelli & Partners LLP will be there to provide legal defense.

Paparelli & Partners LLP is renowned in facilitating the international movement and entry into the U.S. of corporate principals and key employees, from successful planning through filing applications and necessary paperwork, avoiding legal liability, and maintaining your employees' status and work authorization into the future. We can help you to assess proactively the immigration consequences of a variety of business transactions and preempt any difficulties before they occur.