Lipson & Pretorius LLP

Bringing over four decades of collective expertise to the forefront, our team is dedicated to assisting a diverse array of clients—including businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, educational institutions, and artists—secure both temporary work permits and permanent residency. We extend our services to families eager to advocate for a foreign national’s green card. Our clientele encompasses prominent universities and research organizations alongside private sectors ranging from emerging startups in gaming and music production to well-established firms in information technology, media production biotechnology as well as wineries. For academic experts and industry researchers seeking self-sponsored permanent residency via national interest waivers (NIW) or those demonstrating extraordinary abilities through EB-1 petitions are provided with specialized guidance by us. In the entertainment sector specifically catered toward individuals showcasing exceptional talent within visual arts or performance—often represented include noteworthy actors on international platforms—we also support professionals within game audio such as composers and sound designers while maintaining an "of counsel" role with the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). Additionally focusing on J-1 two-year home residence waivers presents one of our specialties; we adeptly advise individuals across various fields facing this specific requirement from multiple countries. For prospective adoptive parents navigating international adoptions—from both Hague Convention-affiliated nations as well non-Hague counterparts—we work closely alongside state-approved agencies facilitating these processes efficiently. We guide families throughout their journey towards citizenship by meticulously preparing immigration visas along with naturalization submissions directed at corresponding government entities ensuring all documentation meets required standards prior sending applications overseas through U.S embassies or consulates.