Despite these factors, the U.S. immigration laws have historically been complex, creating multiple barriers for entry. The quotas for the number of work visas that are given out every year are not enough to meet today’s demand—to be more precise, it still follows 1990’s demand levels. At present, there are only 65,000 H1Bs available and an additional 20,000 for those with a U.S. master’s degree. The quotas for H1B visas are exhausted on the very first day they become available, which is typically April 1st. To this end, it becomes essential for organizations to rightly navigate the immigration landscape and understand what type of visas they need for their employees.
This is where Cipolla Law Group steps in. With more than three decades of combined experience, this Chicago-based immigration law firm helps professionals, investors, and families gain their legal status through the complex maze of immigration law. “We are a full-service immigration firm, but half of what we do is employment-related immigration. Our experts enable HR professionals with the complexities of H-1B visas, green card filings, and subsequently, retain top talents,” Gerald Cipolla, Esq. Principal Attorney, Cipolla Law Group.
In an interview with Manage HR Magazine, Attorney Cipolla along with Katherine Sin, LLB LLM, Office Manager, Cipolla Law Group sheds light on the company’s services and how they are helping clients to address the complexities associated with today’s immigration law landscape.
Please tell our readers about the complexities of the immigration laws and how does Cipolla Law Group address those.
Immigration law, including new government regulations and policies over the years has changed drastically. That’s why it has become essential for applicants and employers to provide more detailed and comprehensive information—and even a single mistake can lead to serious repercussions.
Our team of experts has spent years in the immigration space, and they also come from different parts of the globe. So, they know what kind of challenges an individual faces at each stage of immigration. This enables them to holistically address all the challenges that individual clients face.
We are a full-service immigration firm that specializes in quality and customized legal services in Chicago and beyond
No two businesses are similar; they have different needs, challenges, and ambitions. There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to their immigration requirements. We understand this, and subsequently, our client engagement begins with conversations. Our experts sit with them to gain a comprehensive understanding of all their requirements and challenges. Then, we draw a customized plan and work in liaison with them until they achieve their goal.
Could you share a customer success story with us?
We have been able to serve a plethora of businesses from different sectors and states of the U.S. A story that I remind is of an SMB. The company was facing back-to-back H-1B denials for their employees—the denial rate was even more than 50 percent. When they contacted us, our attorneys understood their challenges and found the errors that were prevalent in their processes. This helped us to build a custom solution for them that led to a swift approval.
What are the key factors that set Cipolla Law Group a notch above the rest?
It’s our client-centric approach. Whenever we add a new member to our team, we teach them to put the client first. While some firms are focused on volume, speed, and the bottom line, we focus on preparing the strongest work product on time and on budget. Also, we have built an environment where everyone proactively helps each other to solve a problem. I believe that this communication is very important. It not only helps you build efficiency but brings different perspectives for solving a particular problem—ultimately translating to a better customer experience. More importantly, this communication aspect was not overlooked even during the height of the pandemic. As everything became remote, we implemented cutting-edge technology to allow our employees to serve clients better.
What does the future hold for your company?
It is really difficult to predict the future in the immigration field, given its volatile nature driven by new rules and regulations. In fact, the congress has already proposed some amendments to the existing immigration law. If that passes, immigration is going to be more complicated. As a group of attorneys, we will stay current with all the changing rules and regulations to help our clients.
