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Andrew G. Drozdowski

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Andrew Drozdowski advises employers on a full scope of business immigration matters and compliance. He partners with companies to strategically meet their immigration needs and helps them obtain work visas and green cards for their employees. He has extensive experience working with clients in the fields of information technology, software, finance, banking, insurance, law, sports, and entertainment.

Andrew has vast experience with the following nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories:

  • H-1B specialty occupations
  • L-1A executives and managers
  • L-1B specialized knowledge workers
  • TN NAFTA professionals
  • E-3 specialty occupations
  • E-2 treaty investors
  • USCIS requests for evidence (RFE)
  • USCIS notices of intent to deny (NOID) and notices of intent to revoke (NOIR)
  • AAO appeals
  • I-485 adjustment of status (green card) applications for lawful permanent residence (LPR)
  • EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 immigrant green card categories
  • PERM labor certifications
  • PERM audit responses
  • BALCA appeals

In addition to assisting employers with the transfer of their global workforce to the United States, Andrew collaborates with clients (often with thousands of foreign national employees) to develop and implement immigration programs and policies that fit their business. He also has experience with I-9 audits and compliance, as well as representing individuals at USCIS district offices for green card and naturalization interviews.

Andrew graduated from Boston College in 2000 and Albany Law School in 2010. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and in the federal District of New Jersey, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Before embarking on his legal career, Andrew worked in professional sports for the New York Red Bulls and the MetroStars of Major League Soccer.

As a member of a family with a diverse and storied immigration history, Andrew is proud to help people seeking opportunity in the United States.

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