Stephanie Brown Howaniec

Stephanie Howaniec’s legal career started in human rights and legal aid, followed by a boutique immigration practice in London. Today, she brings her extensive international experience to the forefront of every visa category, specializing in RFEs (Requests for Evidence) and PERM (Program Electronic Review Management). Stephanie’s career has taken her across the globe, previously living in Spain, Rwanda, the UK, and Washington, D.C., before she returned to her hometown in Atlanta, GA.

Stephanie’s practice is distinguished by her personalized approach to each client, whether they are small businesses with only one or two foreign nationals or Fortune 100 companies. She provides expert guidance on all types of employment-based visas and sponsorship for permanent residency, ensuring that each client receives tailored solutions that meet their unique needs.

Known for her engaging and informative trainings and presentations, Stephanie regularly shares her expertise on topics such as I-9 compliance, best hiring practices, annual quota/lottery registration, PERM processes, and the latest immigration trends. Her ability to demystify complex immigration processes makes her a trusted advisor.

Stephanie’s dedication to her clients is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her commitment to providing clear, actionable advice. Her global experience and deep understanding of business immigration law make her an invaluable partner for businesses navigating the complexities of international hiring and visa processes.

Stephanie’s client services include:

• Treaty Trader and Treaty Investor Visas: E-1s and E-2s
• Non-immigrant Visas: H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, E-3s, O-1s, H-3s, J-1s
• PERM and PERM Audit Process: Comprehensive support through all steps of the DOL’s PERM based green card process
• Immigrant Visas: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Adjustment of Status
• Family-based Green Cards: Including Adjustment of Status and Removal of Conditions
• Consular Processing and Visa Stamping: Expert guidance on international travel
• Recruitment and Onboarding Support: Collaborating with recruiters and hiring teams to ensure seamless onboarding and visa status maintenance
• Programmatic Reporting and Compliance Audits: Detailed tracking and reporting for visa renewals, permanent residency initiation, and compliance purposes
• Individualized counsel on navigating Trump Administration and policy changes across government agencies