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  • Eleanor Pelta, Eric S. Bord, A. James Vázquez-Azpiri, and Lance D. Nagel listed in Chambers USA 2010
  • Eleanor Pelta ranked #1 for Immigration in Chambers USA 2008
  • Eleanor Pelta was selected as one of the "Top 10 Immigration Lawyers" for the Legal Times' Leading Lawyers 2006.
  • Eleanor Pelta was elected as First Vice President, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
  • Eleanor Pelta is noted as a "Leading Individual for Immigration - Business" in Chambers Global 2010
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04/17/13 Border Security's Reality: Opposing View, USA Today
Eleanor Pelta discusses the economic benefits that will flow from more balanced immigration reform.
02/01/13 For Employers, Devil Is In Details Of Immigration Reform, Law360
Immigration & Nationality Services partner Eleanor Pelta is quoted.
09/21/12 Firms Host Immigrant Clinics, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Morgan Lewis hosted the National Immigrant Justice Centers's first Dreamers Clinic in which young immigrants met with pro bono attorneys for assistance on deportation deferral applications, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
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Apr 17, 2013 - Border Security's Reality: Opposing View, USA Today

Eleanor Pelta discusses the economic benefits that will flow from more balanced immigration reform.

Feb 01, 2013 - For Employers, Devil Is In Details Of Immigration Reform, Law360

Immigration & Nationality Services partner Eleanor Pelta is quoted.

Sep 21, 2012 - Firms Host Immigrant Clinics, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Morgan Lewis hosted the National Immigrant Justice Centers's first Dreamers Clinic in which young immigrants met with pro bono attorneys for assistance on deportation deferral applications, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Sep 04, 2012 - Morgan Lewis Strengthens Immigration Practice on West Coast

Morgan Lewis today announced that Malcolm Goeschl has joined the firm as a partner in its Labor and Employment Practice, resident in San Francisco.

May 01, 2012 - Morgan Lewis London Labour & Employment is joined by leading international Immigration team

Morgan Lewis has announced that Tracy Evlogidis has joined the firm as a partner in its London Labour & Employment team.

Jan 19, 2012 - Morgan Lewis to Add Three Immigration Lawyers in London

Morgan Lewis today announced that Tracy Evlogidis—a leading international practitioner and head of the immigration practice at a UK law firm—will be joining the firm as a partner in its Labour & Employment practice, resident in London, following the expiration of the required notice period at her current firm.

Nov 21, 2011 - Businesses, Academics Urge USCIS to Improve Entrepreneur Visa Adjudication, Daily Labor Report

Immigration partner Eleanor Pelta is quoted.

Jun 16, 2011 - Morgan Lewis Partner Named as AILA President

Morgan Lewis partner Eleanor Pelta has been named as President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for the 2011–2012 term.

Oct 23, 2009 - Speakers Say Employers Need to Keep Up With Immigration-Related Regulatory Changes, BNA's Daily Labor Report

Eric Bord comments on E-Verify's potential downsides, as well steps to take after receiving a no-match letter.

Oct 16, 2009 - House OKs Three-Year Extension of E-Verify Program, Workforce Management

Eric Bord comments on the homeland security funding bill that would renew the government-run E-Verify system and the possible permanence of the system.

Oct 01, 2009 - Vetting E-Verify, QSR Magazine

Eric Bord comments on the new E-Verify system and the downsides that employers will have to prepare themselves for.

Aug 27, 2009 - Court Upholds Rule Requiring Contractors to Use E-Verify, Federal Times

Eric Bord comments on the recently upheld E-Verify rule and the impact it may have on contractors.

Jul 08, 2009 - Senate Votes To Permanently Adopt E-Verify, Employment Law360

Eric Bord comments on the future of E-Verify, considering the Obama administration's opposition to piecemeal immigration reform.

Jul 02, 2009 - ICE To Investigate 652 Businesses For I-9 Compliance, Employment Law360

Eric Bord is quoted, believing the announcement to be a "synthesis and invigoration" of past enforcement efforts.

Jun 22, 2009 - Grassley Presses Obama Administration on E-Verify, Iowa Independent

Eric Bord comments on E-Verify and how the program has the "perverse effect of encouraging identity theft."

Jun 01, 2009 - Feds To Delay E-Verify Start Date For 4th Time, Employment Law360

Eric S. Bord states that the Obama administration is grappling with the legal and political implications of the Bush-era E-Verify rule.

May 21, 2009 - H1-B Visa Applications Down Amid Economic Slump, Law360

Eleanor Pelta discusses recently proposed legislation leading to regulation of the H1-B visa program.

Apr 17, 2009 - E-Verify Mandate for Federal Contracts Delayed Again, Workforce Management

Eric Bord provides insight and recommendations for employers on the latest delay of E-Verify.

Apr 17, 2009 - US Stalls For More Time On E-Verify Rule Change, Employment Law360

Eric Bord shares his thoughts on the latest E-Verify delay.

Apr 16, 2009 - H-1B Demand Falls Sharply, Network World

Eleanor Pelta comments on the drop off in filed petitions for H-1B visas and how the demand for H-1B visas follows the job market.

Apr 09, 2009 - H1B Visa Demand Plunges With Economy, EWeek.com

Eleanor Pelta comments on H-1B visa demands in the technology industry.

Mar 25, 2009 - H-1B Lottery Approaches, Experts Mull TARP Effects, Network World

Eleanor Pelta discusses how economic conditions can affect the H-1B lottery.

Mar 24, 2009 - TARP to Have Little Effect on H-1B Hiring, Infoworld

Eleanor Pelta comments on the changes to regulations around hiring H-1B applicants based on TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program).

Mar 23, 2009 - USCIS Issues 2009 H1-B Visa Plans, E-Week

Eleanor Pelta comments on H-1B plans in 2009 and says that the market should be dictated by employer needs.

Mar 23, 2009 - Employers Should Consider Using E-Verify, Prepare for New I-9 Forms, Speaker Says, Workplace Immigration Report

Eric Bord is quoted in his presentation at the Society for Human Resource Management conference on March 10.

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