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Kimberly Grant
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- French
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Kimberly is a seasoned immigration lawyer known for providing high-touch service and creative solutions to difficult immigration matters. She holds a wealth of experience and a proven track record in immigration law, dedicated to demystifying immigration processes to help organizations across various industries secure visas and green cards for their top talent. Kimberly also represents individuals, often finding solutions to immigration hurdles. She frequently lectures on developments in U.S. immigration law and global mobility trends, and she leverages her knowledge to craft training and compliance programs for employers.
A trusted advisor to HR and global mobility departments, she assists corporate clients in navigating the constantly evolving immigration landscape, proactively anticipating developments, including limited appointment availability at certain embassies, and planning accordingly with clients to overcome potential challenges. Over nearly two decades, Kimberly’s success rate has consistently remained high.
Kimberly has a deep focus on the life sciences industry, assisting scientists, physicians and researchers with relocating for work in the United States. She has worked with Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, renowned hospitals and medical device manufacturers. She has significant experience with J-1 and O-1 visas, cap-exempt H-1B visas for academic medical centers, waivers of the two-year home residency requirement and various green card options, such as Outstanding Researcher petitions, Schedule A, National Interest Waivers and PERM applications. Kimberly has also successfully secured a number of emergency visa interviews and travel waivers.
Education
- Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2007
- Columbia University, B.A., 2003
More from Kimberly
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Listed in New York Super Lawyers, 2021-2023
Listed as a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers, 2014-2017, 2019-2020
Professional accomplishments
Board Member, NYC Outward Bound Schools
Experience
Achieved a first-of-its-kind result for the Chief Financial Officer of a major media company, convincing the U.S. State Department to accept a waiver for a statutory deadline, allowing a young man to be treated as a child under the Child Status Protection Act. This unprecedented exception allowed him to secure an immigrant visa and reunited him with his family in the U.S. after years of separation.
Publications and lectures
Panelist, “U.S. Labor Laws – What You Need to Know to Avoid Problems.” 2024 U.S. Regulatory & Compliance Orientation Conference, New York, NY, 11 January 2024.
Quoted, “Limited Visa Options Make Offshoring Attractive for Some Employers.” Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), 21 September 2023.
Speaker, “Immigration Trends and Regulatory Updates.” Institute of International Bankers (IIB) Small and Medium Bank Group Summer Meeting, New York, NY, 14 June 2023.
Panelist, “Running Out Of Time: How to Handle Delays and Policy Changes.” 21st Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium, New York, NY, 12 December 2019.
Speaker, “Immigration Issues Facing Foreign Talent.” New York State Bar Association’s Introduction to Entertainment Law Seminar, New York, NY, 13 June 2018.
Speaker, “The murky future for DACA.” Educationally Speaking, Podcast, 25 October 2017.
Speaker, “DACA defined.” Educationally Speaking, Podcast, 24 October 2017.
Panelist, “Immigration Law Issues for Employment Law Practitioners.” New York City Bar Association Employment Law Institute Networking Luncheon, New York, NY, 11 March 2016.
