In response to the strengthening of US visa regulations... Dae-Ryun strengthens advisory services focusing on immigration and overseas investment groups

After the recent arrest and detention of about 300 Korean workers at a battery factory construction site in Georgia, USA, companies' overseas expansion was put on alert.

As corporate management risks have become a reality due to policy changes such as the U.S.'s visa screening requirements and strengthened crackdown on illegal stays, Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 11th that it has stepped up its efforts to strengthen its advisory for global companies, focusing on immigration and overseas investment groups.

In fact, law firms in charge of immigration and visa work are inundated with related inquiries, and interest in stable manpower management and guaranteed legal stay in the industry is increasing. Large domestic law firms are also strengthening their capabilities, focusing on groups that handle international affairs, including immigration.

Daeryun, which has established local corporations in New York and Washington D.C., utilizes its local network to support ▲establishment and investment of domestic companies in the U.S. ▲checking expatriate visa applications ▲advising on immigration law and permanent residency acquisition. In particular, we are focusing on preventing and managing labor law risks that may arise during the process of dispatching human resources domestically and internationally.

An official from a local company said, "There are quite a few cases where projects are delayed or contracts are canceled in the actual field because companies are unable to obtain appropriate visas. Since visas must be applied appropriately according to the size of the company and the characteristics of each industry, it seems inevitable that dependence on law firms will increase."

Experts point out that this incident should serve as an opportunity for Korean companies to have a more systematic legal response structure.

An immigration lawyer specializing in immigration law explained, “The U.S. visa system is not only complex, but the issuance process is also difficult, so it seems that companies have been using short-term business visas (B1) or visa-free Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA),” and added, “This leads to issues with residency qualifications, putting them at risk of deportation or punishment in the future.”

Eunhye Lee (zhses3@joseilbo.com)

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With the strengthening of US visa regulations... Dae-Ryun Strengthens Advisory ‘Focusing on Immigration and Overseas Investment Groups’ (Click here)