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Education
Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2013
University of San Diego, Paralegal Certificate, 2002
Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., 1998
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Beth Baker is an employment-based immigration attorney with hands-on experience managing the nonimmigrant, immigrant, PERM labor certification and permanent residence process for large, multinational clients.
Her experience includes advising and counseling Fortune 500 clients, start-ups, and small business owners in the banking, utilities, IT, automotive, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and architecture industries.
Representative engagements include the following:
- Co-counsel client regarding Department of Justice investigation into possible claim of unfair documentary practices based on citizenship status or national origin in employment verification eligibility process and possible claim of citizenship discrimination during hiring process
- Co-counsel in I-9 investigation regarding notice of intent to fine
- H-1B and LCA employer compliance considerations
- I-9 compliance considerations
- Transfer of international executives and specialized knowledge personnel
- Retention of key international personnel during corporate restructuring
- Experienced with all non-immigrant and immigrant processes including L-1A, L-1B, O-1, TN, R-1, J-1, E-1/E-2, B-1/B-2, I-140, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, AOS, Consular Processing, and N-400.
She is also experienced with internal personnel management responsibilities, corporate client onboarding and fee negotiations, as well as family-based immigration services such as I-130 filings.
Honors
Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Immigration Law, 2023
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Immigration, 2021-present
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-present
Professional Activities
Board of Directors, Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, 2021-2022
American Immigration Lawyers Association, AILA Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2020-2021; Michigan Chapter New Members Division, Chair, 2020-2021, Member 2019-present
State Bar of Michigan, Immigration Law Section, Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Friends of Foster Kids, Volunteer
Gleaners Community Food Bank, Volunteer
Speeches
"Nonimmigrant Visa Overview, Part I" (Fundamentals Track), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference on Immigration Law (AC21 VIRTUAL), June 9, 2021
"COVID-19 Town Hall: Immigration Planning For 2020 And Beyond With Miller Canfield," Detroit Regional Chamber webinar, Nov. 19, 2020
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Michigan Chamber of Commerce webinar, Oct. 15, 2020