With over fifteen years of experience practicing business immigration law, my passion and particular focus is working with hospitals, healthcare systems and health centers. I currently represent multi-hospital systems in the Northeast and Southeast, as well as hospitals and clinics in the Midwest and on the West Coast. I believe in being accessible to my clients, listening to their needs, and working at the pace of their business. Whether obtaining work visas or assisting employees through the Permanent Residence process, I am a trusted advisor who can be counted on to find efficient, practical solutions that work for your organization.I am in expert in working with foreign national physicians and nurses to obtaining work visas and permanent residence. Additionally, I have also worked closely with research institutions and institutions of higher education. I have assisted numerous private and public institutions to establish F-1 Foreign Student Programs, while also providing training and counseling on SEVIS compliance. I am also an expert in the field of I-9 compliance. I have defended companies in government initiated I-9 investigations and will regularly work with employers to conduct internal I-9 audits and training. I pride himself on being accessible, listening to client needs, and working at the pace of your business.Before establishing FordMurray with Russell Ford, I practiced at large national law firms in Boston and New York. While healthcare is my primary focus, I have represented clients across a wide variety of industries, including software development, semiconductor manufacturing, retail and investment banking, telecommunications, higher education, biotechnology, aquaculture, and machine manufacturing.I can be reached via email: michael@fordmurraylaw.com or phone: 207-613-7335 I look forward to supporting you and your team on your immigration law needs.