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Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC

United States 2024

General Information

Year founded: 2019
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Overview

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With 25 years of practice in all facets of employment-based immigration, Ellen works with growing organizations to advise on U.S. immigration law, strategy, compliance and training. On March 1st, 2019, Ellen started her own firm, Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC, a full-service immigration law firm. Her depth of experience fully supports clients moving through the complex steps of business growth and shifting employment strategy, including formation of corporate entities, establishment of U.S. operations and applications for temporary visas through permanent residence. Ellen extends her leadership and counsel as a business partner and problem solver for her clients in the areas of biotech, IT, health care and education. Her immigration experience includes global mobility, outbound immigration, IRCA, I-9, LCAs, employment-based petitions, PERM labor certification applications, immigrant visa petitions, consular processing and adjustment of status filings. Ellen excels at J-1 waivers for foreign medical graduates and priority worker preference petitions. Highly active in immigration education and development at both the local and national levels, Ellen serves in various leadership roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In 2018, she was elected to the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the board of Immigration Law for Law360. Ellen served as a member of the Welcoming Pittsburgh Advisory Council to the Mayor of Pittsburgh, an initiative aimed at attracting immigrants to the region. She is the Pennsylvania Ambassador as part of the American Immigration Council’s AILA Ambassador Program. Ellen is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who in Corporate Immigration and rated 10.0 on AVVO. She has also achieved the National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification.

Rankings

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Pittsburgh
Tier 2 for Immigration Law

Highlighted Client Comments

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Immigration Law
Ellen of Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group is an outstanding immigration attorney. She is straightforward, proactive and creative. She is a pleasure to work with.
Immigration Law
Ellen and her team at Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group are remarkably responsive, and we can always count on her thorough and concise evaluations for each case that arises.
Immigration Law
Our company has been working with Ellen for many years before she established her own firm as Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, and we have followed her as her practice has evolved through the years. Ellen is responsive, efficient and always willing to help a client understand the options and to make a recommendation on the best path forward for the company, as well as the employee. Ellen clearly has a deep understanding of our immigration processes and how to effectively navigate the every-changing legislation that impacts our ability to hire and employee the talent we need. I have worked with several attorneys in the past, though other companies, specializing in the immigration field, and Ellen is one of the best.
Immigration Law
Ellen Freeman is my go to resource when my clients need immigration support. I have no reservations recommending her firm.
Christopher Brown – Harbor Electronics
Immigration Law
Ellen Freeman is an outstanding immigration attorney who understands the business needs of her client and is responsive to same. Efficient and excellent service.
Susan Greenspon Remmelt – Smile Direct Club
Immigration Law
Ellen is one of the best immigration attorneys I've worked with. I've worked with a number of immigration practices through out my career, as an HR professional who relies on immigration experts for assistance with sponsorship for our qualified workers. Ellen is extremely responsive, and always willing to give her time to answer questions and to provide insight in the process. She is great at anticipating what could be concerns for the sponsor or the applicant down the line, and is helpful in educating all parties on what to expert. I like Ellen's style, and appreciate her honesty. In a process that can be filled with anxiety for the applicant, Ellen is great at helping them understand what is needed, but also isn't afraid to be blunt if the fear or concern is unfounded. In our world today, there is a lot of misinformation or negative anecdotes that can cause frequent concerns for applicants, and Ellen is helpful in letting employees feel supported while not focusing on every possible negative outcome that could happen in the process.
Immigration Law
I has been working with Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group since 2012 and there are no cases where we were not able to bring employees from other countries to Puerto Rico (US territory). All cases were managed by them and they work fast and efficiently.
Leyla Zelaya – Puma Energy
Immigration Law
I have worked with Ellen Freeman on many different immigration projects for our company over the past 6 months. I have enjoyed her style and trust her advice as well as her vast network of connections with immigration counsel around the globe. She is a trusted resource of first resort.
Josh Sudbury – Smile Direct Club
Immigration Law
Ellen has handled our immigration matters for years. Her knowledge, experience, work ethic, and responsiveness to her client's needs are exemplary.
Immigration Law
Ellen and her team were great to work with during the immigration process of getting my employee his H1B. From keeping me updated in the process to upcoming updates to the law and finally working hand in hand with me through filing the necessary paperwork. I highly recommend Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group.
Don Schooley – Sharper Image
Immigration Law
Ms. Freeman is unparalleled in her expertise and responsiveness when it comes to immigration law. I would highly recommend her to any company needing assistance in this area of the law.
Susan Greenspon Remmelt – Smile Direct Club

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Pittsburgh
Tier 2 for Immigration Law

Practice Areas

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  • Immigration Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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