Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Immigration Law Firm

  • Recent Case: 850
  • Success Rate: 99%

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Contact Information


  • 414-271-6560
  • cmzieglerthomas@michaelbest.com
  • 790 N. Water Street Suite 2500, Milwaukee , WI 53202

About Michael Best & Friedrich LLP


During the past three years, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has filed 755 labor condition applications for H-1B visas, with 5 denials, and 95 labor petitions for employment based green cards, one was denied. The overall case success rate is 99%.

Statistics of Labor Petitions for H-1B Visa & Employment Based Green Card(PERM)


LCA For H-1B Visa
  • Applications Filed: 755
  • Case Denied: 5
LC for Green Card(PERM)
  • Applications Filed: 95
  • Cased Denied: 1

Labor Petitions (LC) for Green Card (PERM) Applications


Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has assisted clients in filing labor petitions for Green Card (PERM) applications. Below are key statistics:

Top Beneficiary Visas

H-1B; L-1; E-2; Not in USA; F-1; E-3

Top Job Titles

Research Developer; Senior Application Developer - E-Commerce; Audit Manager; Process Engineer Ii - Textiles R&D; Senior It Engineer - Global Web Services; Software Developer Iii; Chief Innovation Officer; Product Manager, Infrared Materials And Laser Glass; Senior Solutions Specialist - Commerce; In-House Legal Counsel

Top O*NET Titles

Software Developers, Applications; Software Developers; Marketing Managers; Computer Systems Analysts; Computer Network Architects; Software Developers, Systems Software; Accountants And Auditors; Computer Systems Analyst; Materials Engineers; Business Intelligence Analysts

Top Locations

Vernon Hills, IL; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Lincolnshire, IL; Middleton, WI; Madison, WI; Waukesha, WI; Downers Grove, IL; Waukegan, IL; Schaumburg, IL

Labor Condition Applications(LCA) for H-1B Visa


Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has filed labor condition applications for H-1B visas for a wide variety of positions and locations. Below are the top statistics:

Top Beneficiary Visas

H-1B; E-3 Australian; H-1B1 Singapore; H-1B1 Chile

Top Job Titles

Software Engineer; Tax Associate; Senior Tax Associate; Research Developer; Senior Software Engineer; Data Engineer; Hospitalist; Software Developer; Data Analyst; Principal Consultant

Top Locations

Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; Vernon Hills, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Middleton, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; New York, NY; Pleasanton, CA; West Bend, WI

Practice Areas


  • Deportation Defense: Represents clients in removal proceedings and assists with applications for relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment of status.
  • Green Card Applications: Helps clients obtain lawful permanent residency.
  • Student and Exchange Visas: Supports F-1 and J-1 visa applicants.
  • Naturalization and Citizenship: Guides individuals through the process of becoming U.S. citizens.
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Assists individuals from designated countries.
  • Family Immigration: Helps families reunite through petitions for spouses, children, parents, and fiancés.

Immigration Lawyers or Agents at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Kelly M Fortier

Recent Case: 543 - Success Rate: Value: 99.00%.

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Carrie M Ziegler Thomas

Recent Case: 187 - Success Rate: Value: 99.00%.

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Kelly R Rourke

Recent Case: 52 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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Kelly Fortier

Recent Case: 26 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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Carrie M Thomas

Recent Case: 23 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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Stephen A Aguilar

Recent Case: 13 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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Carrie Ziegler Thomas

Recent Case: 5 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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Jose A Olivieri

Recent Case: 1 - Success Rate: Value: 100.00%.

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