Laura Foote Reiff, Immigration Attorney in Mclean, Virginia
Mclean, VA
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Laura Foote Reiff is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Immigration.
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- Handles Immigration matters from McLean, VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
About Laura Foote Reiff: Laura Foote Reiff is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Immigration.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Laura takes on
Laura concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Mclean, Virginia
Laura takes immigration matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Laura Foote Reiff — immigration lawyer in Mclean
Laura Foote Reiff is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Immigration.
Laura Foote Reiff focuses her practice on business immigration laws and regulations affecting U.S. and foreign companies, as well as related employment compliance and legislative issues.
Laura advises corporations on a variety of compliance-related issues, particularly related to Form I-9 alien employment verification matters. Laura has been involved in audits and internal investigations and has successfully minimized monetary exposure as well as civil and criminal liabilities on behalf of her clients. She develops immigration compliance strategies and programs for both small and large companies. Laura performs I-9, H-1B and H-2B compliance inspections during routine internal reviews, while performing due diligence (in the context of a merger, acquisition or sale) or while defending a company against a government investigation. Laura publishes and frequently lectures on I-9 issues, including penalties for failure to act in accordance with government regulations, anti-discrimination laws and employers' responsibilities upon receiving social security "no-match" letters.
Laura represents many businesses in creating, managing and using "Regional Centers" that can create indirect jobs toward the 10 new U.S. jobs whose creation can give rise to EB-5 permanent residence for investment. She coordinates this work with attorneys practicing in securities law compliance, with economists identifying "targeted employment areas" and projecting indirect job creation, and with licensed securities brokers coordinating offerings. She also represents individual investors in obtaining conditional permanent residence and in removing conditions from permanent residence.
Laura’s practice also consists of managing business immigration matters and providing immigration counsel to address the visa and work authorization needs of U.S. and global personnel including professionals, managers and executives, treaty investors/ traders, essential workers, persons of extraordinary ability, corporate trainees, and students. She specifically advises and assists multinational corporations in the industrial, retail and service industries, real estate, health care, pharmaceutical and technology sectors in all aspects of U.S. immigration law.
How Laura handles immigration matters
Laura Foote Reiff focuses her practice on business immigration laws and regulations affecting U.S. and foreign companies, as well as related employment compliance and legislative issues. Laura advises corporations on a variety of compliance-related issues, particularly related to Form I-9 alien employment verification matters. Laura has been involved in audits and internal investigations and has…
Who Laura represents
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Mclean and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The George Washington University
J.D. · 1989
American University
BA · 1986
Jurisdictions
Laura's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
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Maryland, Maryland S
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Laura studied at J.D. in The George Washington University and BA in American University.
Law school and academic background
Laura completed J.D. in The George Washington University and BA in American University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Laura has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Immigration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Compliance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Legislative Advocate of the Year," AILA (DC Chapter), 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "F.E.W.A. Legislative Champion Award," 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SmartCEO, "Greater Washington Legal Elite," 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal Times, "Leading Lawyers in Immigration," 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year," 2011 & 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Human Resource Executive magazine, "The Nation’s Most Powerful Immigration Attorneys – Top 20," 2011-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2012-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2006-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global, Immigration - Business, 2008-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, 2009-2013 "Labor and Employment - Immigration - Leading Lawyers," 2012-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washingtonian magazine's "Top Lawyers," 2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Immigration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Compliance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Laura Foote Reiff's office in McLean
Laura's primary office is at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1000, McLean, Virginia, 22102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Laura Foote Reiff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Mclean, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Laura
Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Laura Foote Reiff
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Mclean?
Laura is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Laura will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Laura?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new immigration clients right now?
Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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