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About Kevin J Andrews

15+ Years of Business Immigration Law Experience

From high-volume corporate immigration to boutique practice serving exceptional talent

Kevin J Andrews, Esq. - Business Immigration Attorney

Credentials & Experience

Credentials & Experience

JD, University of Baltimore School of Law

2010

Maryland Bar

Active, Good Standing since 2010

90%+ Overall Approval Rate

Across all cases handled over a 15+ year career

The 90%+ overall approval rate is based on all cases I have worked on over my 15+ year career; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Practice Focus

Visa Categories

  • EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
  • EB-1C Multinational Executives and Managers
  • O-1A Extraordinary Ability
  • O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Film, and TV
  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver
  • L-1A/L-1B Intracompany Transfer
  • H-1B Specialty Occupation
  • F-1 Student Status

Client Industries

  • Software Engineering & AI
  • Startups & Entrepreneurship
  • Academic Research
  • Technology Companies (FAANG+)

In His Own Words

My Story

After years leading complex employment-based immigration matters at a national immigration law firm, I founded Kevin J Andrews Law to provide both strategic petition counsel and litigation representation for global talent.

My practice handles two distinct but complementary areas: petition strategy for EB-1A extraordinary ability, O-1 visas, National Interest Waivers, and L-1 matters, and federal litigation including mandamus actions for delayed adjudications, APA challenges to denials, and emerging issues like the EAD auto-extension regulatory changes. I built my practice to handle both because the most complex matters often require shifting from administrative strategy to federal court advocacy when USCIS doesn't follow its own rules.

What 15+ years of business immigration law experience has taught me is that successful immigration cases require strategic thinking more than form-filling. Whether I'm building a specialized knowledge argument for an L-1A executive or crafting a mandamus complaint for a stalled adjustment case, the work demands understanding both the regulatory framework and the specific adjudication patterns that determine real-world outcomes. I approach each matter as a consultant would, analyzing the full picture, identifying pressure points, and building a strategy from first principles rather than templates.

Why Immigration? I'm a first-generation American. My mother made sacrifices as an immigrant in a new country with a newborn (me), completely on her own. Those sacrifices gave me opportunities she never had. Seeing your kids do better than you did, that's what the American dream should be about.

My practice exists to help people build that same future, whether through a successful EB-1A petition or a federal lawsuit that forces USCIS to follow its own regulations.

If you're looking for an attorney who thinks strategically, brings modern tools and passion to bear on complex immigration problems, let's talk.

My Approach

Why I Focus on These Visa Categories

These visa categories represent the most strategic pathways for exceptional talent. Here's how I approach client service differently.

01

Strategic, Not Transactional

Immigration decisions have long-term consequences. I help clients understand all available pathways and choose the strategy that aligns with their career goals, not just the first available option.

02

Tech-Fluent Counsel

I speak your language. Whether you're an AI researcher, software architect, or startup founder, I understand the technical nature of your work and can translate it effectively for USCIS adjudicators.

03

Transparency First

No surprise fees. No false promises. I provide honest assessments of your chances, clear timelines, and upfront pricing. Immigration law is complex enough without unclear communication.

04

Efficiency Through Technology

As both attorney and legal technologist, I've built proprietary tools for case assessment and evidence analysis. This means faster turnaround times and more thorough petition preparation without compromising quality.

The Value

A Focused Solo Practice

I started my solo practice after years at a national immigration law firm. Today I bring 15+ years of business immigration law experience to every matter.

What You Get

  • +Direct access to an experienced attorney (no junior associates or paralegals)
  • +Personalized strategy tailored to your specific case
  • +Responsive communication (typical response within 48 hours)
  • +Transparent, case-specific pricing—not arbitrary tiers
  • +Quality work product refined over 15+ years of business immigration law experience

Speaking & Podcasts

Recent Talks and Interviews

AILA Fall CLE Conference · Atlanta, GA · October 15, 2026

Understanding the New Coordinated Enforcement Architecture with FDNS, DOL, and ICE

Panelist, with Emily Neumann and Timothy D'Arduini

SF Tech Week 2026 · San Francisco · October 6, 2026

Freedom of Movement: AI, Borders, and the Global Mobility OS

A panel on how AI is reshaping border systems and global mobility for the researchers and founders building it.

Panelist, with Morgan Bailey of Mayer Brown

AILA DC Chapter Fall Conference 2026 · Rockville, MD · October 2, 2026

AI Ethics and Legal Practice

Panelist, with Greg Siskind, Jared Jaskot, and Cynthia Rosenberg

GMI Rocket, Episode 156 · October 2, 2026

Solo Immigration Practice with AI Agents

Guest, with host Roman Zelinchenko of LaborLess

2026 AILA Paralegals Virtual Conference · Virtual · September 9, 2026

AI-Powered Drafting and Digital Filing

Panelist, with Larry Drumm and Lissette Iturbe-Gonzalez

Immigration Lawyers Toolbox, Episode 450 · December 18, 2025

Practical AI Tools for Immigration Law Firms

Guest

Lawfully Podcast · December 5, 2025

Immigration News Recap: Immigration Surveillance and USCIS Processing Pauses

Guest

Where I Work

Based in White Hall, Serving Clients Globally

My office is in White Hall, Maryland, serving the Baltimore area, and my practice is remote-ready. I work with tech professionals across the United States and around the world through video consultations, secure document sharing, and modern communication tools.