Carl Shusterman

Carl Shusterman, a distinguished immigration attorney in Los Angeles, California, has been practicing immigration law for over 40 years. He began his legal career as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) from 1976 to 1982 before transitioning to private practice. Throughout his career, Carl has represented a diverse range of clients, including corporations and individuals from around the world.

Carl's expertise has been recognized widely, with features on CNN, Good Morning America, and in notable publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the National Law Journal. His website, shusterman.com, serves as a comprehensive resource on U.S. immigration laws and procedures.

For over a decade, Carl has been consistently acknowledged as one of the Best Lawyers in America and a Super Lawyer by his peers. His accomplishments were highlighted in the February 2018 issue of Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, Human Resource Executive magazine has named him among the top 15 corporate immigration attorneys in the U.S.

Carl's commitment to legal excellence is further evidenced by his highest "AV" rating in legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar, and is listed in both The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and the Chamber’s USA Guide for Leading Business Lawyers.

His expertise in immigration law has led him to testify as an expert witness before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee in Washington, D.C.