Brian Graham

Brian Graham is ranked as a leading corporate immigration lawyer by Chambers & Partners (2006-present), recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2010-present), received Finance Monthly’s 2018 USA Corporate Immigration Lawyer of the Year, was recognized by Best Lawyers as the Austin Immigration Lawyer of the Year in multiple years, and was named to the Texas Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2015. He has been Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000. He formally served as Assistant District Counsel for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and worked at the INS Office of the General Counsel in Washington, D.C.

• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® for Immigration Law in Austin, 2010-2024
• Named “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America^® for Immigration in Austin, 2024
• Recognized by Chambers USA for Immigration in Texas, 2006-2023
• Named to the Texas Super Lawyers list, 2013-2015

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Invest in U.S.A

• “Immigration Strategies for Entrepreneurs,” Berkeley SkyDeck, January 2024
• “Smart Immigration Strategies for Today’s Entrepreneurs,” Berkeley SkyDeck, December 2018
• 2017 Business Immigration Law Guide: What To Expect,” K&L Gates Immigration Webinar, February 2017.
• “Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety: 2016 Year in Review and 2017 Outlook,” K&L Gates Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety Webinar, January 2017.
• “Immigration Issues in the Hospitality Industry,” K&L Gates Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety Webinar, October 2016.
• “Global Employer Solutions in a Digitalized World.” K&L Gates Global Employer Solutions Webinar, July 2016.”
• “Tax and Immigration Planning for High Net Worth Individuals”, Private Wealth Mexico Forum, June 2015.
• Moderator, “EB-5 Financing & P3: Leveraging International Migration to Create Capital,” P3Conference, February 2014.
• “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys,” LIVE Webcast, February 2011.
• “I-9 Compliance and E-Verify: What HR Needs to Know,” HRSouthwest Conference, October 2010.
• “I-9 Compliance and E-Verify,” HRSouthwest Conference, October 2009. 
•  “Immigration Law Update,” Lone Star Alliance, December 2008.
•  “Hot Topics in Immigration Law,” Austin Chamber of Commerce, November 2008.
• “Immigration Strategies for International Employers,” HRSouthwest Conference, October 2008. 
•  “U.S. Immigration Options for Mexican Investors,” Frost Bank, October 2008.

• “An Investment Worth Making: How Structural Changes to the EB-5 Program Can Ensure Real Estate Developers Build a Good Foundation for Their Capital Projects,” Real Estate Finance Journal, Winter 2022
• “Recent Visa Suspension Could Deter Foreign Students and Workers,” Pittsburgh Business Times, June 26, 2020.

• “Slowdown in Immigrant Workers Also Translates to Fewer Opportunities for Americans,” Austin Business Journal (June 2014)
• “Expanding Immigrant Investor Program Could Boost Central Texas Business,” Austin Business Journal (February 2014)
• “EB-5 Program Changes Recommended,” San Antonio Express-News (February 2014)
• “H-1B Demand Spike May Signal Improving Outlook For Skilled Pros,” Computerworld.com (December 2009)