Biography
An experienced business immigration attorney, Sang Shin provides creative legal counsel to companies, individuals, investors, and institutions throughout the U.S. and internationally. He has broad experience managing employment-based immigration cases for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, and immigration planning and compliance programs for entities engaged in a wide range of industries, including: energy, engineering, healthcare institutions, construction, financial services and banking, agriculture, architecture, technology, entertainment, food service, hospitality, retail, education, export and import, and other sectors.
Sang handles a wide range of nonimmigrant visas and petitions, and also provides advanced and strategic advice to clients on a variety of immigrant visas and labor certifications (PERM) for numerous occupations. He handles family-based cases and U.S. citizenship matters, and regularly represents companies in connection with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of State (DOS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) audits.
He frequently works with international companies entering the U.S. market for the first time, helping them navigate the ever-changing U.S. legal landscape. Utilizing his broad network, Sang ensures a seamless market entry for his clients by making sure they are connected within their respective industries and are well-equipped to thrive long-term in the U.S.
Sang also advises start-ups, entrepreneurs, and high net-worth individuals regarding investment-based U.S. immigration opportunities. Sang partners with both individuals and large entities to ensure they remain compliant with government regulations and can withstand the highest level of scrutiny if faced with a government audit.
Named among The Best Lawyers in America (2021-2022) for immigration law, Sang prides himself in being a true counselor and business partner to his clients, providing hands-on consulting services that will ensure successful results.
Additional Languages
Korean
Education
B.A., University of North Carolina
J.D., Charlotte School of Law
Diversity and Inclusion Certification, Cornell University
Bar Admissions
Texas, 2012
Immigration Attorney Serving Austin, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio Texas
Sang’s extensive background working with clients on their immigration matters allows him to assist clients in all aspects of:
- Labor & Employment-based Visas
- Investment-related Visas
- Naturalization
- Permanent Residence Processes
- Immigration Compliance
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Immigration Law, 2021-2022
- “Top Lawyer: Immigration” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2021
- Best Under 40 Award, Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas, 2020
Publications
- “Channeling Struggles to Create Opportunity,” The Texas Lawbook (May 2022)
- “Foreign Worker Policies Likely to Improve for Business,” Texas Lawyer (March 2021)
- “COVID-19 and Foreign National Workers in the United States,” The Houston Lawyer magazine (July 2020)
- “Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Immigration and Travel Policies,” Jackson Walker Business Immigration & Compliance Resources (July 2020)
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Market Update and Doing Business in Houston” Session of Aberdeen-Houston Gateway 2022 (March 2022)
- Speaker, “Preparation for Upcoming H-1B CAP Season,” State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Law Section (January 2022)
- Panelist, “Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Talent,” Houston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (November 2021)
- Moderator, “Behind the Hiring Curtain,” Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) First Generation Attorneys Committee panel (February 2020)
In the News
- “Banks, fintechs weigh fallout from H1-B work visa restrictions,” Banking Dive (July 15, 2020)
- “How Trump’s latest H-1B visa suspension will impact hiring at tech companies,” TechRepublic (June 30, 2020)
- “Trump’s H-1B work visa ban creates six-month headache,” TechTarget (June 24, 2020)
- “Suspending immigration could hurt international companies,” KPRC 2 Click2Houston (April 21, 2020)
Jackson Walker Fast Takes Podcast
- “Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month,” Jackson Walker Fast Takes Podcast (May 2022)
- “What Happens to President Trump’s Immigration Proclamations During President Biden’s First 100 Days?” (January 2021)
- “Immigration Policies Under a Biden Administration” (November 2020)
- “Employment Visa Restrictions: Past, Present, and Future” (July 2020)
- “H-1B Visa Considerations During Periods of High Unemployment” (June 2020)
- “Immigration Issues to Consider During the Coronavirus Epidemic” (April 2020)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Asian American Bar Association of Houston
- Chair of Board of Directors, 2019-2022
- President, 2018
- Vice President of Community Relations, 2016
- Social Committee, 2015
- Law School & Mentorship Committee, 2014
- Asian American Bar Foundation of Houston
- Trustee, 2019-present
- State Bar of Texas, Asian Pacific Interest Section
- Secretary, 2021-2022
- State Bar of Texas, Immigration Section
- Council Member, 2021-2023
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Fellows Program, 2022
- United Way
- Asian Chamber of Commerce