About
Matthew D. Stump is a highly regarded immigration attorney with over 16 years of experience representing professionals and organizations in complex employment-based visa matters. His practice focuses on business immigration, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, I-9 and corporate compliance, as well as federal mandamus litigation to resolve cases that have been delayed in immigration proceedings.
Matthew holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He also completed academic studies in history and language at the University of Valencia. His academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in leadership, research, and communication.
Matthew represents a wide range of clients including engineers, scientists, professors, musicians, athletes, and entrepreneurs. He assists employers and institutions with obtaining green cards for foreign talent under EB-1, EB-2, national interest waiver, and PERM labor certification processes. His strategic guidance through the U.S. Department of Labor’s complex PERM system is a cornerstone of his practice.
Recognized by Who’s Who Legal Corporate Immigration as an “Employment Guru,” Matthew is praised for his rising influence and effective work with federal agencies. His reputation extends to his service in national leadership roles, including Chair of AILA’s U.S. Department of Homeland Security Service Center Operations Liaison Committee and member of the USCIS HQ Committee.
In addition to legal representation, Matthew is a frequent expert panelist and speaker at professional immigration law events. Clients value his deep understanding of U.S. immigration policy and his proactive, solutions-oriented counsel.
Matthew D. Stump remains a trusted advisor for individuals and institutions navigating the complexities of employment-based immigration. His legal acumen, leadership in the field, and dedication to client success distinguish him as a respected figure in the field of business immigration law.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Stump & Associates, P.C.
- Chair, AILA DHS Service Center Operations Liaison Committee
- Member, AILA USCIS Headquarters Committee
- Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
Licensed State
- Oklahoma
Education
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism
Awards & Badges


- Asylum
- Citizenship
- Visa and Permits