Phil C. Kuck

Phil C. Kuck is a skilled immigration attorney who represents clients across the globe. He assists individuals, businesses, and investors in navigating complex immigration laws. His work covers visa applications, labor certifications, consular representation, and citizenship matters. He also has a strong federal court practice, focusing on immigration-related litigation.

Phil has successfully represented clients at the U.S. Court of Appeals and has experience defending asylum seekers and others in U.S. Immigration Courts. His expertise spans multinational corporations, technology firms, manufacturers, EB-5 investors, entrepreneurs, and families.

Phil earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law in 2017. During law school, he served as Lead Articles Editor for The Georgia State University Law Review and was a member and coach for the Jessup International Moot Court Competition. He was inducted into the Order of the Coif for his academic excellence. Before law school, he completed a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2013.

Throughout his career, Phil C. Kuck has fought for justice in critical immigration cases. He played a key role in a pro bono class action against the U.S. Department of State during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing thousands of reserved diversity visas for affected applicants. He successfully defended an employment-based visa case, challenging USCIS and the AAO’s wrongful decision. In litigation, he defended a restaurant chain against Homeland Security in an I-9 audit case. His appellate experience includes obtaining asylum for Christian converts from Iran after arguing their case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Phil has earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America – Ones to Watch and Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Stars. He actively contributes to the legal community as a member of the Executive Committee for the Utah chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. His strong legal advocacy and commitment to immigration law make him a trusted ally for businesses, individuals, and families seeking immigration solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar
• Executive Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Georgia
• Utah

Education

• Georgia State University, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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