Reginald A. Pacis

Reginald A. Pacis is a respected Detroit immigration lawyer with decades of dedicated experience helping clients manage complex U.S. and global immigration matters. Focusing his practice exclusively on Immigration Law, he provides strategic, results-driven counsel for individuals, businesses, and organizations. His work covers a broad range of immigration issues, including business visas, family-based immigration, employer compliance, and employment-based immigration processes. Known for a practical and thoughtful approach, Reginald builds tailored strategies to help clients meet their goals.

Reginald earned a B.A. from Michigan State University’s James Madison College and his J.D. from Detroit College of Law, now known as Michigan State University College of Law. This training, combined with years of hands-on experience, allows him to navigate the ever-changing immigration landscape with skill.

Reginald’s practice includes handling H-1B specialty occupation cases, L-1 intracompany transfers, labor certification matters, immigrant visa petitions, and I-9 employer verification compliance. He has represented employers during Department of Labor and Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigations and advised on port-of-entry interviews and trade-related visas.

An active advocate in the immigration community, Reginald A. Pacis has held leadership roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the State Bar of Michigan, and various community and cultural organizations. He regularly speaks at seminars, including the Annual Butzel Immigration Seminar, sharing insights on immigration topics with businesses and community groups.

Reginald’s peers and clients recognize his commitment to the field. He has earned honors such as Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Michigan Super Lawyers and holds the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating. This consistent dedication makes him one of Michigan’s most trusted immigration attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Butzel Long
• Member, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Advisory Committee
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
• Member, Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Michigan
• Board Member, State Bar of Michigan – Immigration Law Section

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Detroit College of Law – Michigan State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State University – James Madison College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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