Tammy Besherse

Tammy Besherse is an attorney who focuses on employment-based immigration law, advising employers on complex workforce mobility and compliance matters. Her practice includes non-immigrant visa strategies involving H-1B, L-1, E-2, and TN classifications, as well as long-term planning for lawful permanent residency. She assists multinational employers with government filings, compliance obligations, and responses to agency requests, ensuring immigration processes align with business and operational goals.

Tammy earned her B.S. from Indiana State University and later received her J.D. from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. Her legal education provided a strong foundation in statutory interpretation, regulatory analysis, and advocacy. She is admitted to practice in South Carolina and before the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, allowing her to represent clients in both administrative and federal matters.

Tammy’s immigration experience also includes representing vulnerable immigrant populations through humanitarian relief options. She has worked on matters involving VAWA petitions, U-Visas, T-Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and DACA. In addition to casework, she has contributed to policy and litigation efforts designed to protect immigrant rights. She regularly provides training to nonprofit organizations and government agencies on evolving immigration law issues.

Tammy Besherse is recognized for her ability to navigate complex immigration systems while maintaining a practical, detail-oriented approach. She frequently addresses government requests for evidence and develops strategies to resolve challenging adjudications. Her work has been acknowledged by multiple organizations for excellence in legal service and advocacy. Through advisory, compliance, and humanitarian-focused work, Tammy supports clients and institutions in achieving lawful and sustainable immigration outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, Ogletree Deakins
• Member, South Carolina Bar

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Indiana State University
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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