About Us

Michael Work & Associates was established in 1988 first opening offices in Los Angeles, with our Miami Beach office opening in 2001. The firm has extensive experience representing aliens with “extraordinary abilities” in the arts, athletics, business, entertainment, and the sciences, and has represented many individuals, foreign investors, traders, and multinational corporations with various immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters, including employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions (e.g., H-1B, E and L visas), family-based visa petitions and PERM-based immigrant petitions.

Meet The Team

Michael L. Work began his career in immigration and naturalization covering immigration for (then) U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles of Florida during the “Cuban flotilla”. He first practiced immigration law in Louisiana with Lawrence Fabacher before relocating to Los Angeles with Barst & Mukamal, and opening The Law Offices of Michael L. Work in 1988. His practice in Los Angeles involved representation of many multinational corporations in banking, entertainment, and technology, and he gained a particular expertise in representing aliens with extraordinary abilities in the arts, athletics, business, entertainment, and the sciences. Michael returned to his home state of Florida in 2000 with offices on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

Michael is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law in 1984 and admitted to practice in Louisiana in 1985. He has been a Member of the Louisiana Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1985, serving as a panelist and Speaker many times in his specialty, individuals with “extraordinary abilities”, and on AILA liaison committees with USCIS and CBP.

Luca Violi is a licensed attorney in New York and Italy.

Luca Violi practices in all areas of U.S. business immigration law representing and assisting businesses, start-up companies, investors and entrepreneurs who want to establish or expand their business in the United States. Additionally, he has experience assisting clients with various immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters, including cases involving individuals with extraordinary abilities, employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions (e.g., H-1B and L visas), family-based visa petitions and PERM-based immigrant petitions.

After graduating from Law School at the University of Reggio Calabria (Italy), he obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Brooklyn Law School. Luca was admitted to practice law by the state of New York in 2018 and since that date has practiced immigration (federal) law nationally.

Luana Carolina Rohde is an attorney admitted to practice law in Brazil and a Member of the Brazilian Bar Association. Luana has experience preparing U.S. employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, as well as family-based visa petitions.

Prior to joining Michael Work & Associates, P.A, Luana worked as a municipal attorney focusing on cases concerning violence against women and served as an intern for the Family and Succession Court in Brazil.

Luana earned a law degree from the State University of West Paraná – Brazil in 2019, and in 2021 completed a postgraduate degree in Applied Constitutional Law. Luana was also awarded an (U.S.) Immigration Law Specialist Certificate from the Washington Technical Institute.

What Our Clients Say

Igor Parshin

2023-12-14

I had a wonderful experience with Michael and his team! Their professionalism is exceptional. I’m so grateful for all their immense help in obtaining the O1 visa ! I highly recommend their services!

Sergio Matsunaga

2023-12-13

Looking for an immigration lawyer / firm is not an easy task for anyone. I was lucky that a friend highly recommended Michael Work after I’ve talked to 3 firms. Since the first contact I felt confident with Michael and Luca, just how they explained everything in the process, assessed the case and clarified my doubts. I couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. Every step of the process was extremely transparent, focused and they answer all the questions promptly. I am very glad I’ve found them and grateful for my Green Card process outcome. They have all my trust in future immigration processes. I extremely recommend Michael Work & associates, and I hope everyone that contact him will achieve the same success level I achieved.

Alvaro Pereiro

2023-12-05

Michael and Luca have been representing us for the last 7 years, and they have been nothing but stellar! My journey went from extending my O1 Visa (as a professional classical musician), to Permanent Residency, to Citizenship, which has been a life long dream. Their level of communication was always outstanding: respectful, kind, very professional, and described expectations super clearly at all times. They truly are mindful of your personal situation and they advise accordingly. Our questions were always answered promptly. My spouse and I have been prepared by Michael and Luca every step of the way, to feel fully confident and that requires lots of trust. We have placed our trust in them entirely and they went above and beyond. Words will never describe the gratitude we have towards them both for all of the guidance and warmth they provided during this entire process! (which requires much patience, tenacity and focus). Their representation was done 100% remotely, and we had zero concerns. Cannot recommend Michael and Luca enough!! They truly are, the best of the BEST!

Hsin-Hui Liu

2023-09-19

Last month, I received my visa approval, thanks to the invaluable assistance of Michael, Luana, and Luca. The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, thoughtfulness, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. I wholeheartedly recommend placing your trust in them!

Ruslan Bayazitov

2023-07-31

Working with Michael Work and Associates was one of the most enjoyable experiences. I would definitely recommend their services.

Mihai Vatca

2023-07-28

I am extremely satisfied with how Michael Work and his team prepared my case! He worked with me first to receive my O1 visa, then he also represented me in the process to become a Permanent Resident. Michael and his team have the highest level of professionalism, and their knowledge on specific details based on each individual case is amazing! As I already mentioned, Michael and his team helped me to receive my O1 visa, and also the Green Card. I also know few other friends who worked with Michael, and they all had successful experiences. I highly recommend Michael and his team and if I would have to chose again someone to represent me it would always be him!

Francesca Bartoccini

2023-06-14

An experience that I recommend to everyone, I was assisted in all my needs and processes. the attorneys went above and beyond their role to support me during these years of covid, they answered my phone calls from italy and I always felt in very good hands.

Valeria Iziumchenko

2023-06-09

I had an amazing experience with Michael and his team! They helped us to prepare such a strong case, that my marriage based permanent residency got approved in just two month after filing and without the interview! Michael’s approach is very professional, and he is always there to answer any questions or explain how everything works. I highly recommend Michael Work & Associates for stress-free and smooth immigration.

Vicente García M

2023-05-26

The process to acquire a green card and then the US passport is tedious, long and requires a lot of patience. Michael and Luca have made this process a totally satisfactory experience, I am deeply grateful for all their kindness, professionalism but above all their trust. thanks a lot!