INDUSTRIES — DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY
Defense & National Security
Immigration counsel for defense contractors, cleared facilities, and national security-adjacent employers — with direct experience operating within the regulatory frameworks that govern this sector.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Intersection of Immigration and Compliance
Defense contractors face immigration challenges that extend well beyond standard USCIS adjudication. The hiring of foreign nationals into defense programs implicates export control law, facility security clearance requirements, CMMC certification, and program-specific access restrictions — all of which must be addressed before, during, and after the immigration process.
A petition that is legally sufficient under USCIS standards may still create significant compliance exposure if it fails to account for the employer’s obligations under ITAR, EAR, or DoD program requirements. Lex Nautica approaches defense contractor immigration with an understanding of the full regulatory picture — not just the immigration piece in isolation.
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Last updated: May 13, 2026