Matthew D. Stump is one of the nation’s leading voices in employment-based immigration law and corporate compliance. With nearly two decades of experience navigating the intersection of business, policy, and immigration strategy, he counsels an elite roster of clients, from Fortune 500 companies, universities, hospitals, and government agencies to startups, family offices, and research institutions, on securing and retaining global talent. A trusted advisor to executives and entrepreneurs alike, Matthew’s practice spans the full spectrum of U.S. employment-based immigration law. He provides counsel on nonimmigrant classifications such as H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, TN, and O-1, and on immigrant categories including EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1B (outstanding researcher), EB-1C (multinational manager), and PERM labor certification. Internationally, he is regarded as a leading authority on the U.S. Department of Labor’s PERM program and the evolving framework of employment-based immigration policy.
As a longtime leader within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Matthew most recently served as Chair of the 2025 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law, the largest gathering of immigration attorneys in the world. He currently sits on the AILA USCIS Headquarters and Benefits Policy Liaison Committee and his previous leadership includes chairing AILA’s USCIS Service Center Operations Committee, as well as a decade of contributions to national government liaison, education, and compliance initiatives. A frequent speaker at global and national conferences, Matthew has authored and presented dozens of programs for AILA, the Federal Bar Association, and leading universities, offering pragmatic insight into business immigration strategy and policy reform. He is often cited for clarifying some of the most complex issues in U.S. immigration practice.
Recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Thought Leader in Corporate Immigration and repeatedly named to The Best Lawyers in America, Matthew is celebrated for both his intellectual rigor and his ability to translate intricate regulations into decisive, actionable strategies. He has also received multiple AILA President’s Commendations for exemplary service to the organization and the profession. More than a practitioner, Matthew D. Stump is a strategist, educator, and advocate. He is a voice of precision and pragmatism in a field where policy, law, and human potential intersect.