US–Europe Immigration

European Residency and Citizenship for Americans

For American clients, the primary decision is jurisdictional. European residence frameworks differ materially in durability, rights, renewal obligations and long-term pathways to citizenship. Our immigration lawyers assist clients in comparing these options on a structured basis before implementation begins.

We advise on temporary residence, long-term residence, permanent residence positioning and, where appropriate, citizenship pathways under national law. The objective is not simply to obtain status, but to ensure that the chosen route remains workable over time.

Special Residence and Investment-Based Pathways

Certain European jurisdictions provide structured residence routes linked to investment, economic activity or particular tax positioning. These routes require careful analysis of eligibility criteria, presence expectations and long-term maintenance requirements.

Our immigration lawyers advise on the legal mechanics of these pathways and coordinate with local professionals in the relevant jurisdiction to ensure documentation, timelines and compliance obligations are properly managed.

European Work Authorisations

While our primary focus for American clients is strategic residence and citizenship positioning, we also assist with European work authorisations where employment or business activity requires formal permission.

Work authorisations are addressed within the broader immigration framework so that employment permissions, residence status and long-term mobility objectives remain aligned.

Coordinating Immigration With Tax and Structuring

Immigration status often influences tax residence exposure, governance planning and succession considerations. Our immigration lawyers work closely with our Tax and Private Client practices to ensure that jurisdiction selection and immigration implementation are aligned with broader structuring objectives. Where U.S. tax advisors are involved, we coordinate to maintain consistency across cross-border planning.

US-Focused European Immigration Advisory Since 2002

Since 2002, our partners and senior lawyers have worked extensively with American individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on European mobility, residence and cross-border planning.

We are active members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Bar Association (ABA).

Our European practice includes participation in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and the European International Lawyers Network (EILN), together with offices and presence across key European jurisdictions.

How Our US–Europe Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Our immigration lawyers assist with jurisdiction selection, eligibility assessment, application strategy, documentation planning, dependant mapping, coordination with local counsel and ongoing compliance support. Our work is designed to deliver immigration outcomes that remain aligned with long-term European positioning.