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Bushra A. Malik is a trusted immigration advisor with over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate the complexities of US immigration law. She partners with global companies to develop smart, scalable strategies for managing international talent, and supports individuals across a wide range of industries. Known for her deep knowledge of government processes and her creative, solution-driven approach, she delivers practical guidance on everything from employment-based visas and cross-border mobility to family reunification. Her ability to tailor immigration strategies to each client’s unique goals makes her a go-to resource in an ever-changing legal landscape.

Overview

Ms. Malik’s practice spans a broad spectrum of immigration matters, including employment-based permanent residence petitions (such as EB-1 for Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers, and Multinational Managers), PERM labor certifications, and family-based petitions. She regularly handles nonimmigrant visa categories including H-1B, L-1, O-1, J-1, and TN (NAFTA Professionals), as well as compliance matters such as I-9 audits and H-1B public access file reviews; complex naturalization cases; U.S. passport issues; and currency seizure cases.

With a truly global scope, Ms. Malik has secured work and residence permits for clients in countries across Asia, Europe, and North America—including China, India, Canada, Japan, the UK, Germany, and beyond. She frequently represents clients before US Ports of Entry, USCIS District Offices, US Embassies and Consulates abroad, and foreign consular posts.

A recognized thought leader in the field, Ms. Malik is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she currently serves on the Mid-Winter Conference Committee. Her previous leadership roles include Chair of the AILA Michigan Chapter, Chair of the Global Migration Section, and membership on the AILA Board of Governors and the National Department of State Liaison Committee. She is also a frequent speaker at AILA’s national and international conferences.

Prior to joining Butzel, Ms. Malik served as a Vice Consul for the US Department of State in Seoul, South Korea. She also worked at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (Chicago Immigration Court) and completed externships with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (New Delhi, India) and the legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of General Counsel (Washington, D.C.).

Ms. Malik is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel's Troy office. She earned her juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with High Honors from Michigan State University’s James Madison College. She also majored in Japanese and earned a Certificate in Asian Studies. She is fluent in Hindi, Japanese, and Urdu.

Primary Practice Areas

Credentials

Education

University of Michigan Law School, J.D.

Michigan State University - James Madison College, B.A., International Relations, High Honors

Admissions

  • Michigan

Memberships

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association – Department of State National Liaison Committee, Member; Board of Governors, former Member; Executive Committee for the Michigan Chapter, former Member and Chapter Chair; Conference and Events Committee, Global Migration Section, former Member and Chair; United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Liaison Committee, Michigan Chapter, former Chair
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • American Bar Association
  • South Asian Bar Association
  • Michigan Muslim Bar Association
  • Japanese Business Society of Detroit

Languages

  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Urdu

Awards & Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America® - "Lawyer of the Year" - Immigration Law, 2022, 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® - Immigration Law, 2015-2026

DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit - Immigration Law, 2015-2018, 2020-2023, 2025

Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Immigration, 2021-2025

Experience

  • Evaluated retention of dual citizenship for U.S. and other countries such as Germany, Italy, Australia, Canada, etc.
  • Obtained approval of Immigration Petition for Alien of Extraordinary Ability for various professionals including engineers, scientists, corporate executives, professional athletes, entertainers, coaches, and trainers.
  • Managed multi-country projects and obtained work authorizations in multiple jurisdictions for individuals of various nationalities.
  • Conducted in-house training on I-9 form compliance and retention, including electronic completion and storage of I-9 forms
  • Advised employers regarding maintenance of employer/employee relationship when foreign national is placed offsite
  • Conducted in-house training regarding preparing and maintaining H-1B public access files and Labor Certification Applications
  • Analyzed eligibility for naturalization through parents or grandparents and prepare necessary documentation
  • Assisted with preservation of residency for naturalization purposes for individuals transferred overseas
  • Assisted family members in obtaining appropriate fianc
  • Conducted internal audits of I-9 forms for clients
  • Represented clients at Port of Entry to process admission to US under NAFTA
  • Consulted with clients regarding special permanent resident card interviews
  • Represented employers during investigations conducted by USICE and USDOL regarding employment verification issues
  • Obtained removal of conditions on permanent residency
  • Obtained permanent resident status pursuant to registry provisions based on residence in U.S. since January 1972
  • Obtained re-entry permits to maintain permanent residence status in the United States for individuals transferred abroad
  • Prepared J-1 waivers of 2 year foreign residency requirement based on no-objection letters, interested government agencies, hardship and other grounds
  • Preparation of J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-3 Trainee applications and petitions for employees of foreign companies with U.S. facilities
  • Represented clients in obtaining visas at various US Embassies and Consulates abroad
  • Assisted employers in obtaining appropriate nonimmigrant classification (TN, H-1B, H-3, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, E-1/E-2, P) and immigrant classification (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-5).
  • Represented clients in complex naturalization matters including restoration of U.S. citizenship, appeals for denied naturalization applications, and evaluate strategies for overcoming grounds of ineligibility.
  • Analyzed effect of corporate changes, including mergers and acquisitions, on foreign national’s immigration status.
  • Provided preventative counseling on Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor investigations and employer sanctions.

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