Marit Gurley is a Managing Attorney with Karam Law. She engages in firm operations management, leads the firm’s business immigration practice, and manages immigration matters for employers ranging from Fortune 100 to start-up companies. Marit assists clients in obtaining temporary and permanent immigration status, develops corporate immigration policies and procedures, and conducts compliance training for employers. Aside from her business immigration practice, Marit also represents victims of labor trafficking and applicants for adjustment of status and naturalization.
Marit has always been interested in learning about other cultures and new languages. She became particularly excited about working in the field of U.S. immigration law after her time studying abroad in both Spain and Ecuador.
Marit graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2012. She graduated magna cum laude from Augustana University, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 2009. She received her undergrad degree in Business / Communications and Spanish, and a minor in Journalism. During undergrad, Marit studied abroad in Quito, Ecuador and Salamanca, Spain.
As an advocate for mentorship, Marit has volunteered as a mentor for the University of St. Thomas School of Law, The Advocates for Human Rights, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Education:
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2012, Juris Doctor
- Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 2009, Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Business, Spanish, Journalism
- University of Quito, Quito, Ecuador, January 2007
- University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, January – May 2008
Bar Admission:
- State Bar of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit
Areas of Practice:
- Employment-Based Immigration
- Family-Based Immigration
- Employer Compliance
- Naturalization & Citizenship
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Presentations/Speaking Engagements:
- “Are You Ready for ICE?”, Webinar (2025)
- “Where H-1B and F-1 Statuses Intersect: Tips, Tricks, and Traps”, NAFSA Regional Conference (Coralville, IA) (2023)
- “Advanced H-1B Topics”, AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference (2023)
- “Immigration Updates”, Minnesota International Educators (MIE) (2023)
- “EB-3 Other Workers”, Minnesota State Bar Association (2023)
- “Advanced PERM Practice”, AILA MN/Dakotas Chapter (2023)
- “Topics in EB Immigration Fundamentals for Non-EB Attorneys”, AILA MN/Dakotas Chapter (2022)
- “H-2 Workers and Permanent Residency Considerations”, AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference (2022)
- “Long Pending EB-2/EB-3 Form I-485s”, AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference (2021)
- “Visa Bulletin Basics”, Webinar (2021)
- “Permanent U.S. Residency”, Federation of Employers & Workers of America (FEWA) Fly-In (Washington, D.C.) (2020)
- “Labor Certification Fundamentals”, AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law (Orlando, FL) (2019)
- “No Bachelor’s Needed: Skilled Workers/Entrepreneurs”, AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference (2019)
- “Immigration Options for Lawful Permanent Residence”, HR Roundtable (Fairmont, MN) (2018)
- “Fundamentals of Immigration Law: A Refreshing Look at the Basics of H-1B and L-1 Worker Visas”, AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference (2016)
- “Crossing Paths: Intersection of Immigration Law and Other Practice Areas”, Minnesota Paralegal Association (MPA) Annual Convention (2015)
- “U.S. Immigration Options for International Students”, University of St. Thomas (2013)
- “Developing Multicultural Teams”, Vita Plus Summit (Okoboji, IA) (2025)