About the Practice
Bob Degen represents businesses and individuals in local and national immigration matters. His background includes over 20 years with Krusen Evans and Byrne, concentrating on maritime matters and immigration law, and 15 years with Fox Rothschild, LLP, where he was chair of the maritime law practice group and a member of the Immigration Law Group in the Labor and Employment law department.
Education
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 1974
- B.S., U.S.C.G. License, State University of New York Maritime College, 1968
- Admiral Farragut Academy, 1964
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
Court Admissions
- U.S. Claims Court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Mariners Advisory Committee for the Bay and River Delaware
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Philadelphia Maritime Exchange (Solicitor and Secretary)
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Rating
Specializations
Bob can help you with the following matters:
Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications
- H-1B Specialty Occupation
- L-1A/B Intra-Company Transfer Cases
- E-1/2 Treaty Traders and Investors
- O-1 Outstanding Ability Nonimmigrant Cases
- F-1 Student Visas
- J-1 Exchange Visitors
Immigrant Visa Classifications
Employment-Based First (EB-1)
- Aliens of Extraordinary Ability
- Outstanding Professors and Researchers
- Multinational Executives and Managers
Employment-Based Second (EB-2)
- Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees
- Aliens Having Exceptional Ability
- National Interest Waivers
- Alien Labor Certification (PERM)
Religious Workers (EB-4)
Employment-Based Third (EB-3)
- Professionals and Skilled Workers
- Alien Labor Certification (PERM)
Family-Based Immigrant Visas
Family-Based First Spouses, Children, and Parents of U.S. Citizens
Family-Based Third – Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
Family-Based Second
Family-Based Fourth – Brothers and Sisters of U.S. Citizens
- Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents (F-1A)
- Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents (F-1B)
Maritime Matters
Aside from visa application assistance, Bob is also a solicitor to the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay. He provides general advice and counseling on the management of FEMA grants under the Port Security Grant Program.
Federal Grant Management
In addition to advising individuals, businesses, and individuals on immigration matters, Bob advises on matters relating to the management of federal grants and cooperative agreements, including contracting, purchasing and acquisition, and bid preparation pursuant to grants and cooperative agreements.