Federico M. Maciá

Federico Maciá represents individuals and institutions in all areas of immigration law. His practice focuses on employment-based immigration for professionals, managers, and investors as well as employer compliance with U.S. employment authorization regulations.

Federico has more than 30 years of experience in immigration law. His practice includes handling H-1B and L-1 temporary worker visa petitions, E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor applications, EB-5 immigrant investor petitions, EB-1 and O-1 extraordinary ability petitions, P-1 petitions for athletes and entertainers, and labor certification applications. He also has extensive experience in the areas of asylum, consular processing, removal defense, family petitions, and naturalization.

Federico takes a hands-on approach to his practice, working closely with his clients to personally guide them through the immigration process.

Speaking Engagements

"Navigating PERM in 2025: Processing, Audits, and Red Flags," American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter CLE Conference (April 2025)

"Extraordinaries and National Interest: Emerging Professions and Trends," American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter Annual Conference (February 2025)

"Immigration Law for the Employment Lawyer," The Florida Bar (2013)

"The Cuban Adjustment Act," St. Thomas University School of Law (2006)

"Overview of U.S. Immigration Law Relating to Cuba," St. Thomas University School of Law (2001)

"Asylum Law and Procedure," Florida International University Paralegal Studies Program (1999)

"Immigration Requirements for Human Resources Professionals," Florida International Bankers Association (1998)

Honors & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America (2027)

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Professional & Community Involvement

Federico serves on the board of directors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's South Florida chapter and is a member of the Florida Bar.

At the University of Florida College of Law, Federico served as senior managing editor of the Florida International Law Journal.