Robert Law

At a glance

Robert Law is an immigration-policy lawyer whose career includes USCIS policy leadership, DHS advisory work and immigration-research organizations.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Served at USCIS from 2017 to 2021, first as senior policy adviser and then as chief of the Office of Policy and Strategy. [2] [1]
• His June 2025 testimony describes service as senior counselor to the Homeland Security secretary and leadership of the department's presidential-transition landing team. [1]
• The House's 2021 witness biography records his role as director of regulatory affairs and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies. [2]
• Holds a University of Virginia bachelor's degree and a J.D. from Catholic University's Columbus School of Law. [2]

Role and nomination context

• The June 5, 2025, nomination hearing concerned the DHS under-secretary role for Strategy, Policy and Plans, with department-wide policy coordination responsibilities. [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Written testimony of Robert Law, June 5, 2025 (PDF)

   Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Robert Law 2021 hearing witness biography (PDF)

   House Judiciary Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.