Immigration
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
About
Provided by Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery combines nationally recognized immigration expertise with a regional law firm’s rate structure to create a strong value proposition for our clients.
We are well-known for: establishing sound immigration policies for employers to enhance their ability to secure and retain foreign talent; obtaining work visas and permanent resident status for key, executive employees, professors and scientists, medical personnel including J waivers for physicians, multinational organizations, universities, foreign nationals employed by professional sports teams, performers of outstanding ability, and others; overseeing immigration issues involved in mergers and acquisitions of significant corporate entities; assuring compliance with I-9 regulations; and educating clients on regulations and requirements in the ever-changing immigration landscape
In addition to substantive legal work, we have successfully litigated cases in Federal Court to overturn New York State’s unconstitutional professional licensing requirements negatively impacting foreign nationals and to protect a client’s constitutional right to sponsor family members for immigration benefits. We have also represented clients on appeals of negative decisions to the U.S. Administrative Appeal Office (AAO) and the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA).
Chambers Review
Harter Secrest & Emery is a respected business immigration group, offering counsel to clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. The team is particularly admired for its skills in establishing comprehensive immigration policies for employers, as well as obtaining visas for internationally recognized physicians, scientists and performers of outstanding ability. Its lawyers also act for clients within industries such as education, healthcare and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Harter Secrest & Emery advised Dartmouth Health on obtaining J-Waiver visas for key employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The thing I most appreciate about Harter Secrest & Emery is how quick they are. They don't let you wait around and they have very good knowledge."
"They are exceptional in their knowledge base and have the ability to distill complex and complicated issues."
"They don't overcomplicate their advice. They think creatively and give quick, well-crafted responses that help us get the job done quicker."
"The thing I most appreciate about Harter Secrest & Emery is how quick they are. They don't let you wait around and they have very good knowledge."
"They are exceptional in their knowledge base and have the ability to distill complex and complicated issues."
"They don't overcomplicate their advice. They think creatively and give quick, well-crafted responses that help us get the job done quicker."
Notable Practitioners
Susanne Heubel advises on both business and family-based immigration matters, including naturalization processes.
"She is an outstanding attorney who delivers timely and winning results in complex matters."
"Susanne is amazingly efficient, knowledgeable and easy to work with."
Frank Novak typically acts for clients in the healthcare sector. He is adept at advising on visa and immigration strategy planning issues, among other matters.
"Frank has a tremendous depth of expertise and experience with immigration. No matter how complex the problem is, he can solve it."
"Frank is not only a brilliant lawyer, he is also an educator."
"He is a fountain of knowledge."
Glenn Schieck undertakes an impressive workload assisting a wide variety of companies with a range of business immigration tasks.
"Glenn is phenomenal. He sets such a high bar in being responsive and has a really innate understanding of how to service the client."
"He provides thorough and detail-oriented expertise."
"He is knowledgeable, professional and helpful."
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