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Phillips Lytle LLP

Immigration

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate


Phillips Lytle LLP

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About

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Phillips Lytle’s Immigration Practice provides comprehensive legal services related to U.S. immigration laws and regulations. This includes securing visas, permanent residency, and citizenship for individuals and families, as well as advising businesses on compliance and employment-based immigration matters. Other areas of focus include: Corporate Services and Support; Immigration for Investors; Multinational Companies and Immigration Compliance; Immigration for Startups and Entrepreneurs; Extraordinary Ability; Marriage and Family Immigration Services; Citizenship and Naturalization; Immigration Waivers and Inadmissibility; University and Student Immigration; USMCA Professionals and Other Treaty Visas; Visitors; Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas; Family-based immigration matters. We understand the need for customized solutions for short and long-term immigration strategies as they relate to issues across a variety of industries, including energy, engineering, health care, education, technology, manufacturing, professional sports and entertainment.

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Immigration - New York: Upstate

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Phillips Lytle offers valuable support across the spectrum of business immigration issues. The Buffalo office is particularly experienced in TN visa applications for Canadian employees, as well as H-1B, L-1 and permanent residency applications.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Phillips Lytle are very knowledgeable, prompt and responsive. Their communication style is always tailored toward their audience.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • There has been considerable fluctuation in immigration processes and practices over the last year, and Phillips Lytle has been able to seamlessly navigate us through these unpredictable times.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • This firm is responsive to our questions and always provides reliable advice.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • The Phillips Lytle team's knowledge and service levels are outstanding.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Danielle Rizzo
    Band 1Danielle Rizzo

    Danielle Rizzo

    Danielle Rizzo is noted for her experience in visa applications and often represents Canadian citizens seeking entry to the US under the USMCA free trade agreement.

    • We rely on Danielle Rizzo’s expertise and advice in our decision-making. She also provides fast and timely responses to all of our inquiries.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Danielle is not just knowledgeable, she is patient, personable and understanding.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Danielle is not only an expert and timely in her responses, but her communication style is also highly collaborative.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Danielle Rizzo is great. She is part of the next generation of leaders in immigration law.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 1Zabrina Reich
    Band 1Zabrina Reich

    Zabrina Reich

    Zabrina Reich leads the firm's immigration practice and helps businesses to implement various visa application programs. As a foreign legal consultant, she also brings a depth of expertise in Canada-related immigration matters.

    • Zabrina Reich is an excellent immigration lawyer. Her understanding of immigration law is impressive, and she really understands our business and its needs.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Zabrina is terrific to work with. She is a very trusted partner.

      Immigration respondentUSA

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New York: Upstate

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