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Miller Mayer is a full-service law firm located in Ithaca, New York. Our diverse client base ranges from established regional centers, developers, energy companies, and real estate funds to universities, startups, hospitals, individual investors, as well as regional businesses and families.
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Miller Mayer has provided unparalleled immigration services for over two decades. Our team of immigration attorneys includes internationally-recognized leaders in the field who are consistently recognized for their work by Chambers and Partners, SuperLawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and Best Lawyers. In addition, our attorneys have held national leadership positions with influential organizations in the field such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers (ABIL), Invest in the USA (IIUSA), and the U.S. Alliance for International Entrepreneurs (USAIE).
BUSINESS SERVICES
Miller Mayer Business Services attorneys regularly advise entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes in structuring, including start-up companies, complex real estate holding companies, and the complicated relationships and issues involved. We provide consultation at the formative stage to help identify the appropriate legal structure and assist clients to properly document and establish operations. We work with business clients to understand their industries, goals, and challenges and take advantage of opportunities with creative but pragmatic legal counsel.
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RECENT NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Attorney General’s Decision Opens Door to Indefinite Detention of Asylum Seekers
A new decision by Attorney General William Barr holds that a person who is transferred from expedited removal proceedings to full removal proceedings after establishing a credible fear of persecution or torture is ineligible for...
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Announces New Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, New CBP Commissioner
Kevin McAleenan, formerly head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the new Acting Homeland Security Secretary, has replaced Kirstjen Nielsen, who was forced to resign recently amid President Trump’s declarations that...
State Dept. to Issue Final Rule on “Discontinuing” Granting Visas When Country is Sanctioned
The Department of State published a final rule, effective April 22, 2019, modifying current regulations to reflect that consular officers are to discontinue granting visas to individuals from certain sanctioned countries. Under the...
New USCIS Policy Guidance Clarifies Marijuana-Related Activities Bar on Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued policy guidance to clarify that certain marijuana-related activities generally bar naturalization even if they are decriminalized under applicable state laws. Such an...
Visa Bulletin Shows Slight Forward Progress in Some Backlogged Preference Categories
The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for May 2019 shows slight forward progress for EB-1 for all chargeability areas except China and India, EB-2 for China and India, EB-3 and Other Workers for China, India, and the...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted Regarding EB-5 Visa Program, Trump’s Immigration Policy and Visas for International Student-Athletes
Stephen Yale-Loehr was quoted by Mercury News in “South Bay Pair Gamed EB-5 Visa Program for Millions in Profit from Wealthy Investors.” Mr. Yale-Loehr noted that the United States issues 10,000 EB-5 green cards each year....
