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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, start-ups, and established companies of all sizes in all matters of corporate law. 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
USCIS Issues Policy Alert on O Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications
On September 17, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert and published a new section in its Policy Manual related to the “O” nonimmigrant visa classifications. The new guidance (1)...
DHS Extends Measures to Limit Non-Essential Travel Across Land Borders
On September 18, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension until October 21, 2020, of measures to limit all non-essential travel across the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. DHS said in a statement,...
I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for Additional 60 Days
On September 15, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of certain flexibilities for employers in complying with requirements related to Form I-9,...
USCIS Sends Reminder to Ensure Employees Choose the Correct Attestation on Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) disseminated a reminder on September 17, 2020, noting that employers are not liable for any erroneous attestations an employee makes in Section 1 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility...
DOL Interim Final Rule Expected to Raise Wages for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM Workers
According to reports, with no advance notice or publication in the regulatory agenda, the Department of Labor submitted an interim final rule on September 16, 2020, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to change the wage...
Ninth Circuit Rules President Can End TPS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on September 14, 2020, that President Trump can phase out temporary protected status (TPS) for more than 300,000 people in the United States. TPS beneficiaries from Haiti,...
