Mackenzie Hughes has a full compliment of attorneys practicing within the International & Immigration area who work with:

Nicole Allen Cerrito
Mary Anne Cody
Richard C. Engel
Mark T. Harrington
Anthony L. Germano
Christian P. Jones
Jacqueline B. Jones
Frederick W. Marty
Timothy J. Redding
Ramon E. Rivera
Edward J. Spencer III

The trend toward a global economy continues unabated-as does the need for law firms that can help companies and individuals capitalize on the opportunities while avoiding the pitfalls of international business. In 2001 we hired as a partner Ramon Rivera, Esq., who is widely recognized as a leading immigration lawyer throughout Upstate New York. Mr. Rivera and several other attorneys in our business practices are well-versed and experienced with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Our services in this area include:


Immigration

• H-1B nonimmigrant employment visas
• Employment-based immigration visas
• North American free trade-based visas (NAFTA)
• E-1 & E-2 treaty trader / treaty investor visas
• U.S. customs and entry-related matters
• Family-based preference and priority-based visas
• EB-5 investor visas
• L-1A & L-1B multinational visas

• DOL wage and hour division violation hearings
• IRCA immigration related unfair employment practices
• Employer sanctions and document fraud violations

• Sales agent and distributorship agreementsiImport/export controls
• Anti-dumping matters
• Free trade zones

• Structuring relationships/partnerships and joint ventures
• Facilitating U.S.-based companies in foreign markets, including:

– Canada
– China
– Europe
– Hong Kong
– Scandinavia
– Southern Africa
– Taiwan
– Zimbabwe

• Facilitating foreign-based companies in U.S. markets
• Formation of American subsidiaries for foreign-based companies
• Development of foreign sales corporations
• International mortgage transaction

• Preparation/review of import/export paperwork
• Appeal of alleged U.S. Customs laws violations