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Achieving smart, creative & practical immigration results for employment and family clients
Mr. Reich is a frequent speaker on immigration topics to legal professional associations, civic groups, and private concerns. He has guest lectured on immigration issues at Pace Law School, New York Law School and Benjamin Cardozo Law School as well as at various immigration conferences, and he is actively involved in various immigration organizations and causes. Mr. Reich has served as the Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers' Association and as Chair of the Department of Labor Subcommittee of the New York County Law Association's Immigration Committee.
Mr. Reich is a 1991 graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania and a 1994 graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland,
Ohio. Admitted in the states of New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania and Federally to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Mr. Reich is a member of the American Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has been practicing since 1995, having learned under the guidance of some of the most respected names in the field.
Mr. Reich has assisted individuals from virtually all fields and in a wide array of situations, with an emphasis on technologists and those working in the sciences, health and finance fields. Mr. Reich was raised to be aware of the privilege of living in the U.S. and the hard work that is often required to win that privilege. He brings this understanding to the practice of immigration law.
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Practice areas
- Immigration: 100%
Practicing exclusively immigration law, primarily business immigration (nonimmigrant visas and permanent residence based upon employment) since 1995. Handle some family-based immigration work as well.
25 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Law Offices of Stuart J. Reich, PLLC
11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY, 10004
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday | 2005 | 12/06/2019 |
| PA | Active | 1995 | 11/17/2019 |
| OH | Active | 1994 | 10/19/2018 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| New York SuperLawyers 2019 - Metro Edition | SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com | 2019 |
| New York SuperLawyers 2018 - Metro Edition | SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com | 2018 |
| New York SuperLawyers 2017 - Metro Edition | SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com | 2017 |
| New York SuperLawyers 2016 - Metro Edition | SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com | 2016 |
| New York SuperLawyers 2015 - Metro Edition | Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com | 2015 |
| New York SuperLawyers 2014 - Metro Edition | Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| New York Super Lawyers 2013 - Metro Edition | Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com | 2013 |
| New York Super Lawyers 2012 - Metro Edition | Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com | 2012 |
| Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) March/April | Avvo.com | 2011 |
| New York Super Lawyers 2011 - Metro Edition | Super Lawyers / SuperLawyers.com | 2011 |
| Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) November/December | Avvo.com | 2011 |
| Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) November/December | Avvo.com | 2010 |
| Appreciation of Service & Dedication | New York Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers' Association | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Law Offices of Stuart J. Reich | 2003 - Present |
| Associate | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP | 1998 - 2003 |
| Associate | Levitt & Needleman, PC | 1997 - 1998 |
| Associate | Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA | 1995 - 1997 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York County Lawyers' Association | Co-Chair, Immigration Committee | 2015 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) | Advocacy/Media Committee (Member) | 2003 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter) | Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee | 2017 - 2018 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) | Co-Chair, Advocacy/Media Committee (2015-2016) | 2015 - 2016 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) | Technology Committee Co-Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) | Technology Committee Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area Chapter) | Nominating Committee for 2011-2012 Executive Committee | 2011 - 2011 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter) | Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee | 2011 - 2013 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area Chapter) | Nominating Committee for 2008-2009 Executive Committee | 2009 - 2009 |
| New York County Lawyers' Association | Chair (Bus. Immigration Subcom of Immigration Committee) | 2005 - 2015 |
| Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2003 - 2008 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter) | Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee (2006-2008) | 1997 - 2009 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AILA NY Chapter Web Site | Fact Sheet - STEM Extensions and the New (May 2016) 24-Month rule | 2016 |
| Law Firm Incubator Suites Blog | The Ethics of Using Online “Customer Reviews” in Attorney Marketing | 2014 |
| AILA New York Chapter Practice Management Blog | Client Screening for Fewer Headaches | 2014 |
| Twelfth Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium Handbook 2009 | On Your Own: Going Solo - Practical Considerations (with Jan H. Brown and Lindsay Curcio) | 2009 |
| Tenth Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium Handbook 2007 | When They Come Knocking: How to Avoid the Knock and How to Knock It on the Head When It Comes (co-written with Anastasia Tonella and Jan Brown) | 2007 |
| Brooklyn Progress | Immigration Debate Impacts Brooklyn Businesses | 2006 |
|---|
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Allegheny College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar: Update on Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews | Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews | 2019 |
| AILA 2019 Annual Conference | Introduction to Naturalization | 2019 |
| AILA 2018 Annual Conference | Working with Employers in Recruiting and Retaining Foreign Nationals | 2018 |
| AILA 2018 Annual Conference | Extraordinary Polymaths - Extraordinary Ability Development for Founders, Entrepreneurs, Tech Superstars (CTOs, etc.) | 2018 |
| Supplemental J Form at the I-485 Stage: Planning for Changes (September 18, 2017 Webinar) | New I-485 Supplement J | 2017 |
| Introductory "101" CLE on Immigration | The First Three Preference Classes: An Overview | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| AILA New York Chapter Monthly Meeting, November 13, 2017 | The Attack on Business Immigration - As part of a panel discussion, covered pending legislation, Foreign Affairs Manual Amendments impacting E-1/E-2 visas and entry presumptions, and Advocacy strategies | 2017 |
| AILA 2017 National Conference | Alphabet Soup Part 2: Nonimmigrant Visa Overview (covered O-1s, TNs, Q, and I Visas) | 2017 |
| H-1B Strategies and Alternatives | H-1B Cap: Preparing the H-1B Petition, best practices, practices for large employers as well as F-1 Student considerations | 2016 |
| An Introduction to US Immigration (Without Walls) for 2016 | An Introduction to Three of the Most Utilized Non-Immigrant Work Authorized Visa Categories: H-1B, L-1, TN | 2016 |
| An Introduction to US Immigration (Without Walls) for 2016 | The First Three Immigrant Categories: An Overview | 2016 |
| President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration - An Overview and Review | Executive Action - Employment-Based Immigration Overview | 2015 |
| New York County Lawyers' Association "Bridge The Gap" | Immigration and Nationality Overview | 2015 |
| LawLine.com Live CLE Presentation | Immigration for the Family Practitioner (Update) | 2015 |
| LawLine.com Live Online CLE Presentation | Do We Really Need To Do That? Business Immigration for Counsel to Small and Medium Businesses | 2014 |
| LawLine.com Live Online CLE Presentation | Immigration for the Family Practitioner | 2014 |
| Immigration Basics for In-House Counsel | Overview of employment Based Permanent Residence Process for In-house Counsel | 2014 |
| An Introduction to US Immigration: the Basics and More for 2014 | The First Three Preference Classes: An Overview | 2014 |
| February 12th, 2013 Ethics 101 CLE | Ethical Issues in Online Attorney Marketing | 2013 |
| April 17, 2013, EB-5 Investment-Based Permanent Residence "101" CLE | EB-5 Investment Visas - Panel Leader (non-substantive speaker) | 2013 |
| An Introduction to US Immigration: The Basics and More (July 10, 2013) | Employment-Based Immigration - Preference Classes | 2013 |
| Mission: Possible -- The Basics of Immigration Law | The First Three Immigrant Categories: An Overview | 2012 |
| American Immigration Lawyers' Association, New York Chapter, January 2012 Monthly Meeting, | Advances and Recent Developments in Non-immigrant and Immigrant Visa Processing at U.S. Consular Posts | 2012 |
| AILA New York Chapter meeting - March 2012 | USCIS Draft Request for Evidence Templates for the L-1 category and for EB-1 Extraordinary Ability category (post-Kazarian decision), as well as AILA response to proposed templates | 2012 |
| 15th Annual Immigration Law Symposium | Inviting Your Family to the Big Top | 2012 |
| What You Need to Know to Practice Immigration Law Successfully: Getting Your Client the Right Non-Immigrant Visa and Green Card | First Three Employment-Based Preference Clasifications | 2011 |
| LawLine.com live webcast immigration event | The Intersection of Matrimonial Law and Immigration | 2011 |
| AILA New York Chapter March 2011 Monthly Meeting | Third Party Placement Issues post-Neufeld | 2011 |
| Online CLE Presentation | Developments in Science and Technology Immigration | 2010 |
| Latest Developments in Obtaining H-1B Visas for Professionals in “Specialty Occupations” | Substantive H-1B Issues | 2010 |
| Immigration 101 | The First Three Immigrant Categories: An Overview | 2010 |
| AILA 2010 National Conference | Independence Day – Immigration Law and The Solo Practitioner (Discussion Leader) | 2010 |
| What You Need To Know To Practice Immigration Law Successfully: Getting Your Client the Right Nonimmigrant Visa or "Green Card" | Employment Based Permanent Residence - The First Three Immigrant Categories (An Overview) | 2009 |
| Twelfth Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium | On Your Own: Going Solo - Practical Considerations | 2009 |
| Intersection of Immigration and Corporate/Business Law | Compliance Issues Under Under U.S. Immigration Law | 2009 |
| Immigration Reform Under the Obama Administration | Immigration Reform Under the Obama Administration | 2009 |
| 2009 AILA National Conference | Nonimmigrant Visas - Part I | 2009 |
| Intersection of Immigration and Corporate/Business Law | Compliance Issues Under U.S. Immigration Law (I-9s and Social Security No-Match Rule) | 2008 |
| Business Visas 101 | Employment-Based Permanent Residence (with Attorney Nina Dutta of Hodgson Russ) | 2008 |
| What You Need To Know To Practice Immigration Law Succesfully: Getting Your Client the Right Nonimmigrant Visa or Green Card | Employment Based Permanent Residence - The First Three Preference Classifications | 2007 |
| Tenth Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium | Employer Compliance with I-9 Regulations, Social Security No-Match Rules, Self-Audits | 2007 |
| November General Meeting | Employment Based Permanent Residence for Corporate Attorneys | 2007 |
Excellent: Professional, Honest, Compassionate
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Mon Sep 18 2017
Excellent!
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Thu Jun 29 2017
Attorney endorsements
(18)Noah Klug, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Stuart Reich. He is an excellent immigration lawyer and very fine human being.
Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Stuart is a top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Michele Cea, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
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Stuart is an extremely knowledgeable and helpful lawyer. He promptly answers all my questions anytime I get in touch with him on the AILA mentor program.
Nicole Hartnett, Immigration Attorney on Oct 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Stuart Reich is an excellent business immigration attorney. I often seek his advice about my business immigration cases because I value and trust his expertise in the field.
Alfonso Caprara, Immigration Attorney on May 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Reich has shown through his answers that he has a full command of US immigration law and regulations plus the talen to apply the appropriately.
Ahmad Yakzan, Immigration Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Reich is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos.
Kevin Monsour, Sexual harassment Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He gives good, solid, practical advice.
Jay Nunez, Immigration Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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Routinely provides insightful and accurate advice on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
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Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
Irene Vaisman, Immigration Attorney on Jun 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Reich is an excellent attorney with years of experience. I gladly endorse him.
Eugene Glicksman, Immigration Attorney on Dec 2, 2011
Relationship: Friend
I have had the pleasure and honor to know and work with Stuart for more years than I think either of us would wish to admit! As Co-Chair of the Committee on Immigration and Nationality of the New York County Lawyers' Association, I have had to organize many CLE courses, and Stu has always been ready and willing to share his knowledge, and his reviews have always been outstanding. Highly competent, thoughtful, professional, and caring are only some of the words I would use to describe him. A client can rest assured that they have chosen a great lawyer if their choice is Stuart Reich.
Oscar Jaeger, Immigration Attorney on Nov 17, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Stuart and I are members of the New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA) Immigration Committee. I first met Stuart years ago at one of the Committee’s meetings; since then, both of us have attended numerous such meetings. In addition, I have referred numerous employment-based cases to him; it is a subspecialty of immigration law that I do not handle, as I have limited my practice to family-based immigration. On the basis of the tremendous knowledge of the law, as well as the graciousness to his colleagues, that Stuart always displays at these NYCLA meetings; my personal and professional communications with him over the years; and the extremely favorable feedback regarding his work and personality that I have consistently received from clients whose cases I have referred to him, I have only the utmost respect and affection for this extraordinarily capable and conscientious lawyer.
Lindsay Curcio, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Stu Reich. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a wonderful person. We first met while working as attorneys at an immigration law firm in 1997, and have remained in contact since that time. Over the years, we have worked on projects for the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association such as the advocacy/media committee and a 2009 article and presentation at the AILA NY Chapter conference. I consider Stu to have a comprehensive knowledge of employment-based immigration. He also is well-versed in the use of technology for law firms and always is able to explain the latest developments and how they help us in the practice of law. He is a great lawyer and a great friend.
Michael Sharon, Immigration Attorney on Oct 14, 2008
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I am familiar with Stuart's top flight work from when I worked supervising him. He has always been an intelligent individual and applies his keen analytic capabilities to serve his clients. He has outstanding experience with immigration law and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Karin Wolman, Immigration Attorney on Jun 9, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have served on professional committees with Stu, and I seek out & trust his opinions on complicated legal questions. He is smart, ethical and a pleasure to work with.