Stuart Jonas Reich

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Stuart Jonas Reich

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY

About Stuart

Biography

Achieving smart, creative & practical immigration results for employment and family clients

Smart, creative & practical immigration solutions for employment and family clients nationwide.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

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.

31 years

100%

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stuart J. Reich, PLLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY, 10004

ReichImmigration.com

Online Presence

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Stuart Jonas Reich's Reviews

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Posted by Ana | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Trustworthy, kind, patient, responsive, professional. Best attorney ever!

I would highly recommend Mr. Stuart Reich for his law services. When I first came to him I though I have a difficult case for obtaining a permanent Green Card but he calmed me down immediately and assured me there is nothing to worry about. He made the application process very easy where he was alway...s on point with the paperwork he needs from me, responding emails in short time, giving explanatory answers to every question, as well as filing on time. When USCIS asked for additional paperwork he handled that with ease as well and with all his help I obtained my Permanent Green Card even earlier than expected. What mattered to me the most were his words from our first meeting how despite of my difficult case I will end up obtaining it so I kept repeating that while I was waiting. In other words he gave me confidence by being trustworthy, very kind and on the other hand very responsive and professional. Thank you so much Mr. Reich.

Posted by Ana | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent experience!

A friend of mine recommended me to get in touch with Stuart and I’m so glad I did. He was very responsive to all my questions through the whole processes witch it was very much appreciated given how stressful it was, he knew how to answer my questions in a compassionate yet realistic way. I’d 100% ...recommend him to anyone who needs legal advice related to immigration. Thanks again Stuart!

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent expert in immigration

We were recommended to Stuart's services by another couple who had used him to help them with their immigration process. He was incredibly knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and his office was terrifically responsive to all our questions. An overall brilliant experience in light of all the st...ress that comes with immigration situations. We are so happy we chose Stuart and his firm to guide us.

Posted by Arnel | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

It has all been a wonderful experience with Stu on our side

My wife and I were apprehensive in selecting an immigration lawyer this time after our first did not end quite as we expected it. We never like an over the phone consultation as it lacks that personal connection and I felt like we were under time pressure the whole time. Stu was recommended to us by... my sister who in turn was recommended by a friend. This must have said a lot about Stu’s good reputation as an immigration lawyer. We immediately scheduled a personal consultation with him. He made a good impression already on our first meeting, he was on time and very cordial. Our consultation went very smoothly, there was no time that we felt pressured and stressed talking about our immigration predicament. He took the time to explain to us in simple language what is possible and did not gave us any false hope. At the end of the our consultation, we already knew that Stu would be our lawyer and we never felt far more confident moving forward. His prime interest is to have you as a long term client but never to take advantage, he never mind giving more. We went through the pain staking process of family based immigration, everything in clock work precision with him. For somebody whose not familiar with the steps, this would be a nightmare. He was with us every step of the way from filing various documents ensuring every information were all correct. He was prompt and precise in all aspect and he never lose time as he knows time is of the essence. Our case did not went through without a hitch, 2 RFEs both for myself and my wife were sent. We responded to both RFEs as how Stu instructed us and never doubted him. I got my green card in 5 months which is extra ordinary but my wife’s took a bit of time. The long wait for my wife’s green card made us anxious but never lose hope, end of story she got her green card in the end and that what matters the most. I can remember sending emails every now and then to Stu for updates and follow throughs and he never failed responding to us every time. Never we felt he was annoyed or impatient. He is one customer oriented lawyer you can find out there. I would highly recommend to anyone his service anytime. We are truly thankful from the bottom of our hearts for his help and guidance. It would not turn out as wonderful of an experience without him on our side. More power Stuart Reich!

Posted by Sina | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Stuart is a great attorney; highly recommended

I found Stuart through his Avvo profile and retained him for my Green Card application. First off, he is a clear communicator and responds promptly to questions and inquiries. Working with him goes very smoothly as he understands your problems and concerns well and carefully takes them into account. ...Stuart is very detail oriented and has great knowledge of not only the law/precedence but also how USCIS adjudicates subtle cases in practice. Moreover, he has very high integrity and ethical standards. He tries to make sure that everything provided in the application is 100% accurate and truthful. Over the past year I have interacted with several immigration lawyers and I can say for sure that Stuart has been the best!

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Stuart Jonas Reich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Klug

Immigration lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Stuart Reich. He is an excellent immigration lawyer and very fine human being."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is a top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michele Cea

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

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."

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Alfonso Caprara

Immigration lawyer | May 19

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."

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Ahmad Yakzan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kevin Monsour

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gives good, solid, practical advice."

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Jay Nunez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Routinely provides insightful and accurate advice on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Irene Vaisman

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Reich is an excellent attorney with years of experience. I gladly endorse him."

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Eugene Glicksman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

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."

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Oscar Jaeger

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

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."

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Lindsay Curcio

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

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."

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Michael Sharon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

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."

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Karin Wolman

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

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."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer

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Jay Nunez

Unknown lawyer

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Irene Vaisman

Immigration lawyer

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Eugene Glicksman

Immigration lawyer

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Oscar Jaeger

Immigration lawyer

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Lindsay Curcio

Immigration lawyer

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Aniko Kalnoki

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Sharon

Immigration lawyer

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Karin Wolman

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

New York SuperLawyers 2019 - Metro Edition, SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

New York SuperLawyers 2018 - Metro Edition, SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com

2017

New York SuperLawyers 2017 - Metro Edition, SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

New York SuperLawyers 2016 - Metro Edition, SuperLawyers/SuperLawyers.com

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

New York SuperLawyers 2015 - Metro Edition, Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

New York SuperLawyers 2014 - Metro Edition, Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

New York Super Lawyers 2013 - Metro Edition, Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

New York Super Lawyers 2012 - Metro Edition, Superlawyers/Superlawyers.com

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) November/December, Avvo.com

2011

New York Super Lawyers 2011 - Metro Edition, Super Lawyers / SuperLawyers.com

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) March/April, Avvo.com

2010

Top Northeast Lawyers (Immigration) November/December, Avvo.com

2008

Appreciation of Service & Dedication, New York Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers' Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Stuart J. Reich

1998 - 2003

Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1997 - 1998

Associate, Levitt & Needleman, PC

1995 - 1997

Associate, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

Associations

2015 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Co-Chair, Immigration Committee

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Advocacy/Media Committee (Member)

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter)

Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Co-Chair, Advocacy/Media Committee (2015-2016)

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Technology Committee Co-Chair

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Technology Committee Chair

2011 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area Chapter)

Nominating Committee for 2011-2012 Executive Committee

2011 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter)

Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee

2009 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area Chapter)

Nominating Committee for 2008-2009 Executive Committee

2005 - 2015

New York County Lawyers' Association

Chair (Bus. Immigration Subcom of Immigration Committee)

2003 - 2008

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

Member

1997 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter)

Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee (2006-2008)

Education

1994

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Allegheny College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Webinar: Update on Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews

2019

AILA 2019 Annual Conference Introduction to Naturalization

2017

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

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

2015

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)

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

2013

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

2012

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

2011

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

2010

Latest Developments in Obtaining H-1B Visas for Professionals in “Specialty Occupations”

Substantive H-1B Issues

2009

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

2008

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)

2007

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

Publications

2014

AILA New York Chapter Practice Management Blog Client Screening for Fewer Headaches

2009

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)

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Stuart earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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