Mackenzie Hughes has a full compliment of attorneys practicing within
the International & Immigration area who work with:
Mary Anne Cody
Richard C. Engel
Mark T. Harrington
Christian P. Jones
Jacqueline B. Jones
Frederick W. Marty
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
Employment Immigration
• DOL wage and hour division violation hearings
• IRCA immigration related unfair employment practices
• Employer sanctions and document fraud violations
Trade and Commerce
• Sales agent and distributorship agreementsiImport/export
controls
• Anti-dumping matters
• Free trade zones
General Corporate
• 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
Customs
• Preparation/review of import/export paperwork
• Appeal of alleged U.S. Customs laws violations
International Dispute Resolution
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