Serotte Reich, LLP

11/08/2021

What to know: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Travelers to the United States

10/14/2021

U.S. Borders to Re-Open in November to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Yesterday the Department of Homeland Security announced they would allow fully vaccinated non-essential foreign national travelers to enter the U.S. by land and ferry crossings from Canada and Mexico starting in early November. In order for foreign nationals to travel from Canada or Mexico to th

08/27/2021

We have more exciting news to share! Attorneys Zabrina Reich and John Montesanti both made the 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Immigration Law. This recognition is given to only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in New York State for exhibiting excellence in practice. We are so proud of everything Zabrina and John have accomplished!

08/19/2021

We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row Attorney Zabrina Reich has been recognized by her peers in the 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Immigration Law. This award recognizes extraordinary lawyers who have been in practice for fewer than 10 years. We are so proud of Zabrina for all she has accomplished for our firm and clients.

07/21/2021

U.S. Extends Land Border Closure Through August 21st

While many were optimistic with the news of Canada’s plan to allow travel for fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents starting August 9th, the United States announced today they have extended the Canada and Mexico land border closures until August 21st to all non-essential travel.

Canadian citizens have been and are still able to fly into the U.S. with a negative Covid test.

We will continue to provide updates, as new developments affecting immigration continue to occur frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need assistance or advisement regarding an immigration matter, please contact us at (716) 854-7525 or www.srwborderlawyers.com/contact to schedule a consultation.

The decision was quickly met by frustration from at least one U.S. lawmaker who represents a border district.

06/25/2021

It’s national ! Meet Cali, Homer and Gigi. If you’ve ever been to our office before you know this isn’t out of the ordinary. Most days we have one or more furry friends eagerly ready to greet you at the door.

06/22/2021

Vaccinated Canadians will be able to travel across both borders more freely beginning in July.

Vaccinated Canadians will be able to travel across both borders more freely beginning in July.  Starting July 5th, 2021, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and some foreign nationals already allowed to enter Canada will be allowed to enter Canada without quarantining

06/10/2021

USCIS will offer filing flexibilities to certain applicants and petitioners impacted by the delays at USCIS lockboxes. These temporary filing flexibilities are effective from June 10th, 2021 until August 9th, 2021.

If you need assistance or advisement regarding an immigration matter, please contact us at (716) 854-7525 or www.srwborderlawyers.com/contact to schedule a consultation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will offer filing flexibilities to provide relief to certain applicants and petitioners impacted by delays at a USCIS lockbox.

06/08/2021

"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has begun preparations to ease border restrictions for those travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19."

We will continue to provide updates, as new developments affecting immigration continue to occur frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need assistance or advisement regarding an immigration matter, please contact us at (716) 854-7525 or www.srwborderlawyers.com/contact to schedule a consultation.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has begun preparations to ease border restrictions for those travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including loosening the current 14-day quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers. Travelers entering Canada would still be tested fo

04/09/2021

It's official! Today Michael Held got sworn in and is now Michael W. Held, Esq. We are so proud of Michael and are so excited for him to continue his work with the Serotte Reich team now as an Associate Attorney.

02/03/2021

AILA welcomed actions taken by the Biden administration that will continue to ameliorate the damage done over the past four years and move our immigration and asylum policies toward fairness and justice, however leaders cautioned that much more needs to be done.

12/22/2020

We are so excited to announce our Law Clerk Michael Held has passed the New York State bar exam! Michael will now be joining the Serotte Reich team as an Associate Attorney. We look forward to continue working with Michael and are so happy to have him on our team.