New York State Bar · Federal Immigration Representation Throughout the U.S.

U.S. Immigration Law. Decades of Experience. Strategic Depth.

Leiter Rahme provides comprehensive U.S. immigration representation through lawyers admitted to the New York State Bar.

U.S. immigration law is at the core of what we do.

We represent individuals, families, professionals, investors and businesses across the full spectrum of U.S. immigration law — from temporary visas and permanent residence to family immigration, waivers, border issues, citizenship, inadmissibility and federal immigration litigation.

U.S. Immigration Strategy at the Highest Level — at Canadian Rates.
Headquartered in Montréal · Serving clients across Canada, the United States and internationally.
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Professional Standing & Affiliations

New York State Bar

U.S. immigration representation through lawyers admitted to the New York State Bar.

New York State Bar Association

Professional membership in the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA).

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35+ YearsImmigration Practice Since 1991.
Specialized U.S. ImmigrationFull-Spectrum U.S. Immigration Practice.
U.S. Consulate General MontréalIncluded on the Consulate’s List of Attorneys · Extensive Consular Processing Experience.
Canadian RatesHigh-Level U.S. Immigration Representation at Canadian Rates.
Decades of U.S. Immigration Experience

U.S. Immigration Is at the Core of What We Do

U.S. immigration law has been a core part of Leiter Rahme’s practice for decades.

Our lawyers advise individuals, families, professionals, investors and businesses across the full spectrum of U.S. immigration law — from temporary visas and permanent residence to family immigration, waivers, border issues, complex inadmissibility and federal immigration litigation.

Our lawyers admitted to the New York State Bar provide federal immigration representation throughout the United States, bringing decades of experience, strategic judgment and a deep understanding of how U.S. immigration law is applied in complex and high-stakes matters.

Headquartered in Montréal, Leiter Rahme delivers U.S. immigration strategy at the highest level — at Canadian rates.

U.S. Immigration Services

Full-Service U.S. Immigration Representation

Leiter Rahme handles the full spectrum of U.S. immigration matters for individuals, families, professionals, investors and businesses.

Business & Investor Immigration

For entrepreneurs, investors, executives and businesses establishing or expanding U.S. operations.

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  • E-1 Treaty Trader
  • E-2 Treaty Investor and E employees
  • EB-5 investors
  • L-1A executives and managers
  • L-1 new-office cases
  • EB-1C
  • B-1 business visitors

Professional & Employment Immigration

Temporary U.S. immigration options for professionals and specialized workers.

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  • TN / USMCA
  • H-1B and cap-exempt H-1B
  • L-1B
  • O-1
  • P
  • R-1
  • E-3

Employment-Based Green Cards

Permanent-residence strategies for professionals, executives, researchers and sponsored workers.

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  • EB-1A
  • EB-1B
  • EB-1C
  • EB-2 NIW
  • EB-2 PERM
  • EB-3
  • Schedule A where applicable

Family & Marriage-Based Immigration

Family petitions and permanent residence for spouses, parents, children, fiancé(e)s and other qualifying relatives.

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Consular Processing
I-130 → NVC → DS-260 → U.S. Consulate Interview → Immigrant Visa

Direct Filing with the U.S. Consulate
Where legally available in qualifying circumstances.

Adjustment of Status
For eligible applicants already in the United States.

  • U.S. citizen spouse petitions
  • Permanent resident spouse petitions
  • CR-1 / IR-1 immigrant visas
  • Parents and children
  • Sibling petitions
  • Family-preference categories
  • K-1 fiancé(e) visas
  • NVC processing
  • Direct consular filing where available
  • Adjustment of status
  • I-751 Removal of Conditions

Waivers & Inadmissibility

Strategic representation where inadmissibility may affect entry or permanent residence.

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  • Criminal inadmissibility
  • Misrepresentation
  • Unlawful presence
  • Prior removal
  • Medical inadmissibility

Border, CBP & Visa Refusal Matters

For refused admission, visa refusals and difficult border histories.

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  • Refused admission
  • Withdrawal of application for admission
  • Expedited removal consequences
  • Secondary inspection
  • Border presentation packages
  • Visa refusals

Citizenship & Naturalization

Citizenship, naturalization, acquisition, derivation and proof of citizenship.

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  • N-400
  • N-600
  • Acquired citizenship
  • Derivative citizenship
  • CRBA

Mandamus & Federal Immigration Litigation

For immigration matters pending for an unreasonable period.

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  • Mandamus actions
  • APA claims
  • USCIS delays
  • Agency delays
  • Federal litigation strategy

Visitors, Students & Status Matters

Temporary entry and status matters.

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  • Visitors
  • Students
  • Exchange visitors
  • Extensions
  • Changes of status

Removal, Deportation & Complex Proceedings

Appropriate immigration-court and removal matters.

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Removal strategy, motions and administrative appeals.

Leiter Rahme does not accept asylum cases.

Other U.S. Immigration Matters

Specialized classifications and procedural remedies.

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Leiter Rahme handles U.S. immigration matters broadly, except asylum cases.

Popular U.S. Immigration Pathways

Common Paths to Work, Invest, Live & Build in the United States

E-2 Treaty Investor

Investment-based temporary status for qualifying treaty nationals.

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TN / USMCA Professionals

Professional work status for qualifying Canadian and Mexican citizens.

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L-1 Intracompany Transfer

Executives, managers and specialized-knowledge employees.

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O-1 Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with sustained distinction in qualifying fields.

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EB-1 / EB-2 NIW

Permanent-residence strategies for highly accomplished individuals.

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Family Green Cards

I-130, CR-1, IR-1, K-1, NVC, consular processing, direct consular filing where available, and adjustment of status.

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U.S. Consulate General Montréal

Extensive Experience with the U.S. Consulate General in Montréal

Leiter Rahme has represented U.S. immigration clients through the Montréal consular process for decades. Our firm is included on the U.S. Consulate General Montréal’s List of Attorneys, and our lawyers have extensive experience with immigrant visa processing and complex consular matters.

Family-based immigrant visas
Employment-based immigrant visas
NVC processing
Direct I-130 filing requests
Interview preparation
221(g) refusals
Administrative processing
Waivers and inadmissibility
A Distinct Advantage

U.S. Immigration Strategy at the Highest Level — at Canadian Rates.

Leiter Rahme maintains a specialized U.S. immigration practice through lawyers admitted to the New York State Bar, representing clients in federal immigration matters throughout the United States.

Because our firm is headquartered in Canada, our clients benefit from Canadian rates for U.S. immigration representation.

An advantage of where our practice is headquartered.
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FEDERAL REPRESENTATION THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
CANADIAN RATES
Why Leiter Rahme

Experience, Judgment and Strategy When the Outcome Matters.

Specialized U.S. Immigration

U.S. immigration is a core area of our practice.

Federal Representation Throughout the U.S.

New York State Bar-admitted lawyers representing clients nationwide in federal immigration matters.

U.S. Consulate Montréal Experience

Included on the Consulate’s List of Attorneys, with extensive consular-processing experience.

Complex Case Experience

Refusals, waivers, border issues, inadmissibility and federal delays.

Canadian Rates

U.S. Immigration Strategy at the Highest Level — at Canadian Rates.

Federal Immigration Litigation

When Waiting Becomes Unreasonable.

1. Assess the Delay

Review the history and duration of the delay.

2. Evaluate the Legal Remedy

Determine whether Mandamus or APA litigation may be available.

3. Determine Whether Litigation Makes Strategic Sense

Assess risks, timing and potential advantages before filing.

U.S. Immigration FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Leiter Rahme represent me if I do not live in New York?
Yes. U.S. immigration law is federal. Our lawyers admitted to practice in New York represent clients in federal immigration matters throughout the United States.
Is U.S. immigration a major part of Leiter Rahme’s practice?
Yes. U.S. immigration is a core area of our practice, including business, employment, investor, family, permanent-residence, waiver, inadmissibility, border, citizenship and federal immigration litigation matters.
Do you regularly handle E-2 investor visas?
Yes. E-2 investor visas are an important part of Leiter Rahme’s U.S. immigration practice. We represent entrepreneurs and investors establishing, purchasing or expanding businesses in the United States, from investment structure and source-of-funds analysis through preparation of the E-2 application and consular process. We also advise on renewals, ownership changes, E-2 employees and dependent family members.
Can Leiter Rahme assist a Canadian company transferring an executive or manager to the United States under L-1A?
Yes. L-1A intracompany transfers are a significant part of our business immigration practice. We assist companies transferring qualifying executives and managers to existing U.S. operations as well as businesses establishing new U.S. offices. Where appropriate, we also advise on longer-term permanent-residence strategy, including EB-1C for qualifying multinational executives and managers.
I am a Canadian professional moving to the United States. Can you help with a TN application?
Yes. TN / USMCA professional applications are a core part of our U.S. employment immigration practice. We prepare complete TN application packages, assess occupational classifications, prepare clients for presentation at the border or preclearance and assist with refusals, renewals and changes of employer.
How do I know whether E-2, L-1A or TN is the right U.S. immigration strategy for me?
The appropriate classification depends on nationality, professional background, ownership interests, investment, corporate structure, proposed U.S. activities and long-term objectives. An entrepreneur may have both E-2 and L-1A options; a professional may potentially qualify for TN or another employment classification. Our role is not simply to prepare whichever visa a client initially asks about — we evaluate the available pathways and identify the strategy that best fits both the immediate objective and the longer-term immigration plan.
Why are your U.S. immigration legal fees at Canadian rates?
Because Leiter Rahme is headquartered in Canada, our U.S. immigration professional fees are structured at Canadian rates even though the legal work involves U.S. federal immigration law.
Is Leiter Rahme familiar with the U.S. Consulate General in Montréal?
Yes. Leiter Rahme has extensive experience with immigrant visa matters processed through Montréal and is included on the U.S. Consulate General Montréal’s List of Attorneys.
Do you handle U.S. family sponsorships?
Yes. We handle I-130 petitions, CR-1 and IR-1 immigrant visas, K-1 fiancé(e) visas, NVC processing, consular processing, direct consular filing where legally available, adjustment of status and related family-based matters.
Can an I-130 be filed directly with the U.S. Consulate?
In limited qualifying circumstances, yes. Leiter Rahme assesses eligibility and handles qualifying direct-filing requests where available.
Can you help if I have been refused entry to the United States?
Yes. We assess the legal basis for the refusal and advise on re-entry strategy, admissibility, border presentation, waivers and available corrective options.
Do you handle U.S. immigration waivers?
Yes. Our practice includes nonimmigrant and immigrant waivers, including I-192, I-212, I-601 and I-601A matters where applicable.
My U.S. immigration case has been pending for a very long time. Can you help?
Possibly. Depending on the agency, circumstances and length of delay, options may include government follow-up, escalation or federal court litigation through Mandamus or the Administrative Procedure Act.
Do you handle asylum cases?
No. Leiter Rahme does not accept asylum matters.

Your U.S. Immigration Strategy Starts Here.

Whether your objective involves a temporary visa, permanent residence, family immigration, investment, employment, a waiver, a border issue or a complex immigration problem, our lawyers can assess the available strategy.

U.S. Immigration Strategy at the Highest Level — at Canadian Rates.
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