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Jason Abrams
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Jason Abrams

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(212) 912-3648
  jabrams@harrisbeach.com
“Immigration is not only necessary economically, but to our national spirit. In the determination of newcomers to our shores, we see what we once were and what we should strive to remain.”
  • Jason Abrams, L.J. D’Arrigo, Danielle Rizzo to Lead Panels at American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
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Representative Matters
Professional and Civic
Areas of Experience
Admissions
Education
Location
Publications and Events

Jason is a third-generation immigration lawyer with 18 years of experience supporting both businesses and families with immigration needs, from recruiting global talent for workforces to finding permanent residence options for trusted caregivers. He represents the largest state power organization in the country, many medium and small businesses, and individuals including chefs, CEOs, musicians, journalists, and entrepreneurs.

His practice includes employment-based and family-based petitions and applications, including H-1B and O-1 nonimmigrant visas and all immigrant petitions, as well as waivers and applications for U.S. citizenship. He provides representation in Immigration Court for adjustment hearings and Cancellation of Removal cases and engages in federal court litigation as a means to resolve both employment-and family-based cases. As befits his commitment to global citizenship, Jason is fluent in French and his team is also always available to Spanish-speaking clients.

Jason serves as Special Counsel to the New York State Attorney Disciplinary Committee. He also provides pro bono services through American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program.

In addition, Jason focuses on the immigration status of au pairs, who are childcare workers admitted to the United States in a cultural exchange. The Trump administration has issued two proclamations affecting their ability to enter the United States: a temporary ban on J-1 visas, and an overlapping ban on entry from some of the most popular countries of origin for au pairs — Brazil and the entirety of Western Europe.  Jason works with host families to obtain National Interest Exceptions allowing their au pairs admission to the country and, later, changes their status to visitor or student, or even adjusts them to permanent resident status.

Representative Matters

  • Held immigration advisory role and retained for filings for multiple organizations in the Effective Altruism sphere
  • Immigration counsel to 1500-employee financial technology corporation
  • Immigration counsel to multiple award-winning technology startups
  • Represents New York Power Authority on employment-based immigration matters
  • Represents Sprint master dealer with hundreds of stores in employment-based immigration matters
  • Grewal v. USCIS, et al, 4:17CV3006 (D. Nebraska)
    • Reopened denied employment-based adjustments of status
  • Jolly v. Sessions, et al, CV-18-3206 (E.D.N.Y.)
    • Reopened request to change status to student, then adjusted plaintiff to permanent residence
  • Zada v. Nielsen, et al, 1:18-cv-00966-CBA (E.D.N.Y.)
    • Asylee adjustment of status delays

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Attorney Disciplinary Committee, Special Counsel
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Rome District and New York Chapter
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Indian Subcontinent Interest Group
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program
  • Advisor to Social Venture Partners-Connecticut in its alliance with B1C, a Stamford immigration advocacy organization

Recognition

  • New York State Super Lawyers, since 2011
  • AILA Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award, 2011

Legal Practices

Immigration

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska

Fordham University Law School

JD 
2001

Haverford College

BA 
1997

Location

New York, NY Office
White Plains, NY Office
Insights
April 25, 2022

Jason Abrams, L.J. D’Arrigo, Danielle Rizzo to Lead Panels at American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Three Harris Beach Partners have accepted invitations to speak at the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference in New Yo
October 31, 2021

Standing Up for Clients in Immigration Court

Harris Beach put its expanded immigration capabilities to work recently with a first – an appearance in Immigration Court.  Partner Jason Ab
June 18, 2021

AILA Conference Yields Insights on Immigration

New administration, new challenges, new opportunities. That was the theme of last week’s American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Con
March 17, 2021

USCIS To Allow Employers Another Chance at Certain H-1B Denials

On Friday, March 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it may reopen and/or reconsider the denial of prev
March 11, 2021

USCIS Stops Enforcing Charge Rule: Intending Immigrants No Longer Need to Pass Wealth Test

On March 9, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer seek judicial review of any court decisions inv
February 25, 2021

Rescission of “Immigrant Visa Ban”

In its latest action to reverse Trump-era immigration policies, on February 24, 2021, the Biden Administration rescinded Presidential Procla
February 24, 2021

USCIS Announces Premium Processing for E-3 Visa Petitions for Australian Nationals

On February 24, 2021, USCIS announced it is adding I-129 petitions for E-3 status to the list of case types eligible for Premium Processing.
February 22, 2021

Recent Presidential Executive Orders – a Recap and Key Takeaways

Early in his presidency, Joe Biden brought the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress and revealed its highlights at https://www.whitehous
News
October 13, 2021

Harris Beach Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers

Attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC offices in New York City, White Plains and on Long Island have been named to the 2021 edition of the New Yo
June 8, 2021

Four Harris Beach Immigration Attorneys Presenting at American Immigration Lawyers Association

Four members of the Harris Beach Immigration Law Practice Group have been invited to present at the American Immigration Lawyers Association
October 1, 2020

Harris Beach PLLC Expands Immigration Practice with Addition of Jason Abrams as Partner

Harris Beach PLLC is expanding its statewide immigration practice with the integration of the practice of Jason Abrams. Jason is joining Har
Events
April 25, 2022

Jason Abrams, L.J. D’Arrigo, Danielle Rizzo to Lead Panels at American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Three Harris Beach Partners have accepted invitations to speak at the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference in New Yo
External Publications
All Blogs, All Insights, Covid-19, Immigration Blog |
 April 25, 2022
Jason Abrams, L.J. D’Arrigo, Danielle Rizzo to Lead Panels at American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
Three Harris Beach Partners have accepted invitations to speak at the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference in New Yo...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, Covid-19, Immigration Blog |
 October 31, 2021
Standing Up for Clients in Immigration Court
Harris Beach put its expanded immigration capabilities to work recently with a first – an appearance in Immigration Court.  Partner Jason Ab...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, Immigration Blog |
 June 18, 2021
AILA Conference Yields Insights on Immigration
New administration, new challenges, new opportunities. That was the theme of last week’s American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Con...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, Immigration Blog |
 March 17, 2021
USCIS To Allow Employers Another Chance at Certain H-1B Denials
On Friday, March 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it may reopen and/or reconsider the denial of prev...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, Immigration Blog |
 March 11, 2021
USCIS Stops Enforcing Charge Rule: Intending Immigrants No Longer Need to Pass Wealth Test
On March 9, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer seek judicial review of any court decisions inv...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, Immigration Blog |
 February 25, 2021
Rescission of “Immigrant Visa Ban”
In its latest action to reverse Trump-era immigration policies, on February 24, 2021, the Biden Administration rescinded Presidential Procla...read more
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■ Areas of Expertise

Immigration Legal Practice

■ Profile

Jason is a third-generation immigration lawyer with 18 years of experience supporting both businesses and families with immigration needs, from recruiting global talent for workforces to finding permanent residence options for trusted caregivers. He represents the largest state power organization in the country, many medium and small businesses, and individuals including chefs, CEOs, musicians, journalists, and entrepreneurs.

His practice includes employment-based and family-based petitions and applications, including H-1B and O-1 nonimmigrant visas and all immigrant petitions, as well as waivers and applications for U.S. citizenship. He provides representation in Immigration Court for adjustment hearings and Cancellation of Removal cases and engages in federal court litigation as a means to resolve both employment-and family-based cases. As befits his commitment to global citizenship, Jason is fluent in French and his team is also always available to Spanish-speaking clients.

Jason serves as Special Counsel to the New York State Attorney Disciplinary Committee. He also provides pro bono services through American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program.

In addition, Jason focuses on the immigration status of au pairs, who are childcare workers admitted to the United States in a cultural exchange. The Trump administration has issued two proclamations affecting their ability to enter the United States: a temporary ban on J-1 visas, and an overlapping ban on entry from some of the most popular countries of origin for au pairs — Brazil and the entirety of Western Europe.  Jason works with host families to obtain National Interest Exceptions allowing their au pairs admission to the country and, later, changes their status to visitor or student, or even adjusts them to permanent resident status.

■ Representative Matters

  • Held immigration advisory role and retained for filings for multiple organizations in the Effective Altruism sphere
  • Immigration counsel to 1500-employee financial technology corporation
  • Immigration counsel to multiple award-winning technology startups
  • Represents New York Power Authority on employment-based immigration matters
  • Represents Sprint master dealer with hundreds of stores in employment-based immigration matters
  • Grewal v. USCIS, et al, 4:17CV3006 (D. Nebraska)
    • Reopened denied employment-based adjustments of status
  • Jolly v. Sessions, et al, CV-18-3206 (E.D.N.Y.)
    • Reopened request to change status to student, then adjusted plaintiff to permanent residence
  • Zada v. Nielsen, et al, 1:18-cv-00966-CBA (E.D.N.Y.)
    • Asylee adjustment of status delays

■ Professional and Civic

  • New York State Attorney Disciplinary Committee, Special Counsel
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Rome District and New York Chapter
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Indian Subcontinent Interest Group
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program
  • Advisor to Social Venture Partners-Connecticut in its alliance with B1C, a Stamford immigration advocacy organization

■ Admissions

  • New York State Super Lawyers, since 2011
  • AILA Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award, 2011

■ Education

Fordham University Law School
 ,JD
 ,2001
Haverford College
 ,BA
 ,1997

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

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Syracuse, NY 13202
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White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

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New Haven, CT 06510
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Newark, NJ 07102
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