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Leonard J D'Arrigo
D: (518) 701-2770  
ldarrigo@harrisbeach.com

Leonard J. D'Arrigo

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Legal Teams Co-Leader -  
Immigration
(518) 701-2770
  ldarrigo@harrisbeach.com
“I have a fundamentally different approach to the attorney-client relationship. I believe in a ‘holistic’ approach to the practice of law, meeting the ‘whole’ needs of the client, understanding the importance of securing highly skilled global talent and developing creative solutions to successfully on-board and maintain this talent . I believe that being fully-integrated into my client’s daily activities and making myself available to answer routine questions are critical to avoiding legal problems. When my clients are laying awake at night trying to solve a problem, so am I.”
  • Department of Labor Publishes Long-Awaited H-2A Final Rule
  • Harris Beach Attorneys To Discuss Immigration and Seasonal Workers
  • Harris Beach Files Record Number of H2B Applications
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Leonard J. D’Arrigo (“L. J.”) is Partner and Co-Leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach, PLLC where he specializes in corporate and professional immigration involving the full suite of employment-based immigrant (NIW, Outstanding Researcher, Extraordinary Ability, Multi-National Manager, PERM) and non-immigrant petitions (H-1B, H-2, O-1, L-1, E, TN, J-1), as well as all family-based immigration processes.

L.J. assists a diverse group of U.S. and foreign employers, such as multi-national corporations, healthcare organizations and large hospital systems, religious institutions, and universities to obtain temporary and permanent visas for skilled or professional foreign national employees, including international executives and managers, engineers, researchers, skilled craft workers, physicians and medical personnel, scientists and university professors, understanding the impact of immigration issues on corporate operations. Specifically, he has developed an expertise in assisting hospitals, technology companies and research institutions in importing highly-skilled labor to fuel  growth in the healthcare, education, technology and semiconductor industries. He assists clients comply with the employment verification and record-keeping requirements of the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

L.J. performs I-9 and other audits of required employment records, advises on document retention and correction requirements, and offers training on completion and maintenance of I-9 records. He also assists clients with immigration law compliance issues that arise following corporate mergers and acquisitions.

L.J. is also a recognized national leader in the processing of H-2B and H-2A visas for agricultural and seasonal employers, including farms, landscape companies, hospitality, construction and the thoroughbred racing industries. He maintains the largest attorney-managed H-2A and H-2B practice in the country based on DOL statistics.  He provides guidance to these employers on DOL and USCIS compliance issues, and counsels other attorneys, congressional leaders, and organizations on H-2 legislation and compliance issues throughout the country.

He is a frequent speaker at Immigration/Employment related conferences and seminars including, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Farm Bureau, Human Resource Associations, and Continuing Legal Education programs throughout the country. He is also widely cited and quoted in the media on immigration issues affecting employers across the country.

Representative Matters

  • Immigration Counsel for the largest system of universities in the U.S.
  • Immigration Counsel for the largest public health care system in the U.S.
  • Immigration Counsel to the largest commercial landscape company in the U.S.
  • Manage the largest attorney-managed H-2A/H-2B seasonal visa practices in the U.S., from leading horse trainers to landscape, construction and hospitality clients across the U.S.
  • Advisor to congressional leadership on seasonal visa issues and legislation
  • Counsel to Private Equity Firms and corporations in performing Immigration due diligence in corporate M&A

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association Committee on Immigration Representation, member,  June 2019 – Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2021
  • Upstate New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), past chairman
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Albany County Bar Association, member
  • Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA), member
  • New York Farm Bureau, member
  • The Legal Project, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for The Legal Project
  • Board of Directors for Catholic Charities – Hispanic Outreach Services, past president.

Recognition

  • 40 Under 40 Honoree – Albany Business Review, 2013
    Super Lawyers, Immigration Law since 2014
    Top 100 Influencers in Law, The Business Journals, 2019

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Immigration

Industry Teams

Construction and Surety
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U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

Albany Law School

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2005

State University of New York at Albany

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1997

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Insights
January 25, 2023

USCIS To Bundle Adjudication of H-4 Visa Applications, H-4 EAD Applications with H-1B Petition When Filed Together

USCIS to bundle adjudication of applications for H-4 status and H-4 EAD applications with the adjudication of the principal’s H-1B petition
December 9, 2022

Immigration Webinars Address Labor For Seasonal Businesses

Harris Beach immigration attorneys will discuss “I-9 Compliance: What Every Seasonal Business Needs to Know,” and “H-2B: Navigating the Maze
November 15, 2022

Harris Beach Attorneys To Discuss Immigration and Seasonal Workers

Two Harris Beach immigration attorneys will discuss “Getting the Workers You Need, Legally” in an upcoming webinar series.
October 17, 2022

Department of Labor Publishes Long-Awaited H-2A Final Rule

On October 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule governing the H-2A agricultural non-immigrant visa program.
August 8, 2022

Foreign Labor Options: What Every Struggling Seasonal Business Needs to Know about H-2A, H-2B and Green Cards

It’s hard to believe, but it is already time to start planning for your labor needs for Spring 2023. As we know, finding, hiring, developing
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
December 20, 2021

The ABCs of Current Health Care Immigration Options

At a time when health care is critical, physician shortages and other challenges continue to beset the United States.
December 20, 2021

USCIS Settlement Agreement Reduces or Eliminates Wait Time for Spouses of H-4 and L-2 Visa Holders

Pandemic-related slow-downs in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services processing times have continued late into 2021. USCIS pandemic prot
November 29, 2021

USCIS Settlement Agreement Reduces or Eliminates Wait Time for Spouses of H-4 and L-2 Visa Holders

Pandemic-related slow-downs in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services processing times have continued late into 2021. USCIS pandemic prot
October 13, 2021

It’s H-2B Visa Season: What Seasonal Employers Need to Know for 2022

The H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visa programs has traditionally been the “go to” visa option for employers seeking to hire foreig
July 6, 2021

The Visa Bulletin: Unraveling the Mystery – July 2021 Updates

The Visa Bulletin – What is it? The Visa Bulletin is a report published by the U.S. Department of State each month, and is essentially the
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
April 30, 2021

USCIS Reverses “No Deference” Policy on Prior Determinations

In a welcome reversal of a Trump-era policy decision, on April 27, 2021, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it i
April 29, 2021

Effects of Employment Authorization Processing Delays on Foreign Workers and Companies

In December 2020, we reported on the pandemic’s adverse effects on United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and how the ne
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 23, 2021

Biden Immigration Bill: What it Means for Employment-based Immigration

On Thursday, February 18, House Democrats introduced the Biden Administration’s Immigration Bill “The U.S. Citizenship Act.”  This is an amb
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
February 7, 2021

USCIS Announces H-1B Lottery Season for FY2022

On Feb. 5, 2021, USCIS announced that the H-1B cap registration process for this year will open on March 9, 2021 and close on March 25, 2021
December 3, 2020

The New AEWR Methodology: A Win for H-2A Employers?

On November 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published a Final Rule regarding the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) applying to the H-2A
November 25, 2020

Insight into the Biden Administration’s Immigration Plan

President-Elect Joe Biden’s January inauguration is fast approaching, and he has proposed one of the most robust and ambitious immigration p
October 13, 2020

New H-1B Rule Takes Immediate Effect

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) H-1B Strengthening Rule and Department of Labor (DOL) Prevailing Wage Interim Final Rules were pub
October 7, 2020

New H-1B Rule to Be Published on Oct. 8; Set for Immediate Effect

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) H-1B Strengthening Rule and Department of Labor (DOL) Prevailing Wage Interim Final Rules will be
September 30, 2020

Seasonal Business Labor & Immigration Webinar Offers Guidance on H-2B, H-2A and Permanent Foreign Labor Options

One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill sea
September 22, 2020

USCIS to Increase Filing Fees, Implement Revised Benefit Request Forms

Beginning October 2, 2020, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) will be increasing its filing fees for many of the most commonly
July 24, 2020

I-9 Compliance in a Pandemic World: Advice for Employers

In welcome news for employers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again agreed to extend its exercise of discretion to
July 14, 2020

Harris Beach Attorneys to Host Webinar on Higher Education Immigration Landscape

From new visa guidelines for international students, to restrictions and hurdles for college and university employees, the higher education
July 8, 2020

New Restrictions Placed on Student Visa Program Will Impact Foreign Students and Universities

On July 6, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that due to continued public safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, it is imposing far-re
June 23, 2020

U.S. Immigration Further Restricted Through End of 2020

On Monday, June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Mark
June 18, 2020

Supreme Court Hands Big Win to Dreamers and Their Employers

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, rejected the Trump Administration’s attempt to di
June 8, 2020

ITServe Alliance, Inc. v. Cissna Settlement Offers a Reprieve for H-1B Third-Party Placements…At Least for Now!

For nearly 10 years, employers, primarily in the technology sector, have had to navigate a complex maze of document requirements to comply w
May 29, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo Featured in Law360 Article on New DOL Rules

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently finalized three notable rules that expand how certain employers can qualify as “retail” businesses to
April 23, 2020

Executive Order on Immigration Could Signal Further Action

On Tuesday, April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor
April 21, 2020

A Pragmatic View on ‘Suspending Immigration into the United States’

Late Monday night, April 20, 2020, President Trump made another sweeping immigration announcement without much detail, creating widespread p
March 6, 2020

Signs of Spring: Fresh Looks at I-9 Compliance

As the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues a new version of its Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, employer
February 7, 2020

Beyond Borders: Securing the World’s Best Engineering Talent

Hiring, on-boarding and maintaining highly skilled global talent is critical in engineering and other STEM fields given the unavailability o
January 22, 2020

Harris Beach Webinar Offers Immigration Solutions to Global Hiring Issues in STEM Fields

Hiring, on-boarding and maintaining highly skilled global talent is critical in engineering and other STEM fields given the unavailability o
January 2, 2020

New York’s Green Light Law Offers Relief to Both Legal and Undocumented Foreign Nationals

New York’s Green Light Law (The Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act), which took effect on December 14, 2019, makes New York the thirtee
December 5, 2019

Immigration Law and the Global Workforce – Attorney L.J. D’Arrigo Reviews Heightened Challenges

In recent years, immigration policy has shifted seemingly by the day even as workplaces become increasingly diverse – giving rise to heighte
November 7, 2019

The Business of Immigration: Managing a Multi-National/Multi-Cultural Workforce

With our ever increasingly global workforce, it is becoming critical to have an awareness of immigration related concepts, not only the lega
October 28, 2019

Managing a Multi-National Workforce: Sponsorship Agreements, Retention Policies and Liquidated Damages

In our ever-increasing multi-multinational workforce that seems to rely more heavily on foreign labor options, it’s important for employers
September 4, 2019

Pause Before Posting: Facebook, Social Media and Online Presence Now Further Impacts Immigration

New immigration policy requires all U.S. Consulates to review applicants’ public social media history, past e-mail addresses and recent phon
June 25, 2019

Beyond H-2A: Permanent Foreign Labor Options in Agriculture

One of the most pressing issues facing agriculture is labor, and how to secure reliable farm labor to fill not only seasonal needs, but year
June 18, 2019

Harris Beach and Capital Region Center for Economic Growth Hiring Foreign Talent Webinar

The challenge of immigration compliance has grown exponentially with the United State government’s heightened regulatory and enforcement age
June 6, 2019

DOL Wage and Hour Audit: Lessons from the Backstretch

The recent U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour (WHD) investigation outcome of leading thoroughbred trainer Chad Brown has rocked the raci
May 22, 2019

Exemptions to H-1B Cap May Lead to Jackpot Without Winning Lottery

As another H-1B cap season comes and goes, tens of thousands of hopeful employers and employees will again be informed that their H-1B visa
May 6, 2019

They’re Back: The Dreaded SSA No-Match Letter

Like a blast from 1993, SSA has triumphantly reprised its No-Match Letter initiative (a.k.a. “Employer Correction Request”). When first laun
April 11, 2019

Proposed New Legislation Will Impact Medically Underserved Areas and Physician Immigration

New legislation impacting international medical graduates would extend the Conrad State 30 program until 2021, improve the process for obtai
April 5, 2019

The New ICE Age: Labor and Immigration Enforcement

The need for a reliable and legal workforce is of utmost importance to the landscaping industry, as well as other seasonal business. I hear
April 5, 2019

Crossing the Line? Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use

In 2018, marijuana was legalized for recreational use nationwide in Canada. New York state is also in the process of legalizing marijuana fo
April 5, 2019

Rule to Eliminate H-4 EAD Work Authorization Under Review by OMB

The Trump administration may eliminate an opportunity for spouses and children of H-1B workers to work in the United States while waiting fo
April 5, 2019

It’s H-1B Cap Season and the Tech Corridor is Full of Anxious Skilled Workers

It’s March and here we are in the middle of another H-1B cap season. So I did what I do almost every day this time of year: I got up to head
News
January 10, 2023

Harris Beach Files Record Number of H2B Applications

Immigration attorneys at Harris Beach PLLC filed a record number of applications for H-2B temporary/seasonal workers on behalf of employers
January 12, 2022

Partner L.J. D’Arrigo Addresses U.S. H2B Visa Program on S. Korean Radio

An all-English radio station in Seoul, South Korea turned to Partner L.J. D’Arrigo, co-leader of the Harris Beach Immigration Law Practice G
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
April 21, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo Comments on J-1 Program in Albany Business Review

Employers in Lake George and across the Adirondacks rely on the federal J-1 visa program to fill out their summer workforces. While restrict
September 23, 2020

Immigration and Labor Options in Construction

L.J. D’Arrigo, Co-Leader of the Harris Beach Immigration Law Practice Group, addressed the struggles that the construction industry and col
July 20, 2020

Trump Administration Rescinds International Student Directive

In a surprising turnabout, the Trump Administration has reversed course on guidance that had the potential of removing foreign college stude
July 9, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo On How Area Colleges Are Impacted by Latest ICE Policy

Colleges across the country are taking another look at their reopening plans after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made a
July 2, 2020

Partner L.J. D’Arrigo Unravels Recent Executive Order on Immigration

The recent Executive Order from President Donald Trump on immigration puts new limits on the ability of foreign nationals to enter and work
June 25, 2020

President’s Executive Order Restricting Foreign Worker Visas

The Trump Administration earlier this week issued a new Executive Order that may limit the ability of employers in the United States to fill
May 27, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo Offers Perspective on New Department of Labor Rules in Law360 Article

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently finalized three notable rules that expand how certain employers can qualify as “retail” businesses to
April 15, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo Comments on Immigration

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating substantial challenges for administering the nation’s immigration system. Partner L.J. D’Arrigo of our Cap
March 9, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo Weighs in on Seasonal Visa Cap and Challenges for Employers

“This is a drop in the bucket. There is a very slim chance of any employer getting the workers they need.” Partner L.J. D’Arrigo, who focus
December 23, 2019

New H-2B Visa Lottery Means Uncertainty for Employers Seeking Seasonal Workers

L.J. D’Arrigo, co-leader of the Harris Beach Immigration Practice Group, offers perspective on the U.S. Department of Labor’s new randomized
October 21, 2019

L.J. D’Arrigo Featured in Albany Business Review Article

Albany-based immigration attorney L.J. D’Arrigo offered perspective on a federal lawsuit against Albany Medical Center in a recent Albany Bu
March 12, 2019

Harris Beach Expands Immigration Practice

Harris Beach PLLC, ranked as one of the country’s largest law firms by The National Law Journal, is expanding its immigration law practice
Events
November 14, 2022

Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series | H-2B: Navigating the Maze

November 14, 2022

Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series | I-9 Compliance: What Every Seasonal Business Needs to Know

November 14, 2022

Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series | Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses

November 14, 2022

Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series | H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers you Need Legally

October 18, 2022

Brendan Venter and L.J. D’Arrigo Presenting at the SUNY Office of General Counsel Fall Legal Conference

Immigration Partners Brendan Venter and L.J. D’Arrigo are presenting at the SUNY Office of General Counsel Fall Legal Conference
June 8, 2022

2022 Labor & Employment Series

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our
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
April 11, 2022

L.J. D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter to Present at 2022 CRHRA Annual Conference on Immigration 101: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know

L.J. D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter will present at the 2022 CRHRA Annual Conference on Immigration 101: What Every HR Professional Needs to Kn
November 18, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter Presenting Immigration Options for Health Care Professionals Webinar – Helping Address Critical Shortages

In this webinar, Harris Beach attorneys will address the latest immigration developments for the health care industry, offering insights for
May 7, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo Presenting Webinar During AILA’s 2021 Virtual Conference on H-2 Practice: What Are We So Afraid Of?

L.J. D’Arrigo will be on a panel of speakers during the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s 2021 virtual conference. The conference w
March 26, 2021

2021 Labor Series March 25 Session Webinar Recording

If you were unable to attend our March 25 Labor Series webinar, you can access the recording using the link below. Information on the prese
February 16, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo Presented American Immigration Lawyers Association Webinar on The H-2A Today: What You Must Know to Be Successful

L.J. D’Arrigo presented the webinar, “The H-2A Today: What You Must Know to Be Successful”, as a faculty member of the AILA. A full descript
February 10, 2021

2021 Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series Webinars

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our
January 5, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo and Ibrahim Tariq to Present at Bonadio Virtual Construction Summit

L.J. D’Arrigo and Ibrahim Tariq will present during the annual Bonadio Construction Summit, which is being held virtually this year.  A det
November 20, 2020

H-2B: Navigating the Maze Webinar Recording

One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill sea
November 17, 2020

H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally Webinar Recording

This webinar was the second in the series: Seasonal Business Labor & Immigration Webinar Series Presented with Farm Credit East and The New
September 29, 2020

Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses Webinar Recording

Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses Webinar  Tuesday, December 15 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join attorneys L.J. D’Arrigo and
August 5, 2020

The Fallout of Border and Consular Closures and USCIS Issues Webinar Recording

This complimentary webinar offers guidance to HR professionals, in-house legal counsel and business owners on the below topics:
August 5, 2020

Navigating the Current Immigration Landscape from Presidential Proclamations to Policy Shifts Webinar Recording

This complimentary webinar offers guidance to HR professionals, in-house legal counsel and business owners on the below topics: • Ensuring
August 5, 2020

I-9 Compliance in a Pandemic World: What Employers Need to Know Webinar Recording

As organizations emerge from pandemic constraints and renew hiring efforts they need to be aware of I-9 compliance rules – particularly thos
July 13, 2020

The Immigration Landscape for Higher Education: Proclamations, Policy Shifts and Tweets Webinar Recording

From new visa guidelines for international students, to restrictions and hurdles for college and university employees, the higher education
March 6, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo to Present Webinar on “H-2A Visas: Getting Agriculture Workers You Need Legally”

One of the most pressing and pervasive issues facing the agriculture community is labor. How do you secure reliable farm and greenhouse labo
February 12, 2020

L.J. D’Arrigo Panelist at SUNY International Student and Scholar Services Event

L.J. will sit on a panel to discuss immigration issues facing the foreign student population across the State University of New York. The pa
January 17, 2020

Harris Beach Webinar Offers Immigration Solutions to Global Hiring Issues in STEM Fields

Hiring, on-boarding and maintaining highly skilled global talent is critical in engineering and other STEM fields given the unavailability o
December 19, 2019

L.J. D’Arrigo Speaking at Capital Region Human Resources Association Meeting

L.J. will speak at the Capital Region Human Resources Association program titled, “Managing a Global Workforce: Visa’s, I-9’s & Retention Po
June 27, 2019

L.J. D’Arrigo Presenting at New York State SHRM Annual Conference

L.J. D’Arrigo will be speaking at the New York State SHRM Annual Conference on “Employment Eligibility Verification: I-9 Compliance.” The c
May 14, 2019

Harris Beach and Center for Economic Growth Holding Immigration Options Overview

L.J. D’Arrigo, Andrea Godfread-Brown, and Brendan Venter will present an Immigration Options Overview in a May 24 seminar and webinar at the
April 11, 2019

L.J. D’Arrigo Presenting on Immigration for Farm Credit East and NY Farm Bureau Webinar

L.J. D’Arrigo is presenting on how to secure permanent labor solutions for farm workers at a Farm Credit East and NY Farm Bureau Webinar on
March 1, 2019

LJ D’Arrigo Presenting on Immigration Compliance at American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference

Immigration Compliance in 2019 will be the focus of LJ D’Arrigo’s panel presentation at AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference on Mar
External Publications
All Insights, All Blogs, Immigration Blog |
 January 25, 2023
USCIS To Bundle Adjudication of H-4 Visa Applications, H-4 EAD Applications with H-1B Petition When Filed Together
USCIS to bundle adjudication of applications for H-4 status and H-4 EAD applications with the adjudication of the principal’s H-1B petition...read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Immigration Blog |
 December 9, 2022
Immigration Webinars Address Labor For Seasonal Businesses
Harris Beach immigration attorneys will discuss “I-9 Compliance: What Every Seasonal Business Needs to Know,” and “H-2B: Navigating the Maze...read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Immigration Blog |
 November 15, 2022
Harris Beach Attorneys To Discuss Immigration and Seasonal Workers
Two Harris Beach immigration attorneys will discuss “Getting the Workers You Need, Legally” in an upcoming webinar series....read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Immigration Blog |
 October 17, 2022
Department of Labor Publishes Long-Awaited H-2A Final Rule
On October 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule governing the H-2A agricultural non-immigrant visa program....read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Immigration Blog |
 August 8, 2022
Foreign Labor Options: What Every Struggling Seasonal Business Needs to Know about H-2A, H-2B and Green Cards
It’s hard to believe, but it is already time to start planning for your labor needs for Spring 2023. As we know, finding, hiring, developing...read more
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
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Food and Beverage Industry Team
Health Care Industry Team
Higher Education Industry Team
Racing and Gaming Industry Team
Science and Technology Industry Team

■ Profile

Leonard J. D’Arrigo (“L. J.”) is Partner and Co-Leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach, PLLC where he specializes in corporate and professional immigration involving the full suite of employment-based immigrant (NIW, Outstanding Researcher, Extraordinary Ability, Multi-National Manager, PERM) and non-immigrant petitions (H-1B, H-2, O-1, L-1, E, TN, J-1), as well as all family-based immigration processes.

L.J. assists a diverse group of U.S. and foreign employers, such as multi-national corporations, healthcare organizations and large hospital systems, religious institutions, and universities to obtain temporary and permanent visas for skilled or professional foreign national employees, including international executives and managers, engineers, researchers, skilled craft workers, physicians and medical personnel, scientists and university professors, understanding the impact of immigration issues on corporate operations. Specifically, he has developed an expertise in assisting hospitals, technology companies and research institutions in importing highly-skilled labor to fuel  growth in the healthcare, education, technology and semiconductor industries. He assists clients comply with the employment verification and record-keeping requirements of the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

L.J. performs I-9 and other audits of required employment records, advises on document retention and correction requirements, and offers training on completion and maintenance of I-9 records. He also assists clients with immigration law compliance issues that arise following corporate mergers and acquisitions.

L.J. is also a recognized national leader in the processing of H-2B and H-2A visas for agricultural and seasonal employers, including farms, landscape companies, hospitality, construction and the thoroughbred racing industries. He maintains the largest attorney-managed H-2A and H-2B practice in the country based on DOL statistics.  He provides guidance to these employers on DOL and USCIS compliance issues, and counsels other attorneys, congressional leaders, and organizations on H-2 legislation and compliance issues throughout the country.

He is a frequent speaker at Immigration/Employment related conferences and seminars including, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Farm Bureau, Human Resource Associations, and Continuing Legal Education programs throughout the country. He is also widely cited and quoted in the media on immigration issues affecting employers across the country.

■ Representative Matters

  • Immigration Counsel for the largest system of universities in the U.S.
  • Immigration Counsel for the largest public health care system in the U.S.
  • Immigration Counsel to the largest commercial landscape company in the U.S.
  • Manage the largest attorney-managed H-2A/H-2B seasonal visa practices in the U.S., from leading horse trainers to landscape, construction and hospitality clients across the U.S.
  • Advisor to congressional leadership on seasonal visa issues and legislation
  • Counsel to Private Equity Firms and corporations in performing Immigration due diligence in corporate M&A

■ Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association Committee on Immigration Representation, member,  June 2019 – Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2021
  • Upstate New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), past chairman
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Albany County Bar Association, member
  • Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA), member
  • New York Farm Bureau, member
  • The Legal Project, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for The Legal Project
  • Board of Directors for Catholic Charities – Hispanic Outreach Services, past president.

■ Admissions

  • 40 Under 40 Honoree – Albany Business Review, 2013
    Super Lawyers, Immigration Law since 2014
    Top 100 Influencers in Law, The Business Journals, 2019

■ Education

Albany Law School
 ,JD
 ,2005
State University of New York at Albany
 ,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.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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