Danielle focuses on United States immigration and nationality law and on employment-based immigration. She represents U.S. companies and their foreign national workforce in navigating the processes for visa and permanent residency applications. She also represents foreign traders and investors seeking work authorization in the United States, as well as Canadian citizens seeking entry to the U.S. under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). She helps immigrants find legal paths of entry by filing petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, preparing foreign nationals for visa interviews at U.S. embassies, and navigating land and air ports of entry to the United States.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS + SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- AILA Annual Conference, spoke on “NAFTA/ USMCA: The Current State of Play at the Southern and Northern Borders," June 10, 2021.
- Spoke on an ABA Panel on the COVID-19 Impact on Cross-Border Marriage, Divorce, and Custody, September 2020.
- AILA Webinar, led a panel on, “TN Status Holders: Avoiding Preconceived Intent and Applying for LPR Status,” July 9, 2020.
- AILA Ohio Chapter Conference CLE, spoke on U.S. Department of State policy changes, October 2019.
- Rizzo, Danielle, “Expedited Removal: The History of the Concept and Constitutional Problems with Its
- Expansion,” Immigration Briefings, September 2019.
- AILA Upstate NY Chapter Conference CLE, spoke on U.S. Customs & Border Protection policies and issues, September 2017, 2018, and 2019.
- AILA Annual Conference CLE, spoke on U.S. Customs & Border Protection policies and issues, June 2018 and June 2019.
- AILA Ohio Chapter Conference CLE, spoke on NAFTA TN and L-1 Adjudications at the Northern Border, October 2018.
- Rizzo, Danielle, “What Is A “Specialty Occupation” Required for H-1B Status? A Historical Overview of Evolving Legal Interpretations,” Immigration Briefings, August 2018.
- NAFSA Annual Conference spoke on border issues for international students, June 2018
- AILA Spring Conference, led panel discussion on U.S. Customs and Border Protection policies and issues, April 2018.
- AILA Spring Conference CLE, presented on liaison efforts with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, April 2016.
- AILA Webinar, presented on Visa Waiver Program changes, March 2016.
- AILA Annual Conference CLE, spoke on Religious Worker visas and in an open forum with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, June 2015.
- AILA Spring Conference CLE, spoke on liaison efforts with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, April 2015.
- AILA Annual Conference CLE, presented on Religious Worker visas, June 2014.
