Immigration Law Firm Serving Buffalo, NY

Navigating Your Cross-Border Journey with Confidence

At Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm, we understand that navigating the complexities of international borders is more than just a legal process—it is a life-changing milestone. Based in Buffalo, NY, our experienced immigration attorney team provides a bridge between the United States and Canada, offering sophisticated legal strategies for corporations, small businesses, and families alike. We pride ourselves on being an experienced immigration law firm that combines years of high-level legal knowledge with a supportive, person-centered approach. Whether you are seeking a pathway to citizenship or a vital work permit, our firm ensures your case is handled with the clarity and professional dedication it deserves.

What sets us apart is our unique dual-country proficiency. As a cross-border border attorney, our team is uniquely equipped to resolve complex admissibility issues that often stall progress at the port of entry. From securing H-1B and L-1 business visas to managing family-based green card applications, we tailor our representation to meet the specific nuances of your situation. We go beyond standard filings by providing in-depth advocacy for those facing criminal inadmissibility challenges when entering Canada, ensuring that past hurdles do not prevent your future success. Our deep roots in the Buffalo community and our proximity to the border allow us to offer real-time insights and a personalized touch that larger, distant firms simply cannot match.

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Our Team

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Jamie Fiegel

U.S. Immigration Attorney and Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant

Biography

Jamie Fiegel is an immigration attorney and partner at Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm. As a U.S. Citizen and Canadian Citizen, she has practiced U.S. immigration law for nearly 20 years. Having gone through the Canadian immigration process herself, this was an important first step in developing expertise in navigating immigration matters on both sides of the border.

Ms. Fiegel’s practice is focused on helping individuals and business clients obtain visas, permanent residency, and citizenship in the United States. She focuses on Canadian/US border issues. Ms. Fiegel understands that immigration may be difficult and uncertain, especially today. Over the past nearly 20 years she has helped clients with all types of needs and backgrounds successfully achieve their immigration goals.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, about 15 minutes from the U.S.-Canada border, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University at Buffalo Law School, is licensed to practice law in New York State and Federal Court and is a licensed Immigration Consultant in Canada.

Ms. Fiegel has been invited to speak on the topic of immigration law by numerous organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Education:

Canisius College, B.A. English

University at Buffalo Law School, J.D.

CSIC e-Academy for Immigration

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KELLY CARR

U.S. Immigration Attorney

Biography

Kelly Carr is an immigration attorney and partner at Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm. Ms. Carr has been active in the immigration field since 2010. As a law student, she served as a Law Clerk for the University at Buffalo’s immigration attorney. During this time, Ms. Carr prepared over one hundred H-1B petitions and helped secure Green Cards for many Professors and Researchers. Ms. Carr has exclusively practiced immigration since her admission to the New York State bar.

Ms. Carr’s current practice is focused on securing business visas, including H-1B, L-1 and TNs. She also appears frequently with clients at the ports of entry near Buffalo to facilitate the issuance of NAFTA work permits and to overcome inadmissibility issues. In addition, Ms. Carr enjoys working with families and married couples in obtaining temporary visas, Green Cards and U.S. citizenship.

Ms. Carr recently presented a seminar at the Ontario New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Conference specially geared toward Canadian business visitors and work permit applicants. She spoke about the current atmosphere at the border regarding Canadian business visitors, highlighting certain strategies used to enter the U.S. without hassles or burdensome delays. Ms. Carr also provided an overview of work permits available to Canadian citizens, including the advantages and disadvantages of presenting applications at a Port of Entry or with a USCIS service center.

Education:

University at Buffalo Law School, B.A. Legal Studies, summa cum laude

University at Buffalo Law School, J.D, cum laude

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716-810-2121

DANIEL JOYCE

U.S. Immigration Attorney

Biography

Daniel P. Joyce joined Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm in June 2019. Currently Of Counsel, Mr. Joyce focuses his practice on U.S. immigration and cross-border business matters. Mr. Joyce has his roots as a large law firm corporate attorney in Philadelphia and Buffalo, but has concentrated his practice in employment-based and family-based immigration law matters since the passage of the U.S. – Canada Free Trade Agreement in 1989 and NAFTA in 1994.

Mr. Joyce co-founded and managed the firm Hirsch & Joyce from 1992 to 2004, serving the business and cross-border needs of a broad client base, particularly in the transportation industry. He then returned to large-firm immigration law practice at two large Buffalo firms before joining Fiegel, Carr & Joyce in 2019.

Mr. Joyce has shared his extensive immigration experience as a panelist and presenter at numerous CLE conferences and client-based programs, including AILA National Meetings and AILA chapter program, blog articles and CLE articles on immigration law topics. Mr. Joyce has also received several honors within the field, including:

Mark Kenmore Mentor of the Year Award, 2019, Upstate AILA Chapter
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for more than 15 years
Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Immigration Law) for more than 10 years
Best Lawyers’ 2016 Buffalo Immigration Law “Lawyer of the Year”
Buffalo’s Business First’s Who’s Who in Law

Mr. Joyce also served as an adjunct professor of business law for 19 years at the University at Buffalo School of Management, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (M.B.A.) levels.

Education:

University of Notre Dame, B.A.

University at Buffalo, M.B.A., with distinction

University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

Member and Book Review Editor of Buffalo Law Review

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716-810-2121

FAQs

What types of immigration cases does Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm handle?

Our experienced immigration attorney team specializes in a comprehensive range of U.S. and Canadian legal services, including corporate and business visas, family-based green cards, work permits, and citizenship applications. We are particularly adept at handling complex cross-border matters that require a deep understanding of both legal systems.

Where is your immigration law firm located?

Our primary office is located in Buffalo, NY. This strategic location near the U.S.-Canada border allows us to provide timely and effective legal representation for clients navigating North American immigration pathways and port-of-entry issues.

How can a border attorney help with my travel admissibility?

A border attorney provides essential guidance when individuals face challenges entering either the United States or Canada. We assist with overcoming hurdles such as prior visa denials or criminal inadmissibility, ensuring you have the correct documentation and legal strategy to facilitate a smooth crossing.

Do you offer personalized legal consultations for businesses?

Yes, we provide tailored legal strategies for businesses of all sizes. We work closely with your organization to manage employee transfers, H-1B filings, and other corporate immigration needs, maintaining a professional and informative tone throughout the entire process to ensure your company’s success.

At this time, we are committed to the health and safety of our clients, our staff and our community. The government continues to accept applications and process them as normal. We are equipped to continue to prepare and process all cases. Please keep in mind that most cases take months to process. We want to continue to prepare and process these cases, so that when we do get through this crisis, you will not have lost crucial processing time. We will perform all consultations over the phone and can be best reached through our contact form.