Bio
Ms. Martin, a partner with Lippes Mathias and the firm’s Immigration Practice Team Co-Leader, has over 25 years of experience in immigration law assisting clients from around the world with various matters including work permits, employment-based immigration, port-of-entry issues, visa issuance, family-based immigration, immigrant and nonimmigrant waivers, and assessment of U.S. citizenship.
Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Martin was employed with the former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service where she performed adjudications in the Buffalo District Office and inspections at the Niagara Falls and Toronto ports of entry. She also served as a visa officer with the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo. Additionally, Ms. Martin has completed the Immigration Officer Basic Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Center.
Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Martin was employed with the former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service where she performed adjudications in the Buffalo District Office and inspections at the Niagara Falls and Toronto ports of entry. She also served as a visa officer with the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo. Additionally, Ms. Martin has completed the Immigration Officer Basic Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Center.
Articles & Publications
- Author, "Crossing the U.S.-Canada border during COVID-19" The Lawyers Daily, June 18, 2020
- Author, " 'Visas' and 'Status' in the U.S. for Canadians: What’s the difference (and why does it matter)?," The Lawyers Daily, January 3, 2020
- Author, "Impact of professional licences on TN applications,"The Lawyer's Daily, December 2, 2019
- Author, "Risks of moving or residing outside U.S. with a green card," The Lawyer's Daily, October 24, 2018
- Author, “Export IQ: Moving Across the Border: Ensuring Smooth Entry to the US for Key Employees,” Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, March 9, 2016
- Author, “IRS Reporting and Enforcement Affecting Canadians: Avoiding or Negotiation the Maze,” Ontario Bar Association, November 2, 2015
- Author, Co-Author, “Caution Urged for Green Card Holders Leaving U.S.,” Lawyers Weekly, May 23, 2014
- Author, “Don’t Overstay Your Welcome in the U.S. – Unlawful ‘Presence Rule’ Now Applies to Canadians,” Lawyers Weekly, May 17, 2013
- Author, “DREAMers Amid Immigration Reform,” Buffalo Law Journal, October 29, 2012
- Author, “Options for Foreign Students in the United States,” Crossing the Line, January 2012
- Author, “Minimizing Travel Restrictions for Criminal Clients,” Lawyers Weekly, October 22, 2010
- Co-author, “Border Crossings Trip Up Travellers with Latent Tax Liabilities,” Lawyers Weekly, March 19, 2010
- Author, “Transmission of American Citizenship,” Citizenship and Immigration, February 2008
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