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Erica L. Chiodo

Senior Associate

As a member of the Immigration Practice, Erica works with multinational corporations in the preparation of nonimmigrant petitions in the H-1B, E-1/E-2, L-1, O-1, and TN categories. She also prepares employment-based preference petitions for outstanding researchers, individuals of extraordinary ability, multinational managers and executives, and for cases requiring PERM Labor Certification.

Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Erica worked as an associate at a Buffalo-based immigration law firm.  Additionally, she was a legal intern at Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) and the New York State Attorney General’s Office in Buffalo.

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Services

Education

Michigan State University, B.A., with honors

University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.

Admissions

  • New York

Bar Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York 

Recognitions

  • Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2026
  • Former Executive Editor, Buffalo Human Rights Law Review
  • Professor Virginia Leary Award (Commencement Day Award)

News & Insights

  • Press ReleaseHodgson Russ Press Release
    More Than One-Third of Hodgson Russ LLP Attorneys Named to 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List, 37 Recognized as “Rising Stars”
  • Blog Post
    Traveling to the United States as a Canadian Citizen

    Generally, Canadian citizens traveling to the United States for business or pleasure do not require a nonimmigrant visa. They simply present their travel document (i.e., Canadian passport, Enhanced Driver’s License/Identification Card, NEXUS, FAST/EXPRESS, SENTRI Enrollment card) at a land port-of-entry or an international airport preclearance to be inspected for admission by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Depending on their purpose of travel, the CBP Officer will inspect and admit qualifying Canadian citizens as either B-1 Business Visitors or B-2 Tourist Visitors for up to six (6) months.

  • Blog Post
    FY27 H 1B Registration: What Employers Need to Know
  • Blog Post
    Recent U.S. Immigration Updates & Hot Topics

    The Department of State (DOS) announced that it is undergoing a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge. The suspension comes after DOS directed increased scrutiny under the “public charge” provision of immigration law meant to target those who the administration believes will become a strain on public resources.

  • Webinar
    H-1B and the $100,000 Question: Q&A with Hodgson Russ

    Join David Wilks, Immigration Partner at Hodgson Russ, to discuss the recent executive order (EO) regarding proposed changes to the H-1B visa process and fees, and how those changes may affect businesses and individuals.

  • Blog Post
    March 2025 – U.S. Immigration Updates

    On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. This order directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that foreign nationals register with the government as required under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and ensure that failure to comply with the registration requirement is treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority.

  • ArticleLaw360™ Canada
    Looking Beyond the E-2 to Start a Business in the U.S.

    Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be daunting for Canadian companies and entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the United States.

  • Press Release
    Hodgson Russ LLP Adds Two Attorneys

Professional

New York State Bar Association

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York 

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA Upstate New York Chapter)

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