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Legalizing Through Your Spouse Back Home?

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I entered the U.S. a few years ago as a visitor, and have overstayed. I left behind ...
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July 20, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

The August 2022 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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July 12, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

“Separated” Is Not “Single”

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I entered the U.S. on a tourist visa and then overstayed and am out of status. My ...
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July 7, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Demonstrating An Employer’s “Ability To Pay” The Wage

Whenever an employer petitions (or sponsors) an alien for an employment-based immigrant visa (green card), the employer must demonstrate the ...
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June 30, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Help! I’ve Been Stuck Outside The U.S. For Over A Year Because Of COVID-19!

Are you a green card holder or lawful permanent resident (LPR) who left the U.S. in late 2019 and the ...
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June 23, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

The July 2022 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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June 23, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Caregivers Needed At Your Care Homes?

Many hardworking people own and operate assisted – living facilities (or care homes). The U.S. population is aging, and many ...
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June 9, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Now May Be The Best Time To Seek Relief

If you are in deportation/removal proceedings, or were already ordered removed, and want to seek mercy, compassion, or other forms ...
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June 1, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Naturalizing With An Undocumented Spouse

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I have been a green card holder for over 5 years, paid my taxes, committed no crimes, ...
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May 26, 2022 / Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

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