Articles

Automatic Revocation Of Your Petition

Even if a person already has an approved petition, it could be automatically revoked as of the date of approval.  ...

But I Don’t Plan On Dying!

Over the years, I have had dozens of consultations from tearful clients, with the same facts and situation: A parent ...

The June 2024 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...

My Adjustment Was Denied; Now What?

Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I filed for adjustment of status (Form I-485) to enable me to obtain my green card in ...

“Fixed Marriage” Ban Does Not Apply To Step-Children

Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: My father married a U.S. citizen, who petitioned both of us for green cards.  We were able ...
/

Did You Marry Before Your Petitioner Naturalized?

Under U.S. immigration law, lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) may petition their unmarried children, whether the child ...
/

The May 2024 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
/

Petitioning Relatives For Employment-Based Green Cards

One of the most popular and informative articles for Filipinos was about petitioning family members for employment-based green cards, such ...

I Entered The U.S. Under An Assumed Name; Is There Hope?

Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: Years ago, I applied for a visitor’s visa under my real name and was denied.  I applied ...
/