Bawal!: Noncitizens Cannot Vote In Federal Elections
Only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections. If a noncitizen (including a lawful permanent resident or green card holder) ...
The October 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
Saved From Deportation By Becoming An “Instant” Citizen
One time, my office was representing a Filipino who was a long-time green card holder but was in deportation/removal proceedings ...
The GOP And Democrat Platforms On Immigration
The Republicans/GOP and Democrats have posted their platforms for the upcoming 2024 elections. A platform is basically a political party’s ...
Breaking News – Court Temporarily Halts “Keeping Families Together” Program
I previously wrote about the new "Keeping Families Together" (KFT) program, designed to allow spouses of U.S. citizens to adjust ...
Are You Eligible For “Keeping Families Together”?
On August 20, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice detailing the eligibility requirements for the “Keeping ...
Were You Fingerprinted?
Whenever a person applies for most immigration benefits, they are fingerprinted, either at the U.S. Embassy or by the USCIS ...
The September 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
Green Card, Despite Assumed Name Entry
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: Years ago, I entered the U.S. under an assumed-name visa and passport. (The picture in the passport ...
