If Republicans are “pro-immigration,” why are they so against it?
One of the main talking points of Republicans is that they are not “anti-immigration,” but instead are “anti-illegal immigration.” They ...
Hiring an attorney does not mean you are “guilty” or did anything wrong
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I’ve been told by friends that having an attorney handle your immigration case is a sign that ...
The January 2019 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
USCIS could waive marital interviews on petitions to remove conditions (Form I-751)
Starting on December 10, 2018, the USCIS could waive (or not require) an interview for a married couple seeking to ...
What do “Dates for Filing” and “Application Filing Dates” mean on the monthly Visa Bulletin?
Since October 2015, the monthly Visa Bulletin (priority dates) was revised, adding a new column or chart called the “Application ...
Warning: U.S. Embassy is charging crewmen with fraud, despite approved provisional waivers!
In a shocking and disturbing change in policy, the U.S. Embassy in Manila has begun charging crewmen with fraud when ...
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks
Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for, ...
The December 2018 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
California Service Center approves less than 7% of humanitarian revalidation requests!
I have long suspected that with the way the California Service Center (CSC) adjudicates humanitarian revalidation requests, it is virtually ...