President Biden’s proposed immigration bill/amnesty: who benefits?
It’s official: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president, and the Trump era of ...
Trump extends immigration ban
to March 31, 2021
On December 31, 2020, Pres. Trump extended his “immigration ban” through March 31, 2021, just hours before it was set ...
Court upholds Trump’s “public charge” proclamation requiring healthcare coverage
On December 31, 2020, the 9th circuit court of appeal struck down a nationwide injunction by a lower District Court, ...
The January 2021 Priority Dates
The January 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled workers ...
NVC erroneously sending notices to Filipinos on visa availability
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I was born in the Philippines, and in 2015 my mother petitioned me in the F-2B category ...
ICE going after those with “voluntary departure”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced “Operation Broken Promise,” targeting for arrest and removal/deportation those aliens who were ...
What is “birthright citizenship”?
Donald Trump has often stated he wants to end “birthright citizenship” for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. ...
The December 2020 Priority Dates
The December 2020 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled ...
Thanksgiving message
Thanksgiving is being celebrated differently this year. Because we are in the midst of a pandemic, the usual gathering of ...