But My Child Was A Baby When The Petition Was Filed!
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: My sister petitioned me in 2002 in the F-4 category, (brother/sister of a U.S. citizen) when my child...
08 September, 2021
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Date Of Marriage On Illegitimate Child’s Birth Certificate Should Not Harm Single Parent’s Petition
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I was petitioned as “single” by my immigrant (green card) parent in 2011. The priority date is...
01 September, 2021
12 Tips On Bringing A Fiancée To The U.S.
There are so many movies and reality shows that focus on fiancé visas, like “90 Day Fiancée,” and it’s hard...
24 August, 2021
The September 2021 Priority Dates
The September 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled...
18 August, 2021
Is There Hope After A Fraud Denial?
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I was petitioned by my U.S. citizen parent in 2011 as single. The priority date became current, and...
11 August, 2021
“Physical Abuse” Not Required for VAWA Green Card
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I married a U.S. citizen for love, hoping we would live “happily ever after.” Unfortunately, soon after...
04 August, 2021
DACA Update: USCIS Posts Guidance On Processing Applications
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]As I reported in a previous article, on July 16, 2021, a federal...
20 July, 2021
Great News For F-1 Students: No Need To File Non-Immigrant Visa Extension To “Bridge The Gap”
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]On July 20, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new...
20 July, 2021
Administrative Closure Is Back At Immigration Courts!
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]On July 15, 2021, Atty. Gen. Garland brought back “administrative closure” to immigration...
15 July, 2021