$15,000 Deposit For Visitor Visa?
The U.S. State Department recently announced a pilot program that would require B1/B2 visitor visa applicants from certain countries (with...
15 October, 2025
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Why I am so Grateful This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for...
12 November, 2025
I’m Afraid to Travel
Since Donald Trump was re-elected president on a platform of strict immigration enforcement, people have expressed how they are afraid...
05 November, 2025
Consultant’s Fraud Dooms Child’s Immigration Future
I recently had a consultation with a 21-year-old, along with her U.S. citizen stepmother. The child’s adjustment of status (Form...
29 October, 2025
The Difference Between “Dates For Filing” And “Final Action Dates” On The Visa Bulletin
The Department of State’s (DOS) monthly Visa Bulletin informs applicants of their “place in line” for an immigrant visa based...
08 October, 2025
USCIS Changes CSPA Age Calculation
On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert, announcing it will no longer...
01 October, 2025
Detained Because Of Change Of Address
A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) illustrates how strict the Trump administration has become and how...
24 September, 2025
USCIS To Conduct “Neighborhood Investigations” For Naturalization Applicants
One of the requirements for naturalization is that the applicant demonstrate they are a person of “good moral character,” which...
03 September, 2025
Trump Adds New Grounds For Denials
There are some immigration benefits where the applicant must not only demonstrate eligibility or compliance with the listed requirements but...
10 September, 2025