Immigration: Were You Ordered Removed/Deported?
Were you ever ordered deported/removed in absentia (meaning “in your absence”), because you did not attend an immigration court hearing,...
09 February, 2022
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
The Dangers Of NYC’s Voting Law For Noncitizens
New York City (NYC) has legislation that would allow more than 800,000 noncitizens, such as green card holders or lawful...
02 February, 2022
The February 2022 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
14 January, 2022
Expedited Renewals Of Work Permits For Healthcare Workers
On December 28, 2021, USCIS posted a notice for healthcare workers, advising that, if eligible, they could have their expiring...
10 January, 2022
No Interview Required For Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Holders
On December 23, 2021, the Department of State (DOS) authorized consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa...
03 January, 2022
DOS Updates Student Visa Eligibility Requirements
On December 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its Foreign Affair Manual (FAM), concerning the “residence abroad”...
28 December, 2021
Citizen Able To Petition Stepchild Without Adopting
Magoy (center) had been separated from her first husband for over 17 years, and was lonely and guilty for having...
25 December, 2021
A Father’s Dying Wish is Fulfilled
Mother Cece (center) petitioned her son Vince in 2001. Because he was out-of-status, and had no section 245(i), he was...
25 December, 2021
Crewman son helps legalize his mother
Did you know that family members can “spread the love” by helping each other legalize their status? Mommy Emi (left) came...
25 December, 2021