Fees to NVC are application fees, not visa issuance fees
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I’m a U.S. citizen and petitioned my married son many years ago when my grandchildren were still very...
08 May, 2019
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Employer-sponsored green cards are still available despite H-2B ban
Recently, the USCIS “de-listed” (or banned) Filipinos from applying for the seasonal/temporary H-2B visa. (This visa allows U.S. employers to...
01 May, 2019
State Department reports many Filipino family-based visas go unclaimed, resulting in the case being shred and priority date lost
Recently, officials from the U.S. State Department discussed the monthly Visa Bulletin and the movement of priority dates. (A priority...
16 April, 2019
What are a green card holders’ rights if they get stuck at the airport when returning to the U.S.?
Recently, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) posted a brochure concerning lawful permanent residents’ (LPR or green card holder) rights...
10 April, 2019
How deep will USCIS dig when you file for naturalization?
Many people think that once they obtain their green card, they are now “home free” as far as eligibility and...
03 April, 2019
DACA flight attendant: small misunderstanding causes big problems
Recently, there were news reports from many media outlets about a Texas flight attendant enrolled in DACA who was told...
27 March, 2019
You are supposed to have the opportunity to prove your innocence before being charged with fraud
I’ve had numerous consultations over the years with people who went for their visa interview at the U.S. Embassy, only...
13 March, 2019
ICE has access to AB-60 license information, including the driver’s address
AB-60 licenses allow undocumented immigrants to drive legally in California. (Note: these licenses merely allow a person to drive legally...
06 March, 2019
There could still be hope after a denial
Many people believe that once their case is denied, that is the end of the line. No more hope or...
27 February, 2019