The October 2017 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
13 September, 2017
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
The end of DACA
On September 5, 2017, Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is being rescinded or canceled....
06 September, 2017
Things that could make your case suspicious (Part 1)
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I have waited for over 12 years for an interview on my approved family petition. I am very nervous...
30 August, 2017
Myths and misconceptions about immigration law
There are many myths and misconceptions about immigration law, which are simply not true. People may receive “advice” from consultants,...
23 August, 2017
The September 2017 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
16 August, 2017
“Raise Act” to eliminate most family petitions and create point system for employment green cards
On 8/2/17, Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) introduced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE)...
09 August, 2017
Green card holders and other non-citizens: what to do when you receive a jury summons
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I just received a jury summon from the County Courthouse, but I am in illegal status (TNT). How...
01 August, 2017
Senators propose “Dream Act of 2017”
On July 20, 2017 Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan bill (supported by Democrats and...
26 July, 2017
Supreme Court makes it harder for unwed mothers to transmit citizenship to their children
One of the cornerstones of US constitutional law is “equal protection”. That means people in similar situations should be treated...
18 July, 2017