Can I re-marry my first spouse and petition her?
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I divorced my Filipina spouse and married a U.S. citizen who petitioned me for a green card. Unfortunately,...
13 February, 2019
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
The value of being legal and legal services
Some people who are in the U.S. with immigration problems/issues, such as being out of status, in deportation/removal, or they...
06 February, 2019
If Democrats favor immigration reform, they should repeal the harsh laws signed by Bill Clinton
The Democrats constantly talk about comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to legalization for the approximate 11 million undocumented immigrants...
30 January, 2019
Will there be an amnesty?
There are over 11 million undocumented aliens living in the U.S. There are caravans of thousands of people coming up...
23 January, 2019
Spouses of U.S. citizens should not be guilty of fraud because of “preconceived intent”
“Preconceived intent” typically involves a person who enters the U.S. on a visitor’s visa and immediately begins working or takes...
10 January, 2019
If Republicans are “pro-immigration,” why are they so against it?
One of the main talking points of Republicans is that they are not “anti-immigration,” but instead are “anti-illegal immigration.” They...
02 January, 2019
Crime and Deportation
A JOURNEY THAT FELT LIKE GOING “TO HELL AND BACK” REACHES A HAPPY CONCLUSION Roselyn (center) married her U.S. citizen husband...
28 December, 2018
Hiring an attorney does not mean you are “guilty” or did anything wrong
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I’ve been told by friends that having an attorney handle your immigration case is a sign that you...
26 December, 2018
USCIS could waive marital interviews on petitions to remove conditions (Form I-751)
Starting on December 10, 2018, the USCIS could waive (or not require) an interview for a married couple seeking to...
12 December, 2018