Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Biden orders immediate 100-day halt to deportations. Could you benefit?

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President Biden’s proposed immigration bill/amnesty: who benefits?

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Trump extends immigration ban
to March 31, 2021

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NVC erroneously sending notices to Filipinos on visa availability

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ICE going after those with “voluntary departure”

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What is “birthright citizenship”?

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Thanksgiving message

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Preparing for Biden’s proposed immigration reforms

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