Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.

Biden’s compassionate immigration platform

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Signing an untrue confession will not help your case!

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Why didn’t you file a petition already?

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Could have been in the U.S. years ago

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No mercy or compassion with some immigration laws

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DHS proposes tougher rules for sponsors

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K-1 petition denied; should we marry?

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Public Charge injunction now limited to Connecticut, New York and Vermont

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Getting an abusive green card

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