Changing visa categories and priority dates
When a petition is filed for a family member, the beneficiary (the person being petitioned) is assigned a “priority date,”...
08 January, 2020
Author: Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq.
Will signing an untrue confession help your case?
Many people have consulted with me after their case has been denied by a USCIS officer or consul at the...
30 December, 2019
Guidance on petition revocations
Almost 20 years ago, the U.S. State Department (DOS) provided guidance to consular officers that they should be “judicious” (use...
23 December, 2019
Embassy’s erroneous employment visa refusals
Whenever an employer sponsors (or petitions) an alien for labor certification (or PERM), the employer must agree to offer at...
09 December, 2019
Explaining attorney fees and charges
Many people want to retain an attorney to assist them with their immigration case, represent them at hearings or interviews,...
04 December, 2019
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks
Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for,...
26 November, 2019
No court order required to terminate “CR” status
When a person marries, and is petitioned by, a U.S. citizen, they are given a conditional resident (CR) temporary green...
21 November, 2019
Outright denials for missing information or documents
When a person files a petition or application, certain information and documents are required as part of the filing. For...
13 November, 2019
Relief act could “expedite” family petitions
On October 16, 2019, a bill (or proposal) was introduced in the Senate called the “Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant...
23 October, 2019