VAWA: Physical Abuse Is Not Required
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPR) to file their own...
24 May, 2023
Immigration Articles
The June 2023 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
17 May, 2023
U.S. Citizen Denaturalized and Jailed for Lying on Naturalization Application
Recently, a U.S. citizen was found guilty of immigration fraud and denaturalized for providing false information on his naturalization application...
10 May, 2023
Case Denied: Should You Appeal or Refile?
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I just received a denial from USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), giving me 33 days to file...
03 May, 2023
No Visas For “Offspring”
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: Years ago, I was petitioned by my U.S. citizen parent in the F-3 category (married child of U.S....
26 April, 2023
The May 2023 Priority Dates: Employment Dates Retrogress!
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
17 April, 2023
CSPA: Child’s Age When Petition Was Filed Doesn’t Matter!
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: My sister petitioned me in 2002 in the F-4 category (brother/sister of a U.S. citizen) when my child...
12 April, 2023
USCIS Ends COVID Extensions
In yet another sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced it will...
04 April, 2023
Is There Hope After a Denial? (Part 2)
Many people believe that once their case is denied, that is the end of the line. No more hope...
30 March, 2023