DHS finally publishes “final” expanded provisional waiver rule for 3/10 year bar!!
On July 29, 2016, the USCIS finally published their FINAL rule expanding eligibility for a provisional waiver of the 3\10...
03 August, 2016
Immigration Articles
Breaking news! DHS finally publishes “final” expanded provisional waiver rule for 3/10 year bar!!
On July 29, 2016, the USCIS finally published their FINAL rule expanding eligibility for a provisional waiver of the 3\10...
29 July, 2016
Conditional Green Card holders can petition certain family members even while still conditional residents
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I married a US citizen after my child's 18th birthday and am now a conditional resident. I know...
27 July, 2016
I’m tired and just want to give up and go back home!
Many Filipinos consult with me saying they are sad, lonely, and depressed over their immigration situation, and just want to...
20 July, 2016
The August 2016 priority dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...
13 July, 2016
Being waved across the border could constitute “inspection” for adjustment of status
In most cases, in order for a person to adjust status (obtain a green card) in the U.S., the person...
06 July, 2016
Appealing a Visa denial
Ordinarily, there is no appeal process for visa refusals. Under the doctrine of "consular non- reviewability", a person cannot even...
29 June, 2016
A little knowledge can be dangerous
Despite having only limited knowledge or understanding of immigration laws, some people attempt to strategize and handle their immigration case...
22 June, 2016
Avoiding an Affidavit of Support (form 1-864) by working 40 quarters (10 years)
Family based petitions and some employment-based petitions (where a relative owns a 5% interest in the petitioning company) require the...
15 June, 2016