Blog: Immigration
- Medical Examinations Now Required with Initial Adjustment of Status Filings
Dec 2, 2024
When you apply for adjustment of status (i.e., apply for a green card), you are required to prove that you do not pose a health risk to the United States. As part of that requirement, you must submit a certification from a designated civil surgeon that you have received vaccinations against communicable diseases. The civil surgeon completes the certification on Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Background on Form I-693 Prior...Read More - Act fast! US Immigration Fees Set to Skyrocket
Feb 7, 2023
Have you been putting off your immigration application? Do you qualify for lawful permanent resident status (a “green card”) but haven’t found the time to learn how to apply? Are you eligible to become a U.S. citizen but haven’t gotten around to starting the process? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please keep reading. It may save you thousands of dollars! Last month, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal...Read More - Immigration Consequences from Pennsylvania Drug Convictions: Big Changes Coming?
May 20, 2022
A drug conviction can have serious immigration consequences. A drug trafficking conviction is grounds for deportation. Even a conviction for possessing a small amount of marijuana can disqualify one from obtaining a green card. Anyone charged with a drug offense in Pennsylvania should seek the advice of an experienced Crimmigration law can change in a heartbeat. For example, “drug trafficking” has been classified as an “aggravated felony” in immigration law since 1988. It may...Read More - BREAKING NEWS: DHS and DOL to Add 35,000 H-2B Visas for Second Half of FY2022
Mar 31, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced plans to add 35,000 H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2022. This period includes employment start dates from April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The additional visas would more than double the statutory allocation of 33,000 H-2B visas, reached on February 25, 2022. According to the forthcoming joint temporary final rule, 23,500 of the additional visas will...Read More - Trump’s Proclamation Suspending Certain Immigration: What Does it Mean for You?
Apr 23, 2020
On April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a Who is affected by the proclamation? The proclamation Those who are seeking admission as immigrants; and Who were outside the United States when the proclamation went into effect (April 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT); and Who do not have an immigrant visa that is valid when the proclamation went into effect; and Who do not have an official document, valid at the time...Read More - Getting Your Loved One Out of ICE Detention
Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 poses a serious risk to those who are incarcerated. The Washington Post If this describes your loved one, we want to help. We understand that money is tight for many right now. For that reason, we are The situation is urgent. As of today, April 2, 2020, ICE has reported six confirmed cases of COVID-19 among its detainees at four different facilities: Bergen County Jail, Hackensack, NJ (2 detainees) Essex County Correctional...Read More - Yes, We’re Open!
Mar 17, 2020
As we all prepare to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, I want to assure all of our clients that our office is up and running, doing whatever we can to protect our clients’ interests during this unprecedented time. We are taking the same steps that everyone should be taking right now to protect ourselves and the people that we care about. That includes working from home as much as...Read More - How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Your Immigration Case?
Jan 5, 2019
The federal government entered a partial shutdown on Friday, December 21, 2018. Many clients have been asking me how this affects their immigration cases? The short answer is that, in many cases, there is little to no effect at all. Below is a quick summary of how the shutdown affects each of the federal agencies involved in immigration cases. USCIS: DOS CBP: ICE EOIR DOL: CIS Ombudsman Please do not hesitate to...Read More