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- Biden’s Family Unity Parole-in-Place Program: Application Period Begins August 19!
Jul 17, 2024
Today, the Biden Administration announced that it will begin accepting parole-in-place applications under its new family unity initiative beginning WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Spouses of U.S. citizens are generally eligible for lawful permanent residency in the U.S. (i.e., a green card). However, in most cases, the applicant is disqualified from “adjustment of status” if he or she entered the country without being admitted or paroled by an immigration officer. They are required to leave...Read More - New Policy Creates Opportunities to Obtain Green Cards and Work Visas
Jun 18, 2024
Today, the Biden Administration announced new executive actions that will benefit undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and graduates of U.S. colleges. These significant initiatives could help nearly one million undocumented individuals obtain lawful immigrant or nonimmigrant status. Adjustment of Status for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Many people who are eligible for a green card have a difficult choice to make. Even though they may qualify for permanent residency, there is a catch. In order to...Read More - Appellate Court Cautions Against Ethnocentrism
Feb 12, 2023
A recent court decision provides an important lesson for anyone preparing a defense in immigration court. It is the case of Beginning when Mr. Saban-Cach was 15 years old, members of the gang known as “MS-13” began to target him because of his ethnicity. It soon became clear that the ethnic intimidation was a recruiting tool. Gang members told him that the abuse would end once he joined them. He never did. They threw stones...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 - Millions of Green Cards Unclaimed?
Dec 12, 2019
More then 2 million undocumented immigrants may already be eligible to receive a green card through a family-based immigrant petition. Last week, More valuable than a lottery ticket? What if I told you that millions of people living in the United States are passing up on something that is far more valuable? A I frequently meet with new clients who are in this exact situation. Often, they come to me after they have...Read More