By Mary Campbell | Media Courtesy of: USCIS In an important crackdown on immigration fraud, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc...
Applying For a U.S. Passport as a Derivative Citizen Involves a Series of Steps to Establish and Document Your Citizenship Status
Applying for a U.S. passport as a derivative citizen involves a series of steps to establish and document your citizenship status. Derivative citizenship refers to individuals who automatically acquir...
Sanctuary Cities Under Microscope
On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a sweeping executive order titled “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens,” signaling a renewed and aggressive stance against so...
Alternatives for Foreign Nationals Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Every year, thousands of foreign nationals place their hopes on securing an H-1B visa, only to find themselves edged out by the lottery system’s slim odds. As the demand fo...
Derivative U.S. Citizenship: Before and After the Child Citizenship Act of 2000
Derivative citizenship refers to the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by a child through the naturalization of their parent(s), without the need for the child to undergo the naturalization pr...
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Arrests are Increasing
Editorial credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, leading to widespread arrests and raising sig...
Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers
By Raul Pinto and Jennifer Coberly, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On March 25, news reports surfaced that the Trump administration imposed a suspension in the processing of certain green card applications. The...
Advocating for Immigrant Families in Family Law Matters
At Figeroux & Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242, the firm recognizes that for immigrants, family law is more than just resolving legal disputes — it’s about...
Top Criminal Defense for Immigrants | Figeroux & Associates Brooklyn NY
Facing criminal charges as an immigrant can lead to serious consequences, including deportation, denial of naturalization, and permanent loss of legal status. At Figeroux & Associates, located at ...
Termination of International Student Visa Status: A Legal Analysis
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, the abrupt revocation of F-1 student visas and termination of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records has left over 1,100 international student...