#ImmigrationLaw – New York Immigration Lawyer

February 20, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #ApplicationErrors, #DeportationRisk, #GreenCard, #ImmigrantCommunity, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationAttorney, #ImmigrationDelays, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #LegalAdvice, #LegalHelp, #LegalRepresentation, #LostEarnings, #Notarios, #StayInTheU.S., #USImmigration, #WorkAuthorization, #WorkPermit, Immigration, USCIS

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The process of applying for legal immigration status or work permits in the United States can be complex and costly. Many immigrants, due to financial constraints or lack of ...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #FamilyImmigration, #FamilyReunification, #FamilyReunion, #GreenCardHolder, #GreenCardJourney, #GreenCardSpouse, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationAdvice, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #NaturalizationProcess, #PetitionForAlienRelative, #PetitionForSpouse, #SpouseVisa, #USCitizenship, #USImmigration, USCIS

Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident) marries a spouse who is overseas, they face an important decision: Should they petition immediately for their spouse...

February 18, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Health CareTags: #AdjustStatus, #FoodSecurity, #GreenCardHolders, #HealthcareAccess, #HousingAssistance, #ImmigrantFamilies, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationLaw, #LegalJourney, #PublicAssistance, #PublicCharge, #SNAPBenefits, #SocialSecurity, #TANF, naturalization, noncitizens

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / shutterstock.com For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical finan...

February 11, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #ChildBasedImmigration, #ConsularApproval, #F1Category, #F2ACategory, #FamilyBasedGreenCard, #GreenCard, #GreenCardEligibility, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantVisa, #ImmigrationLaw, #IR2Category, #MarriageImpact, #PermanentResident, #USCitizen, #USImmigration, #USImmigrationLaw, #VisaEligibility, #VisaRevocation

The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. immigration system has strict eligibility requirements for family-based green cards, particularly for children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If a person i...

February 5, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BorderLegalities, #DeportationConsequences, #DeportationImpact, #DeportationStory, #FamilyReunification, #FamilySeparation, #ImmigrantFamilies, #ImmigrantJourney, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrantStruggles, #ImmigrantSupport, #ImmigrationAdvocacy, #ImmigrationIssues, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationReform, #LegalObstacles, #MexicoReturn, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USCitizenship, #USImmigration, deportation

A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home

By Pablo Balcazar, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election...

February 5, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #ChicagoEconomy, #ChicagoImmigration, #DeportationPolicies, #ICEOperations, #ImmigrantAdvocacy, #ImmigrantCommunities, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationCrackdowns, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationRaids, #ImmigrationReform, #MassDeportation, #NationalSecurity, #OperationSafeguard, #PublicFear, #PublicSafety, #SanctuaryCities, #TrumpAdministration, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USImmigration, ICE

ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood

By American Immigration Council Staff, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected ...

February 1, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigration ReformTags: #AggravatedFelonies, #AssaultOnLawEnforcement, #Burglary, #CrimesInvolvingMoralTurpitude, #CriminalOffenses, #DrugAbuse, #FederalImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationDetention, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #INA236c, #LakenRileyAct, #Larceny, #LegalInterpretation, #MandatoryDetention, #NationalSecurityCrimes, #SeriousBodilyInjury, #Shoplifting, #StateLawDefinitions, #Terrorism, #Theft, deportation, DHS

Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Specifically...

January 29, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationLaw, asylum seekers, Venezuelans

Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Move to End TPS for Venezuelans and Legal Recourse for Opposition Groups

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com On January 29, 2025, the Trump administration announced its decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 600...

January 28, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #EmploymentAudits, #I9Forms, #ICE2025, #ICEOperations, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationActions, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationRaids, #ImmigrationRights, #KnowYourRights, #NeighborhoodRaids, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #UndocumentedWorkers, #USImmigration, #USPolitics, #WorkplaceRaids, deportation, ICE

Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com It’s January 2025 and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its operations to identify, detain, a...

January 24, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #CBP, #CriminalCases, #CriminalConvictions, #CriminalHistory, #DomesticTravel, #GreenCard, #GreenCardHolders, #GreenCardRenewal, #I601Waiver, #ImmigrationAttorney, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationStatus, #LawfulPermanentResidents, #PendingCharges, #ReentryRisk, #TravelPrecautions, #TravelRisks, #Waivers, deportation, detention, ICE

Precautions Green Card Holders Should Take When Traveling with Pending Criminal Cases or Convictions

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: fuadstephan / shutterstock.com Traveling with pending criminal cases or past convictions presents significant risks for green card holders. Introduction F...

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.

The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes

A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home

ICE Makes Sweeping Arrests in Chicago, Endangering City’s Livelihood

Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Move to End TPS for Venezuelans and Legal Recourse for Opposition Groups

Analysis of ICE Raids in 2025: Targeted Locations and Methods of Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

Precautions Green Card Holders Should Take When Traveling with Pending Criminal Cases or Convictions

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