USCIS – 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...

January 14, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #EconomicContribution, #EngineeringJobs, #ForeignWorkers, #H1BVisa, #H1BVisas, #H1Bworkers, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationReform, #JobOpportunities, #LaborMarket, #MedicalScienceJobs, #SkilledWorkers, #STEMFields, #STEMJobs, #TechJobs, #VisaProcess, USCIS

The H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy

By American Immigration Council Foreign workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market—particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Every year, U.S. em...

January 14, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BouarfaVMayoakas, #DistrictCourt, #EmploymentBasedImmigration, #FamilyBasedImmigration, #ImmigrantVisaPetition, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationRights, #ImmigrationSystem, #JudicialReview, #LegalPrecedent, #NinthCircuit, #SupremeCourt, USCIS

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

By Leslie Dellon, 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 on...

January 8, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BidenAdministration, #CourtRuling, #ImmigrationFees, #ImmigrationJustice, #ImmigrationLaws, #ImmigrationPolicy, #ImmigrationRefund, #KeepingFamiliesTogether, #ParoleInPlace, USCIS

U.S. Government to Refund Application Fees for Immigration Program After Court Ruling

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / shutterstock.com The U.S. government has announced that it will refund application fees to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants marrie...

January 7, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BiometricServices, #EmploymentVerification, #FormI90, #FraudPrevention, #GreenCard, #GreenCardRenewal, #GreenCardReplacement, #IndefiniteGreenCard, #InternationalTravel, #PermanentResidentCard, #SecurityConcerns, #USImmigration, Immigration, USCIS

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Green Cards, officially known as Permanent Resident Cards, serve as proof of an individual’s authorization to live and work permanently in the United States. Prior to A...

January 7, 2025falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #AggravatedFelonies, #CIMTs, #CriminalConviction, #CriminalRecord, #DeportationRisk, #Expungement, #GreenCardHolders, #GreenCardIssues, #GreenCardRenewal, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationAttorney, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #ImmigrationRelief, #ImmigrationWaivers, #LegalAdvice, #MoralTurpitude, #NewYorkLaw, deportation, USCIS

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction For lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, renewing a green card after it has expired is typically a routine process. However, individuals with ...

December 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #BidenAdministration, #F1Students, #H1BVisa, #ImmigrantWorkers, #ImmigrationPolicy, #NonimmigrantWorkers, #SpecialtyOccupations, #VisaRegulations, #WorkVisas, USCIS

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

By Leslie Dellon, 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 on...

November 14, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: Immigrants in The U.S.Tags: #BidenAdministration, #FamilyUnity, #ImmigrationAndNationalityAct, #ImmigrationPolicy, #KeepingFamiliesTogether, #KenPaxton, #KFT, #ParoleInPlace, #TexasLawsuit, Immigration, USCIS

Judge Strikes Down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

By Suchita Mathur, 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 o...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #B2Visa, #Documentation, #EligibilityRequirements, #ImmigrationProcess, #KeySteps, #StayExtension, #TemporaryVisitorVisa, #Tourism, #Travel, #VisaExtension, #VisitorVisa, challenges, USCIS

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However,...

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 H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy

The Supreme Court Cuts Off Judicial Review of USCIS Decisions Again

U.S. Government to Refund Application Fees for Immigration Program After Court Ruling

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

A Comprehensive Analysis: Renewing a Green Card After Expiration with Criminal Records in New York State

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

Judge Strikes Down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

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