Becoming a New York Lawful Permanent Resident Becoming a New York lawful permanent resident is a goal that many immigrants share. The intricate legal process often involves complex steps that may seem daunting to someone not well-versed in immigration law. Luckily, a New York immigration lawyer at Oltarsh & Associates, P.C. can provide guidance and...Read More

What You Need to Know About New York Business Immigration New York City has long been a hub for business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a thriving economy and diverse population, it’s no wonder that many individuals and businesses from around the world are interested in obtaining a New York business immigration visa. The process of...Read More

Help Renewing Your Green Card If you are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) living in New York, you likely enjoy the benefits that having a green card offers. With a green card, you can legally live and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation as long as you follow the law. However, you must...Read More

Venezuelan Immigration into the United States Venezuelans have been fleeing Venezuela because of the massive political, social, and economic problems caused by years of living under dictators, including Hugo Chavez and Nicholas Maduro. In the past few years, millions of people have fled Venezuela, and many have made their way to the border to request...Read More

Getting an IDNYC Card Many asylum-seekers have recently arrived in New York City and need help with identification so that they can find employment. Agents with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol often seize the identity documents of new arrivals at the border, leaving some people without passports or national identity documents. However, for those...Read More

Some New York immigrants are detained while they wait for their deportation cases to be heard by the immigration court. Since the immigration court system has a significant backlog of cases, many people wait for months or years for their cases to be heard. While some immigration judges grant bonds to detained immigrants who do...Read More

In New York and across the U.S., businesses are struggling to fill their open positions because of a labor shortage. Even though the unemployment rate is at record lows, there are many companies with open positions that they cannot fill. Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce called for increased immigration and a permanent solution for...Read More

Help from a NY Deportation Lawyer Threats to report undocumented immigrants to Immigration and Customs Enforcement are serious and could potentially threaten people’s welfare and lives when they have come to New York from countries in which they were in danger. Unfortunately, these types of threats are fairly common and are used by unscrupulous landlords,...Read More

Professional Help from a New York Waiver Attorney When some people apply to immigrate to the U.S., some might be found to be inadmissible by the immigration authorities. There are several grounds of inadmissibility that can bar you from entering the U.S., immigrating, or returning if you leave. However, if you are found to be...Read More

Receiving a notice to appear for removal proceedings is frightening for immigrants who live in New York. When people are facing the possibility of deportation from the U.S., they might believe their situations are hopeless and believe that they will be removed if they do not voluntarily leave. However, it is possible to defend against...Read More