Nearly 2 million children were brought into the U.S. by their parents unlawfully before 2012. Despite growing up in the U.S. and considering the country to be their home, many of the people brought into the U.S. unlawfully through no fault of their own still face risks of deportation and removal. Recognizing that undocumented people...Read More

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States may affect thousands of people who are present in the U.S. under temporary protected status. Temporary protected status or TPS is granted by the government to people to allow them to remain in the U.S. temporarily when their home countries are unsafe because of...Read More

Hiring a New York Provisional Waiver Lawyer People who have been deemed inadmissible to the U.S. might be eligible for provisional waivers. These waivers are designed to prevent extreme hardship that might otherwise occur for the family members of inadmissible people if they were forced to move to the home country or if the inadmissible...Read More

Citizens of certain countries with treaties of commerce with the U.S. might be eligible for E-2 visas if they want to invest substantial capital to develop and operate a business within the U.S. People can apply for E-2 investor visas directly at U.S. Consulates abroad, helping to make the process relatively fast. The E-2 treaty...Read More

One of the latest efforts on the part of New York lawmakers to provide much-needed protections for undocumented immigrants is the establishment of an excluded workers fund. This fund will provide $2.1 billion in assistance for workers who were not eligible for unemployment benefits after losing their employment during the pandemic. The new fund will...Read More

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on March 18, 2021, that would provide a pathway to citizenship for many undocumented immigrants currently living and working in the United States. The measure addresses the issue of farmworker immigration and provides a way to achieve legal status for these hard-working members of our labor pool....Read More

As the first elements of President Joe Bidens immigration plan make their way through the U.S. House of Representatives, many immigrants are watching the process with cautious optimism. The arrival of thousands of new migrants at the Texas border, however, may slow the progress of this bill and could cast doubt on the feasibility of...Read More

Understanding the difference between a fiancé visa and a marriage visa can help you navigate the immigration process more effectively. While both of these visas are intended to help U.S. citizens to bring their foreign spouses or spouses-to-be to this country, each has its benefits and drawbacks. Here are some of the most important differences...Read More

As President Joe Biden works to undo some of the damage caused to the U.S. government generally and to immigration policies specifically, he may be seeking help from an unexpected source. According to sources within the White House, President Biden contacted Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on March 1, 2021, seeking his help and...Read More

On Feb. 18, President Biden’s immigration plan was introduced in Congress. The president has pledged to reform the immigration system and give undocumented Americans a pathway to citizenship. Attempts at immigration reform have long stalled in Congress, but the president hopes to overcome the political challenges while presenting smart solutions for undocumented people living in...Read More