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

President Joe Biden has already taken some steps to protect the rights of immigrants in the United States. Those seeking to live and work in this country legally, however, are facing an immigration backlog of about 380,000 cases that will likely take years to complete. This has put the futures of many immigrants into a...Read More

One of the most important elements of President Joe Biden’s immigration plan is his repeal of the Muslim travel ban, a policy enacted by former President Trump to prevent individuals from certain countries from obtaining visas to enter the United States. The executive order that prevented entry to the United States by foreign nationals from...Read More

In his first few days in office, President Joe Biden has already had a significant impact on the lives of immigrants in New York and across the country. Through executive orders, President Biden has reshaped the landscape of immigration in this country. Here are four of the most important changes that NYC immigrants can expect...Read More

With the recent election certified and the new administration preparing to take office in January, many immigrants are wondering about possible changes that will take place when President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Joe Biden’s immigration plan will likely consist of three basic adjustments to the current policies put in place by the outgoing Trump administration....Read More

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Alejandro N. Mayorkas as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under his administration. Mayorkas has previously served as a deputy secretary for the department, which has come under heavy fire under the Trump administration for appearing to bend to the will of President Trump. Mayorkas will be...Read More

Although he will not take office until January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden has already signaled some big changes for immigration. Some of the new immigration policies that Biden has already planned include the following: Rescinding the travel ban for immigrants from a number of Muslim countries Putting in place a 100-day freeze on deportation...Read More