Refugees who were awarded temporary protected status in the United States after fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries may soon lose these protections and be subject to immediate deportation after a ruling was handed down from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This ruling essentially strips away the legal immigration status of these...Read More

Black Americans and immigrants to this country share similar experiences when they encounter law enforcement or immigration enforcement officers. Black immigrants typically face much harsher treatment both during the arrest and detention process. Additionally, these individuals may face summary deportation and harsh treatment while confined in facilities in the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...Read More

Understanding the New York Green Card Application Process Completing the New York green card application process can be challenging, especially for those with little experience in the immigration field. Green cards may be issued based on employment, family relationships, and financial investments. Understanding the various types of green cards can provide added insights for those...Read More

The expressed intention of the Trump administration to eliminate the protections of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has created increased difficulties for younger immigrants in finding employment. Many companies, concerned about the potential for losing key employees if DACA is repealed, are refusing to hire immigrant Dreamers. Even before President Trump took...Read More

Dangers of Covid and Immigration Along with its harsh and often unjust treatment of immigrants and refugees, the Trump administration is now proposing to put new restrictions on U.S. citizens entering the country legally. The proposed rules would allow border officials to block the entry of U.S. citizens to the United States if those officials...Read More

Understanding your rights as an immigrant can help you live and work legally in the United States. For many individuals and families in our area, seeking the assistance of a knowledgeable New York employment immigration lawyer can offer greater peace of mind when dealing with visa applications, issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other...Read More

New York ICE Arrest Lawyer The Trump administration has reportedly attempted to block the release of a documentary scheduled to air on Netflix in August 2020. The documentary, which was initially approved by officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), depicts a number of unlawful and dangerous activities by ICE officers against immigrants. An ICE...Read More

DACA Attorney in New York Public statements made by presidential candidate Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicate that immigration will be the first issue on the agenda should the Democratic party score a win this November. This could offer new hope to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,...Read More

New York DACA Application Assistance Federal Judge Paul Grimm of the US District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that program for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – commonly known as DACA – must be restored to its “pre-September 5, 2017 status.”  This Obama-era program had shielded undocumented immigrants who came to the US...Read More

More than one million international students come to the U.S. to study at institutions of higher learning each year with a nonimmigrant student visa. International students account for 5.5% of the total number of students enrolled in degree programs. As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the U.S., many schools, colleges, and universities are mulling...Read More