A ruling handed down by federal Judge Jed S. Rakoff on June 10, 2020, found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exceeded their authority by making arrests at courthouses throughout the state of New York. The ruling will provide added protections for immigrants who might otherwise be the subject of a New York courthouse arrest...Read More

According to sources inside the Trump administration, the immigration restrictions put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic may be in place until at least October of this year. This will severely limit the ability of many individuals to live and work in the United States and will create added burdens on U.S. businesses that...Read More

Visiting a New York Immigration Agency? The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in far fewer applications for citizenship and visas through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), prompting the agency to request a bailout from the federal government. USCIS is requesting a $1.2 billion infusion of cash as well as the right to increase the fees...Read More

The recent immigration ban put in place by President Donald Trump has created concerns among the immigrant community regarding the status of their visa applications. Understanding the basics of this 60-day ban on immigration will help to provide families in our area with greater peace of mind about this new development. This is essential for...Read More

Will Suspended Immigration Affect Your Citizenship? According to a tweet by President Trump on April 20, 2020, all immigration to the United States will be suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic currently affecting many areas of this country. While no executive order has yet been signed to implement suspended immigration, some administration officials have indicated...Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has created slowdowns and shutdowns across the country, including at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This has resulted in issues for immigrants who live, work and study in the United States. While USCIS has not yet announced any automatic extensions related to coronavirus and immigration, applications for extensions are still being...Read More

NY Immigration Services In an ironic twist, the zip code that includes Corona and North Corona in the borough of Queens in New York City has been hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. As of March 30, 2020, 947 positive tests for coronavirus had been reported in this relatively small geographical area. Zip code 11368...Read More

Help from a New York Deportation Attorney According to immigration advocates, the New York response to the coronavirus pandemic has left out one key group. Immigrants make up 22.9 percent of the population of the state of New York. Many of these individuals work in jobs that do not allow for working remotely or avoiding...Read More

Hiring a Qualified New York Immigration Attorney Working with a New York immigration attorney can help families to deal with a wide range of issues that involve visas, immigration status, problems with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and citizenship applications. Understanding the role of the immigration attorney in helping you resolve your issues can help...Read More

Getting a Green Card with the Help of a Manhattan Immigration Lawyer If you or any member of your family needs a green card to enter or remain in the United States legally, working with a qualified and experienced New York immigration attorney is usually the best strategy for achieving this goal. Understanding the steps...Read More