In a move intended to protect the rights of immigrants, New York has made it a felony for officials in the state to share immigrant driver data with federal agencies like Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Officials who do provide this information to ICE, CBP or other federal immigration...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
Help from a New York Employment Immigration Lawyer The coronavirus pandemic has created widespread unemployment throughout the United States. One of the groups hardest hit by COVID-19 and its effect on the business world, however, is the class of immigrants here under H-1B visas. Many of these individuals have been laid off or have lost...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
The President issued an unprecedented Executive Order halting many immigrant petitions for 60 days. While immigrants living and working in the United States, as well as spouses and minor children of United States citizens will still be eligible, other immediate relatives of US citizens and foreign nationals seeking green cards based on a job offer overseas, will be subject to the Executive...Read More
