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Why is the US embassy cancelling interviews?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The US embassy recently posted on its website a notice/warning that “starting May 19, immigrant visa applicants who arrive at the US Embassy for their appointment without all of the required, original documents...
The June 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
Should I self-deport?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The Trump administration recently announced a “historic opportunity for illegal aliens to receive both financial and travel assistance to facilitate travel back to their home country through the CBP Home ...
How do I know if I’ve been deported?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Perhaps the biggest fear among non-citizens is being deported or removed. 
REAL ID: How can I travel?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Beginning May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will finally start enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring REAL ID-compliant identification in order for a person to board a domestic flight (within...
The May 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
Sudden deportation of law-abiding couple sends shockwaves
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
News of the sudden deportation of an Orange County, California couple who lived in the US for over 35 years and who have “never broken the law” has sent shockwaves through the immigrant community.
ICE detains British citizen for 19 days for doing household chores
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 6, 2025 - 12:00am
The media news outlet The Independent reported that a British backpacker hiking near the Canadian border was detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for 19 days, before being led onto a plane...
You cannot ‘harvest’ a visa unless you plant the seed
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
During the approximate 45 years I have been practicing law, perhaps the most common immigration issue for people is either how they can get a green card and/or how they can bring their family to the US.
Are green card holders at risk under Trump?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
There have been several news reports and viral videos concerning lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) having their green cards taken away or revoked and then being in removal or deportation pr...
The April 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
Alien registration requirement explained
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
According to several news reports, including Associated Press, Immigration officials say anyone living in the US illegally will soon have to register with the federal government, and those who don’t...
Green cards for sale, for only $5 million!
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
President Trump recently announced that the US government will start selling green cards (which he called “gold cards”) for $5 million each.
What to do if ICE visits your workplace
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
In a previous article, I discussed what to do if the Immigration and Customs Enforcement visits your home as part of Trump’s promise of “mass deportations.”
The March 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
ESQ I forgot I was married!
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Many immigration benefits require an applicant to either be unmarried or legally married. For example:
The February 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
On Jan. 23, 2025, a US federal judge in the state of Washington temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”
Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats.
‘Real ID’ deadline is May 7, 2025
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Starting May 7, 2025, US travelers must be Real ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
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