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Michael J. Gurfinkel
Michael J. Gurfinkel
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Mass deportations: What to do if ICE visits your home
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Many people are nervous, anxious and terrified over the re-election of Donald Trump and his promise to carry out “mass deportations.” People fear raids by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in...
The January 2025 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - December 15, 2024 - 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.
USCIS’s new CSPA ‘age calculation’ policy does not apply at the embassy
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am
My father was petitioned by his brother in the F-4 category (brother/sister of a US citizen).
Grandfather’s delay results in disaster for grandchildren
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
I recently had a telephone consultation with two heartbroken grandchildren, who had to be left behind in the Philippines because of their grandfather’s delays over 20 years ago.
Why I am so grateful this Thanksgiving
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for and to give thanks to those people who played such a key role in helping us achieve them.
The December 2024 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - November 17, 2024 - 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.
Trump re-elected: Should non-citizens be scared?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Donald Trump has been reelected as president, and the Republicans have gained control of the Senate.
The biggest mistake in CSPA eligibility
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am
The Child Status Protection Act provides “aged-out” protection for children who turn 21 years of age.
Can I petition my niece/nephew as a caregiver or housekeeper?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - October 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel:
Petitioning relatives for employment-based green cards
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
One of the most popular and informative articles for Filipinos was about petitioning family members for employment-based green cards, such as nieces, cousins, siblings, etc. for such jobs as caregivers for your parents...
The November 2024 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - October 13, 2024 - 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.
Why are there so many cases of TB?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am
According to the US embassy, “all immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa.”
Bawal! Non-citizens cannot vote in federal elections
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Only US citizens may vote in federal elections. If a non-citizen (including a lawful permanent resident or green card holder) registers to vote or votes in a federal election, they could be stripped of their green...
Saved from deportation by becoming an ‘instant’ citizen
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
One time, my office was representing a Filipino who was a long-time green card holder but was in deportation/removal proceedings.
The October 2024 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - September 15, 2024 - 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.
The GOP and Democrat platforms on immigration
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am
The Republicans/GOP and Democrats have posted their platforms for the upcoming 2024 elections.
Court temporarily halts ‘Keeping families together’ program
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am
I previously wrote about the new “Keeping Families Together” program, designed to allow spouses of US citizens to adjust status in the US if they entered without inspection or a visa and have been in...
Are you eligible for ‘keeping families together?’
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - August 25, 2024 - 12:00am
On Aug. 20, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice detailing the eligibility requirements for the “Keeping Families Together” parole in place process and began accepting applications....
Were you fingerprinted?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - August 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Whenever a person applies for most immigration benefits, they are fingerprinted, either at the US embassy or by the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services).
The September 2024 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - August 11, 2024 - 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.
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