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Naturalization denied because didn’t work for employer

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 8, 2020 - 12:00am

If a person did not work for their sponsoring employer after they obtained a green card (through PERM/labor certification), it could create risks and problems for them when they file for naturalization.

Opinion

When would marriage hurt my petition? (Part II)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 30, 2012 - 12:00am

In a previous article, I discussed various situations where marriage would affect a person’s eligibility for a visa, and situations where it might be advantageous to marry before being processed for the green...

Opinion

The November 2011 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 16, 2011 - 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.

Opinion

The September 2011 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The priority date for the First Preference Category, F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens, over 21 years of age) moved forward by 6 months and 17 days from April 15, 1996 to November 1, 1996.

Opinion

The August 2011 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The priority date for the First Preference Category, F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens, over 21 years of age) remained the same at April 15, 1996.

Opinion

FAQs about the 'Survivor Law' (section 204(l)) Part 1

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 10, 2011 - 12:00am

On October 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which included a new law (Section 204(l)) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Opinion

The July 2011 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | June 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The priority date for the First Preference Category, F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, over 21 years of age) moved forward by 1 month and 24 days from February 22, 1996 to April 15, 1996.

Opinion

Common immigration misconceptions (Part 2)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | November 7, 2010 - 12:00am

In a previous article, I discussed common immigration misconceptions.

Opinion

Common immigration misconceptions (Part 1)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 31, 2010 - 12:00am

Many people have misconceptions or misunderstandings about immigration law, relying on advice or information from friends, relatives, consultants, or other “advisers.”

Opinion

The October 2010 priority dates

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 19, 2010 - 12:00am

The priority date for the First Preference Category, F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens, over 21 years of age) moved forward by 2 months from January 1, 1997 to March 1, 1997.

Opinion