Politics and sports do not often cross paths in the United States. However, with the growth of the National Hockey League and the rising popularity of soccer, both sports that draw on athletic talent from outside of the United States, the immigration policies of the...
Immigration
New executive order restricts visas
New Yorkers have probably heard about the new executive order restricting new visas. Signed Monday, until the end of 2020, the new executive order restricts H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visas. But, it is important for those in the immigration process to understand that this...
The right approach to immigration needs in New York
Immigration has seemingly always been a hot-button issue in the news and in political discourse. As a result, immigration laws and regulations are always the subject of discussions to tweak these rules that apply to a wide variety of situations for those with...
U.S. Supreme Court expands review of deportation orders
Court appeals may be the only avenue to stop the wrongful deportation of immigrants. But some appeals were limited until a Supreme Court decision that was issued this month expanding the review of immigration deportation orders. Federal law, the limited review...
Government benefits immigration rule hits middle class hard
Getting government benefits can be life changing for people in difficult situations. There are probably many people in New York who were only able to survive tough times because of things like Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These kinds of...
Judge rules immigration officials violated federal regulations
Married couples usually plan to live in the same house, but some are working to just be able to live in the same country. Under immigration law, U.S. citizens can sponsor their spouses' legal residency. Although this process can take months, it is worth the effort,...
Pregnant, young women face increased immigration scrutiny
People travel to the United States for all kinds of reasons. When visitors use a B visa, they are usually coming for things like business, tourism and short-term visits. However, concern over how some people are using those visas has resulted in a new rule that...
Fake court dates keeping out people re asylum
Getting asylum is not always easy, but it is a big victory for those who achieve it and go on to successfully live and work in New York. However, some people are finding that being granted asylum is not actually giving them the opportunity to enter the United States....
Former immigration officer discovered he was not a citizen
Adults and teenagers who were brought to the United States as young children are sometimes led to believe that they are American citizens. People in this situation usually do not realize that they are actually undocumented immigrants until they have to submit...
Family immigration can reunite loved ones
Living and working in New York state is a dream that many people share. However, United States citizens and permanent residents might find that it can be a lonely experience without any family around. If a person's family are foreign born, helping them come to the...
