If you have married someone from outside the country, you may already know that U.S. immigration law allows citizens to sponsor their foreign spouses for legal permanent residency. You may not realize, though, that you must submit an affidavit of support on behalf of...
Immigration
Can I bring my sibling to the U.S.?
You may be a citizen of the United States but that does not mean that every member of your family is a citizen of the U.S. If you have brothers or sisters who hold citizenship in other countries and you wish them to join you in the United States, you will want to...
Will criminal charges or convictions mean deportation?
Whether you are currently undocumented for any reason, are a legal resident in New York or are pursuing U.S. citizenship, a criminal charge or conviction could jeopardize your immigration. Whether or not you face deportation depends on the type of crime, whether you...
Injured immigrants have legal rights
If you sustained injuries in a car accident, your undocumented status may have you wondering whether you should pursue compensation. However, going to the hospital and receiving medical treatment can be extremely expensive. The person who caused the crash would likely...
Do you have to take the English test during naturalization?
Part of the naturalization test is an assessment of your understanding of the English language. Questions will test your knowledge of grammar, spelling and fundamental concepts of the English language. In some cases, you may not need to take the English portion of the...
How do you name a guardian for your child in New York?
If you have an immigration issue, you may have to temporarily or permanently leave the United States. If this occurs, you may wish for your child to stay in New York with a trusted friend or family member. Follow these steps to name a guardian for your child in New...
Sabres, USCIS settle lawsuit over coach’s green card
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...
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...
