Immigration law is a constantly changing legal field. Immigration lawyer Harlan York provides this blog so you can stay up to date on how legal trends affect immigration law cases.
The old 601A rules: a review New 601A waiver: 4 main changes In August 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded the eligibility for provisional unlawful presence waivers to all individuals who are eligible for the unlawful presence waiver and who can establish extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen, or…
WHAT IS A I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER? HOW CAN A I-601A WAIVER HELP ME GET A GREEN CARD? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS MY I-601A WAIVER? WHAT IS “EXTREME HARDSHIP?” HOW MUCH DOES AN I-601A WAIVER COST? WHAT HAPPENS IF MY I-601A WAIVER IS DENIED? UPDATED FOR 2020 Since…
Great news! In the name of Family Unity, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just published in the Federal Register a final rule that will expand eligibility for provisional unlawful presence waivers to all individuals who are statutorily eligible for the unlawful presence waiver and who can establish extreme hardship to…
This is an information video on 601A Immigration Waivers. As of March of 2013, anyone who is married to a U.S. citizen, but does not have legal status, potentially qualifies for this new 601A waiver. This recent development has been put in place due to the potential for extreme hardship that losing a family member places on these families. These are very complicated cases, preparation is key. You should be working with a team of experienced professionals who exclusively practice immigration law. Contact our office today.
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For many who seek to immigrate to the US, and for others here who want to apply for a green card, grounds of inadmissibility can stand in their way. Inadmissibility based on minor crimes and other small violations can render a foreign national ineligible from entering the US, receiving a…
What are the benefits of same sex marriage immigration What Kind Of Marriage Is Considered Valid for Same Sex Marriage Immigration? Common issues for gay and lesbian couples trying to get a green card through marriage? Avenues for green card applications for same sex immigrants If you are in a…
The short answer? Yes. There is no law to prevent an illegal or undocumented immigrant from marrying a US citizen. Most of the laws around marriage in the United States have to do with age ( legal consent ranges from 15-17 in most states with parental consent, and is 18-21…
Whether you are seeking a green card as: an applicant outside the US, applying for an immigrant visa at a consular office OR a person applying for adjustment of status in the US You have a definite problem to overcome if you need an immigration waiver. Immigration waivers are…
What should an immigrant do who is facing deportation? What are my rights as an immigrant facing deportation? Choose a lawyer who specializes in immigration / deportation defense Download our free ebook on how to stop deportation It’s many people’s worst nightmare. You – or your loved one – receive…
Is DACA still in place? Who can apply for DACA? Can you currently renew your previous DACA status? If you are not yet a Dreamer, here is what you need to know to apply. Not in the DACA program? Don’t despair. DACA recipients are currently in limbo again Despite the…
Sometimes it’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in immigration law for 25 years. With every new President or Congress, there are always those that think “this one will be different.” When it comes to immigration law, “different” is variable. No matter who is POTUS, immigration law is very challenging….
USCIS published its new fee schedule – with some significant or even dramatic increases – on August 2 of this year, to go into effect on October 2. USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial fee review and determined that current fees do not recover the full cost of providing adjudication and…
UPDATE: AS OF TODAY DACA is still accepting renewals, and also new applications click here for the latest on DACA or read on for other options. Close to 800,000 people in the United States have been protected (more than the current population of Seattle) under the DACA executive order that…
Obviously it’s an understatement to say that the new Trump order stinks. Temporarily suspending the H1B visa, and other work visas makes no sense, by ignoring the US need for workers in healthcare, schools, camps, technology, and so many other industries especially during Covid. The mythological argument that immigrants steal…
contact us Call 973.642.1111 now — we will reply ASAP! Email us We Reply ASAP Ready to get started? Book A Consultation MARRIAGE AND FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION OPTIONS Marriage based green card, (this also applies for same-sex marriages ) 601-A provisional waiver for spouse or children of US citizen K-1 visas for fiancee…
We know how it goes. You’ve been removed (deported), but your life and family are back in the United States. The first thing to know is that even as an illegal immigrant who is being removed, you have rights. There are many legal ways to fight deportation, so don’t panic. And…
This is my portion of a collaborative post with Jessica Tarlov that was published in its entirety on Fox News I’ve been an immigration lawyer for 23 yrs, and in that time I’ve seen many different approaches to our “border crisis”. Border crossings by immigrants without visas have occurred for…
For many people, staying in the US can be a matter of life and death. Being deported could mean persecution in their own countries, torture, and/or death. But for many immigrants, extreme hardship means being forced to live without your family, children, spouse, or simply losing your access to financial stability…
President Trump has spent a great deal of time railing against immigrants, and working hard to stem the flow of immigration to the US. But when did anyone start to believe that immigration is a bad thing? From an economic perspective, immigrants bring so much to their host countries: they…
Over the weekend Fox news published an article entitled: White House releases ‘explosive’ tally of green cards issued in ‘chain migration’. In this “Exclusive” about chain migration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Lee Cissna is quoted as saying: “For years, we’ve known that large numbers of immigrants have been coming based…
This article will discuss the newest immigration waivers – provisional waivers of the ten year bar, known as I-601As – that went into effect in March 2013. Recent reports show that about 70% of these immigration waivers are getting granted, which is not bad, but there could be a higher…
So many people think that marriage is an instant ticket to a green card. They breathe a sigh of relief once they are married assuming that they are now safely living in the US. While there are some faster ways to get a green card, simply marrying your US Citizen…
Face it. Some things cannot be waived. Listed below are the 4 worst immigration problems that my clients face. Over the 2 decades that I have practiced immgration law, these are the issues that have created the most difficult obstacles to immigration and getting a green card. Note: I said…
About 21% of all immigrants enter the US through family-based green cards every year. Many people believe that getting a green card through marriage is one of the fastest and easiest ways to become a US citizen, but this is not necessarily the case. Things can go very wrong with…
As of this writing about 450,000 immigrants await removal hearings. Around 10% of them sit in jails. Over 2 million immigrants have been ‘removed’ since President Obama entered the Oval Office (‘removal’ is what Congress has called ‘deportation’ since 1997). Obama has referred to illegal immigrants as “gangbangers”, but this is simply not true in…
