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.
What is prosecutorial discretion? How can Prosecutorial Discretion help or hinder your case? What cases qualify for high priority in deportation? Good News For Immigrants in the United States. New policy under Biden signals a return to pre-Trump days in terms of prosecutorial discretion. Immigration once again has the power…
What are the benefits of Temporary Protected Status? Is TPS the same as Asylum? Can Temporary Protected Status Lead To A Green Card? Who Qualifies For Temporary Protection Status? How do you apply for TPS? How Long Does It Take To Get Temporary Protection Status? What’s new in TPS for…
It is human nature to search for help with a problem. Time was, you got out a phone book and called a plumber if your sink was clogged beyond belief. In those days, you certainly called a doctor if you were feeling really sick. And then came the Internet. All…
Does Getting Married automatically get me a green card? How long does it take to get a marriage based green card? Does criminal activity or border crossing affect marriage based or family immigration? Can I still apply for marriage-based immigration if I am gay and from a country where it…
What are the categories for Extraordinary Ability? What are the differences between the O-1 Visa & the EB-1A? What is an EB-1A? What is the O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability? What is considered an Extraordinary Ability? SO WHY IS IT SO TOUGH TO GET AN O-1 or EB-1A? Getting a…
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…
Why is my immigration case taking so long? 5 reasons your immigration case might be taking a long time How Can I Speed Up My Immigration Process? Have you been waiting a long time for your Green Card, Visa, Removal Hearing, or any other immigration application? At any given time…
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….
Why Did Ice Need Interim Guidelines? What Has Changed In The Immigration Guidelines For Removal? The 3 Priority Areas: National Security, Border Security & Public Safety In the whirlwind of change that has marked the beginning of the Biden administration, ICE has received some changes to their guidelines for removal…
We are very proud to announce that Lauren Anselowitz has been named a partner at Harlan York and Associates. She began working here as a law student, and over the course of seventeen years, has advanced to become Senior Attorney in charge of case assignments. Additionally, Lauren has established herself…
The US Has A Real Santa Canada has given Santa Claus legal citizenship Finland also lays claim to Santa Want to send a letter to Santa? With Christmas just around the corner, many children want to send the big jolly man their Holiday wishes, but where should they send them?…
What Is A Green Card What Happens When My Green Card Expires What Problems Do I Face From Having An Expired Green Card We’ve been getting a lot of panicked phone calls lately from clients who have been granted their permanent residency, but whose green cards are expiring. To this…
The election next week is shaping up to be one of the most contentious in history. There is a lot of uncertainty, not only of outcomes, but also as to whether either side will respect or believe the other is ultimately the winner. Many people fervently feel that it is…
During COVID it’s very hard to know how long an application can take. However if you have you been waiting a long time for your application for a Green Card, Work Visa, Student Visa, or any other immigration application? We’ve had a lot of success going through the immigration service…
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…
What Is A Green Card What Happens When My Green Card Expires What Problems Do I Face From Having An Expired Green Card We’ve been getting a lot of panicked phone calls lately from clients who have been granted their permanent residency, but whose green cards are expiring. To this…
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…
This week I’m going to be talking about some positive things, and giving people some realistic perspective on the executive order that came out from the President last week. I say realistic because as I try to keep to reminding people: you have to be careful what you read, and…
By now you may have heard that President Trump came out on Twitter saying that: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into…
This is a time sensitive immigration option: if you are Liberian, or have family members who are Liberian, you should call us today. It’s a good time to get paperwork ready to be filed now. In the fiscal year of 2020 there is a development called the Liberian Refugee Immigration…
With all the closures that have happened across the board, many people think Immigration services have been suspended as well This is not true! Many Immigration services are still going. Immigration is still open and so are we! During the pandemic we are not only getting daily updates, but sometimes…
A MESSAGE FROM ALL OF US AT HARLAN YORK & ASSOCIATES: We are working remotely during these trying times to make sure we can still support you in your immigration process. Please know you can call us or schedule online appointments for any of your immigration needs. HERE ARE THE…
What is an Immigration Medical Exam Will my health condition make me fail my Green Card medical exam? What illnesses or diseases would make me fail my immigration medical exam? A step by step guide to getting your green card medical exam What should I expect at my Immigration Medical…
Many of the great holiday traditions that we currently enjoy were brought to the United States by way of immigration, and Halloween is no different. Human fascination with death and the afterlife has long been part of our history, but the tradition of celebrating Halloween was originally started in Europe…
