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.
In March 2012, the Immigration Service proposed a rule to improve waivers for certain immediate relatives (typically spouses) of US citizens to file for a “provisional” waiver of the ten year bar for unlawful presence. This rule will go into formal effect in March 2013. This rule affects immigrants such…
The GOP reportedly is set to propose a new W-1 visa, to allow an immigrant to attend college or serve in the military. Then the W visa holder could apply for a 4 year work visa and follow that status to apply for a green card. Citizenship could follow at…
Well, with a Republican-controlled House, Democratic Senate, and a second term for the President, what to expect on Immigration? Microsoft, Intel and Hewlett-Packard, among others, have pushed to expand H-1B visa availability from its current 65,000 annual limit. So, will immigration reform be a place for a deal between Obama…
New York Law School Professor Lenni Benson interviews Immigration Attorney Harlan York about Deferred Action for Dream Act Candidates
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ON Saturday, June 30, 2012 11:00am and 1:30pm Robert Treat Hotel Crystal Room 50 Park Place, Newark NJ 07102 Deferred Action Program announced by the President for young people who were previously “DREAM ACT” candidates Mr. York will discuss how YOU may be able to apply for Work…
1. Must be younger than 30. 2. Must have been brought to the U.S. before your 16th birthday. 3. Must have been in the country for 5 continuous years. 4. Must have no criminal history. 5. Must have graduated from an American high school, earned an equivalent degree or served in…
Harlan York Immigration Attorney speaks about the use of prosecutorial discretion as not only a long standing practice in immigration enforcement but its strengthened use in Post 911 US immigration policy.
Harlan York immigration attorney discusses application procedures for marriage & family based Green Cards.
Harlan York immigration lawyer explains immigration law and customs enforcement procedures.
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Harlan York immigration attorney speaks about waivers to Re-Enter the US through family.
Harlan York immigration attorney explains how a *U visa is used to protect immigrants who are victims of crime.
What does the DREAM Act mean? Legalization for youth who came here at least 5 years ago, before age 16 and who wish to complete 2 years of college or military service. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the DREAM Act will result in $1.4 billion in deficit reduction over the…
Harlan York immigration lawyer explains how O visas apply to immigrants with extra-ordinary abilities.
(I was quoted in various media long ago on the topic. It’s good to see the federal governement getting involved.) The DoJ, DHS and FTC are now targeting immigration scams by “notarios.” Some folks who are notary publics will take advantage of the similarity in the words “notary” and “notario”…
Harlan York immigration attorney addresses immigration laws for the abandonment of Green Cards.
Sen. Robert Menendez introduced a bill that would allow the immigrant parents, spouses and children of active duty military service members to gain legal status, part of a push to allow small sectors of the undocumented population to avoid deportation. “I just can’t believe that you can risk your life…
The AG’s recent decision in Dornan shows the government’s interest in exploring how civil unions might allow a US citizen partner to petition for an immigrant partner. It would seem to me that an interim solution to the problem facing gay couples from two different nations who wish to reside lawfully in the…
A visa program designed to supply skilled foreign workers has slowed sharply, attracting about 50% fewer petitions so far this year than last year, and 80% fewer than in 2009. Several factors have contributed to the decline in H-1B visas, including more opportunities for skilled workers in their home nations…
Sometimes when the phone rings, the first question that a potential client asks is our fees for a case. Now, I understand that people have a budget. But let’s be real for a second. If you are worried about staying in the US, it’s kind of a big deal. And…
In 16 years I have never seen this type of turnaround. It’s not in all Newark cases but definitely some. Now, recall that Newark covers the vast majority of applications in NJ. There is only one other Immigration office in Jersey and that is a very small building comparatively. Three…
Last week, President Obama dashed out West to court donors. Protesters outside the $2500-a-plate dinner at Sony Pictures carried signs that read, “Stop Deporting Dreams.” Since Obama’s arrival at the White House, nearly 1 million illegals have been deported –- almost as many as in George W. Bush’s entire 2nd…
According to a new study, a two-decade rise in undocumented immigration peaked in 2007, with an estimated 12 million people in the country illegally or overstaying a legal entry. That compares with 3.5 million in 1990. The nation saw the trend reverse in 2008 and 2009, dropping to just over…
A friend was selling her house and located a neighborhood attorney. He quoted her a fee. She retained him. Once hired, he ignored her phone calls. So she called me. “I don’t understand,” my friend commented, “all I want is an answer to a few questions.” I replied that I…
