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Best Immigration Lawyer in NYC | How to Choose Wisely
Best Immigration Lawyer in NYC: How to Choose the Right Attorney Choosing the right immigration lawyer in NYC can make all the difference in your case. Whether you’re applying for a green card, work visa, or facing deportation defense, an experienced attorney can guide you through the complex U.S. immigration system. With hundreds of… Read More »
New USCIS Policy Update: A Pathway to Naturalization for Immigrants with Criminal Histories
New USCIS Policy Update: A Pathway to Naturalization for Immigrants with Criminal Histories In a major shift, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance clarifying how officers evaluate discretionary factors in naturalization and other immigration benefits. For many lawful permanent residents (green card holders), this change could open a new and… Read More »
Missed Your Immigration Hearing? How to Reopen Your Case and Avoid Deportation
When Can You Reopen Your Immigration Case? Even if you missed your immigration hearing, a removal order is not always final. You may qualify for a Motion to Reopen under these key circumstances: 1) Lack of Proper Notice If you never received adequate notice of your hearing, you may be eligible to reopen your… Read More »
Your Comprehensive Guide to E-Visas: Trade and Investment in the U.S.
Your Comprehensive Guide to E-Visas: Trade and Investment in the U.S. If you’re considering trade or investment opportunities in the United States, understanding the E-Visa options available to you is crucial. The E-Visa category is designed specifically for individuals engaging in substantial trade or investment under treaties of commerce between the U.S. and their… Read More »
Assisting the Victims of Human Trafficking: The World of T-Visa
Assisting the Victims of Human Trafficking: The World of T-Visa Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a crime committed by a trafficker who compels and coerces an individual to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex. Traffickers often take advantage of persons who are in vulnerable positions, including… Read More »
Biden Administration Announces Two Major Policies for the Relief of Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens
Biden Administration Announces Two Major Policies for the Relief of Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens On June 18th, 2024, the Biden administration announced two policies which may help provide major relief to spouses and children of U.S. citizens. The first policy allows undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who… Read More »
Can Children be Beneficiaries of a VAWA Petition?
Can Children be Beneficiaries of a VAWA Petition? Introduction The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. While the act primarily focuses on providing protection and immigration benefits to abused spouses or… Read More »
TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua
On June 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland (DHS) announced that it would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months for current beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. Soon-to-be-published Federal Register notices will explain the eligibility criteria, timelines, and procedures necessary for current beneficiaries to re-register for TPS. Indications are that… Read More »
ICE Directive 11064.3: Interests of Noncitizen Parents and Legal Guardians of Minor Children or Incapacitated Adults
ICE Directive 11064.3: Interests of Noncitizen Parents and Legal Guardians of Minor Children or Incapacitated Adults In our communities, ICE often encounters people who are parents of minor children or who may be the legal guardians of a child or an incapacitated adult. Last summer, the Biden administration released a “policy directive” or instructions… Read More »
Approved VAWA case for Male
Approved VAWA case for Male Our client is a hard working and dedicated individual that faced various hardships as a result of the abuse he endured in his marriage. Prizant Law was able to quickly put together a case portraying that our client was battered by and the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by their U.S. citizen spouse… Read More »