USEFUL IMMIGRATION ARTICLES
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Carrying Immigration Papers: What the Law Requires and What’s Changing
A recent USA TODAY article is bringing renewed attention to how immigration laws are being enforced—and what that means for both immigrants and U.S. citizens. For immigrants, this is an important moment to understand long-standing federal requirements and consider how best to protect yourself in everyday life. U.S. immigration law requires non-citizens... -
DV Lottery for 2023 starts on October 6th through noon on November 9th
The Department of State will begin accepting online registrations for the 2023 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2023) starting Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at noon EDT. Foreign nationals who wish to enter the lottery have until Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at noon EST to file online.The entry form will only be available... -
ALLAN WERNICK: Stepparents can petition for their stepkids to get a green card
Q. Can my son’s stepmother petition for him to get a green card? My son is 15. He was born in Mexico and now he is here legally as an H-4, child of a temporary worker. Seven years ago, his father married a U.S. citizen. His father and stepmother live... -
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Sec. 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is unconstitutional, our federal agencies are now required to treat same-sex couples who are legally married in the same manner as they would opposite-sex couples.In the immigration world, this means that USCIS must... -
What it means to be an American Citizen
There will be a barbecue with friends, fireworks, and a day off from work. But for me, this Independence Day will be far different from the ones I have celebrated since I moved to the United States 13 years ago. -
Information on Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
Immigration law experts and borough advocacy rights groups said that while Queens immigrants are understandably alarmed about Trump’s executive orders, there are steps they can take to protect themselves. -
A Muslim’s American Holiday
On this Thanksgiving, let us each remember that. At a time when our nation is divided and frightened, there is still nowhere as a Muslim I am not welcome. There is nowhere in the world where a Muslim is more religiously and democratically free. -
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
This week marks the third annual anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the Department of Homeland Security’s initiative to grant consideration to individuals who entered the United States as children in deferring prosecutorial action as well as issuing work authorization if they meet certain criteria. -
Monetary Crisis in Greece
Information for our Greek constituents. If you any questions about immigration for your family and friends please contact our office.