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 kind of immigrants wind up in jail? So why would an immigrant who is a decent law-abiding citizen wind up in jail? So, How Do We Get Immigrants Out of Jail? This year, the number of immigrants held in private prisons & local jails that sat partially empty during…
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….
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 laws under Biden mean a return to pre-Trump days in terms of prosecutorial discretion. Immigration officers once again have the…
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…
Dreamers Top The List For Immigration Reform Dreamers Are Important To The US So what are we left with now? Will Dreamers Get Green Cards Under Biden? Still Waiting for the DREAM to become REALITY: This is my 25th year as an immigration lawyer — and we are focused on…
As we enter the era of the Biden administration, many people are feeling optimistic about immigration over the next four years. So much so that as we speak there are 6000 Honduran immigrants at the border of Guatamala hoping to enter the US for a better chance in the land…
Sooner or later everyone asks: how can I get a green card fast ? Here are the four best routes to a speedy green card. Note that I did not say “easy routes”.
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?…
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. #DREAMERS who weren’t previously eligible for DACA under Trump…
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…
So, you have fallen in love, and want to move to the US with a green card through marriage, but you aren’t yet married. The K-1 Visa might be the resolution for you. What is a K-1 visa? K-1 Visas are for the fiancees of citizens of the U.S. The K-1…
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Prior Arrests and Your Green Card Application Can I renew my green card with a criminal record? Can US immigration see my criminal record? What if my criminal history is in another country? Can you get a green card while on probation? What happens if a…
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…
Great news in the world of DACA! Check out the latest news on DACA here. Efforts to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) began in 2017. DACA has been in the news a lot since then. What is DACA, what has changed? And why should you care? The history…
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…
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…
