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Immigrants face many challenges in their new lives in the United States. Reuniting families separated by deportations requires the help of a qualified and knowledgeable NYC immigration lawyer. If your spouse has been deported, understanding the rules can help you make the most positive and productive decisions to ensure the fastest resolution of these issues...Read More

Despite the harsh rhetoric and allegations made by the Trump administration, immigration offers positive benefits for the U.S. economically. The contributions and financial resources of these newcomers to the United States are considerable and are responsible for much of the growth experienced in this country over the past two centuries. For those who have come...Read More

The shutdown of the federal government that took effect on December 26th has caused the cancellation of an estimated 42,726 immigration court hearings to date.   It has been estimated by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, an agency which tracks data regarding immigration cases, that this number will increase by approximately 20,000 for every week...Read More

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of Project Golden Door, a major expansion to the current lineup of New York Immigration services available to immigrants. This new program will significantly increase access to legal services for newcomers to our country and immigrants who may be facing issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or...Read More

A decision handed down by the New York Supreme Court on November 27, 2018, could have a far-reaching effect on the ability of immigrants to request a jury trial when deportation is a possible outcome for their cases. The high court ruled that deportation could be a worse outcome than jail time in some cases....Read More

Despite harsh rhetoric and even harsher treatment of immigrants in recent years, the positive impact of these individuals and families on the economy and culture of the United States cannot be dismissed. Many of these immigrants came here on temporary visas or through sponsorship by family members already in residence in the United States. Both...Read More

The S visa is designed to provide added incentives for immigrants who have been convicted of serious criminal activities to testify against others. These visas are generally reserved for individuals who can provide valuable testimony about terrorist groups, drug operations and other major criminal organizations. The promise of an S visa can often elicit cooperation...Read More

A lawsuit filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) on December 11, 2018, alleges that significant alterations have been made to the Risk Classification Assessment (RCA) software, allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain immigrants who pose little or no flight risk. According to the lawsuit, ICE made changes to the RCA...Read More

A large group of former federal and state judges has requested that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials add courtrooms and court buildings to their list of sensitive locations. This would prevent ICE agents from detaining or arresting immigrants in these facilities. The judges sent a letter to ICE on December 12, 2018, that...Read More

A recent decision by the New York Court of Appeals could provide added help for immigrants who have been charged with criminal offenses. According to the opinion delivered by Judge Leslie E. Stein, immigrants have the right to a jury trial even if their case would not rise to the level that normally would require...Read More