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Help Obtaining US Citizenship As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new focus is being placed on the immigration system. The pandemic caused additional pressure on the already backlogged system. However, for those who want to pursue citizenship, new data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals the government is finally...Read More

What to know When Applying for a Visa If you live in another country and want to come to the U.S., it’s important to know which type of visa you might need. Depending on the reason for your visit, applying for a visa might be relatively straightforward or involve a more difficult process. A New...Read More

Delays in New York Immigration Court The influx of migrants arriving on buses in New York has placed an overwhelming strain on the immigration court system. There was already a backlog of cases, and the newly arriving migrants have added to it. The results have included long lines around the immigration courthouse in Manhattan that...Read More

Legal Help for Asylum-Seekers in NYC New York is a city of immigrants comprised of many people from around the world who have chosen to pursue immigrant visas so they can legally live and work in the city. While the city has long welcomed immigrants and has many vibrant communities comprised of people from around...Read More

Are Your a New York DACA Applicant? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has helped many people who were brought to the U.S. as children to avoid potential deportation and removal proceedings and immigration detention. However, as a recent New York court decision demonstrates, DACA protections are not enough. Congress needs to act...Read More

What are My Options for Becoming a US Citizen? Becoming a U.S. citizen offers numerous rights, privileges, and benefits. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people become naturalized U.S. citizens. If you are a lawful permanent resident, becoming a US citizen will allow you to vote, run for and hold an elected office, and get...Read More

Legal Help for a Detained Immigrant Because of the lengthy backlog of cases in the U.S. immigration courts, some people wait for several years before their cases are heard. This can be a real problem for a detained immigrant whose court date won’t occur for the foreseeable future. While some immigration courts in the past...Read More

Immigrate to New York with the Help of a New York Immigration Lawyer New York City is recognized as one of the best cities in the world. It is no wonder that many people from around the world want to immigrate to New York and take advantage of everything the city has to offer. It...Read More

TPS for Ukrainian Immigrants The war against Ukraine by Russia has led more than one million Ukrainians to flee, and many more are likely to leave the country. Because of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, President Joe Biden’s administration announced on March 3 that Ukrainians who have been living in the U.S. without legal documentation will...Read More

Is the New York Immigration Backlog Affecting Your Citizenship Status? Increasing backlogs in the New York immigration court system have reached new highs in recent months. Currently, the number of pending cases stands at 167,614, which is the highest New York immigration backlog ever recorded. This is expected to cause significant delays in processing for...Read More