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As an immigration and criminal attorney in New York, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact of a New York conviction on the lives of individuals, particularly, on noncitizens’ lives. I’ve also seen the devastating impact of deportation on the lives of individuals, and the lives of their family members. Under the Donald Trump second term…

As the nation anticipates the incoming administration, President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s vows to enforce a rigorous immigration policy has garnered significant attention. His hard-line stance on illegal immigration mirrors the rhetoric from his first campaign, but this time, he has indicated that his administration will focus on immigration enforcement and scrutiny foreign nationals. In addition…

As the sun rises over the bustling streets of New York, Maria stands at her kitchen window, watching her children play in the yard. She reflects on their journey from Guatemala, the sacrifices she made for a better life, and the dreams she holds for their future. Yet, as news spreads about the President elected,…

Enquanto o sol nasce sobre as ruas movimentadas de Nova York, Maria fica na janela da cozinha, observando seus filhos brincarem no quintal. Ela reflete sobre sua jornada da Guatemala, os sacrifícios que fez por uma vida melhor e os sonhos que ela tem para o futuro. No entanto, à medida que se espalham notícias…

As the political landscape continues to shift, the elected President Donald J. Trump returning to the presidency on January 20, 2025, raises significant questions about the future of American policy, particularly regarding immigration and international trade. With the Republican Party claiming control of the U.S. Senate, the implications of the Elected President Donald J. Trump’s…

The backlog in the Immigration Courts and in the United States Citizenship Services (USCIS) is a growing concern for many immigrants and their families. The backlog has created long wait times for individuals seeking resolution to their immigration cases, leading to uncertainty and anxiety about their status in the United States. The Immigration Courts, which…

> The White House’s consideration of significant changes to America’s Asylum System and nationwide expansion of authority to expeditiously remove people from the interior represents a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy. The proposed changes are being viewed as a last-gasp effort to garner Republican support for a necessary supplemental spending bill. However, the potential…

On Nov. 08, 2023, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the next year. See here https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-announces-countries-eligible-for-h-2a-and-h-2b-visa-programs-1. On Nov. 16, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the…

Refugee law may be the world’s most powerful international human rights mechanism. Not only do millions of people invoke its protections every year in countries spanning globe, but they do so on the basis of a self-actuating mechanism of international law that, quite literally, allows at-risk persons to vote with their feet. This is because,…

As per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement on March 2, 2023. See below. H-2B Cap for the Second Half of FY 2023 USCIS has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of FY 2023. Feb. 27, 2023, was the final receipt date for new cap-subject…