You may be wondering whether it is advisable to travel abroad while waiting for your adjustment of status, otherwise known as the green card application process. Generally, it is not easy to leave the country during this time. In most...
Effective Feb. 27, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) started accepting and considering, on a case-by-case basis, re-parole applications for certain Ukrainians and their immediate family members paroled into the United States. The extraordinary circumstances in Ukraine that...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that adjudicates various immigration petitions and applications. While many immigration processes also involve separate steps with other agencies - such as the Department of State,...
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, and primarily in Gaza, President Biden has authorized deferred enforced departure (DED) for certain Palestinians in the United States. The memorandum, released on February 14, 2024, grants deferral of removal and...
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. (MMH) is celebrating its 49th anniversary on February 18, 2024. The firm was founded in 1975 by Joseph (Joe) Minsky (1928-1992). Partners Margaret (Peggy) McCormick and James (Jim) Hallagan merged with his firm years late...
Since President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence was released, many are wondering whether filing a national interest waiver (NIW) petition or filing a PERM (labor certification) application is the best option. To help determine which option is the best...
On January 30, 2024, USCIS published a final rule to adjust its filing fees, stating in a press release that “the current fee schedule falls far short in recovering the full cost of agency operations, including the necessary expansion of...
On January 26, 2024, the Biden administration announced it is extending and redesignating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions. This extension allows Syrian nationals with already approved TPS to extend...