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CORONAVIRUS ALERT – March 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS ALERT March 13, 2020 In light of the coronavirus, we are following CDC recommended protocols and trying stop the spread of the virus by limiting all non-essential social interaction. As such, as of March 13, 2020, we are not...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As you know COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, is spreading across the United States. Our primary concern is your health and well-being. While the U.S. government and its agencies have not yet announced any changes to immigration-related policies, deadlines or appointments...
USCIS Rejecting More Applications and Petitions if Any Questions on Forms Are Left Blank
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently began rejecting certain applications if form fields are left blank. These applications or petitions include: - Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal; - Form I-918, Petition for...
Preparing for Potential Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
In an effort to crack down on so-called “sanctuary cities,” the federal government recently announced it will deploy enhanced law enforcement tactical units, essentially “SWAT teams,” to help round up undocumented immigrants. The units are being sent to Chicago, New...
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan Celebrates 45 Years Practicing Immigration Law and Announces that Beata Leja is a Shareholder
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. (MMH) is celebrating its 45th anniversary on February 18, 2020. The firm was founded in 1975 by Joseph (Joe) Minsky (1928-1992). Five years after Joseph Minsky incorporated his immigration law firm, Margaret (Peggy) McCormick and...
A New Travel Ban
In a conspicuous effort to restrict immigration to the United States under the veil of national security concerns, the Trump Administration has added six additional countries to the Travel Ban. These countries include Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar (Burma), Sudan, Tanzania, and...
Should I Get an ITIN & File Taxes? What Is My Duty to File Taxes as A Noncitizen?
Who Needs to File Taxes in the United States? If you earn income in the United States, there is a good chance you need to file tax returns. While certain people may not need to file tax returns, the vast...
Supreme Court Allows New Public Charge Rule To Move Forward
In August 2019, the Trump Administration announced plans to expand the definition of “public charge” for immigration purposes. Previously, whether an immigrant was likely to become dependent on the government under the public charge rule was assessed based on whether...
