Leaving or Entering the United States

Living in New York City or Long Island as an immigrant can be exciting and full of opportunities. It can also be stressful and confusing. Even if you have a visa or green card, small mistakes or changes in your situation can put your status at risk. Waiting until a court date to seek help ...

There’s a lot of confusion these days about what rights immigrants to this country have if they aren’t U.S. citizens (and even if they are). When immigrants don’t have valid visas or are here without any documentation, there’s a widespread belief that they have no constitutional rights at all. A lot of people think that ...

Immigration policy constantly changes. Each new administration and legislature comes into office with certain priorities. Lawmakers sometimes pass bills that can have significant implications on the rights of immigrants. Sometimes, lawmakers expand access to immigration opportunities. Other times, they may enhance the accountability imposed on immigrants. Senate Bill 5, also known as the Laken Riley ...

This November, American voters will decide who the next president will be. The candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, have very different views on immigration law and how the process of gaining the right to live and work in the U.S. should work. This election could have a big impact on U.S. immigration policy for ...

There are many reasons why a person might come to the United States. The reason for a visit determines what type of visa a person needs to secure before their arrival. These visas each limit what a visa holder can do stateside while they’re here. Trying to do things that are outside of the scope ...

For many people, the initial path that they choose to enter the United States is a visa. For instance, students who want to study abroad can get a student visa to attend a university in the U.S. Even those who simply want to stay for a short time can get tourist visas. But for those ...

When you entered the United States, you were given an I-94 form as proof of your status as a legal visitor – but it had an end date that you overlooked or simply couldn’t obey for one reason or another. Since you’ve now overstayed your visa, you live in fear of being caught and barred ...

America is known for being home to millions of people from different backgrounds and creeds. This includes not only natives but immigrants, too.  Some studies indicate that up to one million people move to the US every year. Why is this the case? What makes the US so popular?  Educational standards  When you look at ...

What options exist for Ukrainian refugees trying to enter the US? 1) Current Visa. Obviously, if they have a valid US visa, they can use it to enter. The CBP is not expected to thoroughly examine their immigrant intent, purpose for the visit or etcetera. The DOS formally announced that the COVID vaccination requirement is ...

Immigrating to a new country is challenging. There’s a mountain of paperwork to fill out, immunizations to obtain, and you may not be fluent in the language spoken in your new country. Once you finally arrive there is a whole new set of issues to face. The United States is home to approximately 44 million ...