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  • 2025
    • April
      • Spring Wedding Season: How to Apply for a Marriage Visa in 2025
    • March
      • Can You Self-Petition Under VAWA? Here’s What You Should Know
    • February
      • Top Reasons Removal of Conditions Petitions Are Denied and How to Avoid Them
    • January
      • Can Stepchildren Be Sponsored Through Family Visas?
  • 2024
    • December
      • Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for Immigrants Facing Policy Changes
      • The Path from Temporary Visa to Permanent Residency
    • November
      • Navigating the U.S. Immigration System as a Student
    • October
      • About the Visa Waiver Program & How to Apply
    • September
      • Family Members You Can Sponsor for a Green Card
    • August
      • Biden Administration Parole-In-Place Program Provides Deportation Protections to Mixed-Status Families
    • July
      • Applying for a U.S. Work Permit
    • June
      • Who Can Apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery?
      • Understanding VAWA
    • May
      • Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for U.S. Citizenship
    • March
      • Exploring Investor Visas: A Key Component of Business Immigration
    • February
      • How Business Immigration Stimulates Economic Growth
    • January
      • The Role of a Lawyer in Facilitating Business Immigration Processes
      • U Visas: What They Are, Who Is Eligible & How to Apply
  • 2023
    • December
      • The Joy of Discovering New Holiday Traditions for Immigrant Families
      • Navigating the Holidays While Waiting for Family Immigration Approval
    • November
      • Immigration and the Holidays: How to Keep Traditions Alive
      • Celebrating Your First Holiday Season in a New Country
    • October
      • The Role of an Immigration Law Firm in Family Unification
      • Top Tips for Achieving Successful Family Immigration
      • Family Immigration: From Application to Naturalization
    • August
      • Temporary Visa Extensions and Changes of Status: What You Need to Know
      • TN Visas for NAFTA Professionals: Understanding the Requirements and Application Process
      • The L-1 Visa: Intracompany Transfers and Global Mobility
      • F-1 Student Visa: Your Pathway to Studying in the United States
    • July
      • Navigating the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: Opportunities and Challenges
      • The H-1B Visa: Eligibility, Application, and Tips for Success
      • Breaking Down Individual Temporary Visas
    • June
      • What Can Affect My Chances of Visa Approval?
      • Can Social Media Affect My Immigration Case?
    • May
      • Marrying a U.S. Citizen: What Questions Could They Ask?
      • Breaking Down Florida’s New Anti-Immigration Bill
    • April
      • USCIS Changes Green Card “Age Out” Policy
      • U.S. Proposes Visa Fee Increase for Entertainers
      • Low H1-B Visa Limit Creates Strain on U.S. Employers
    • March
      • What Does Immigration Reform Look Like in 2023?
      • How New Wage Laws in NYC and California Affect Immigration
    • February
      • How Can I Sponsor a Family Member for Immigration?
      • How Soon Should I Renew My Visa?
    • January
      • What the ICE Data Leak Means for Immigrant Families
      • SCOTUS to Decide if the President Can Make Immigration Policy
  • 2022
    • December
      • Who Can Benefit from an Immigration Waiver?
      • What is an Immigration Waiver?
    • November
      • What are the E-Visas?
      • What Can Put My Marriage Visa in Jeopardy?
      • How a Fiancé(e) Visa Differs From a Marriage Visa
    • October
      • What Makes Me Eligible for Family-Based Immigration?
      • Can I Get My Parents a Visa?
    • September
      • Risks in Not Removing Conditional Residence Status
      • What is “Conditional” Residency?
      • How to Obtain U.S. Citizenship Through Parents
    • August
      • Conditional Bars to Citizenship on Your Criminal Record
      • How Does Criminal Record Impact Immigration?
    • July
      • Renewing Your DACA
      • My Visa Just Expired - Now What?
    • June
      • How Immigration Labor Certifications Benefit from Labor Shortages
      • How Long Can You Stay in the U.S. on a Work Visa?
      • Dangers in Applying for Naturalization
    • May
      • The New Prosecutorial Discretion Weapon in Deportation Proceedings
    • April
      • How Divorce Affects Your Immigration Status
      • Fiancé Visas Face New Challenges
    • March
      • TPS Deadline for Ukrainians is August 28, 2022
      • Proving Good Moral Character in Naturalization Interviews
      • 5 Common Visa Application Mistakes to Avoid
      • What are the Current US Immigration Policies?
    • February
      • Are Less Immigrant Workers Coming to the US?
      • More Work-Based Green Cards Available in 2022 Than Ever Before
  • 2021
    • December
      • Do I Need an Immigration Attorney?
      • Biden Administration Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
      • Housing Discrimination Based on Immigration Status On the Rise
      • O-1 Work Visas Provide Opportunity for Individuals with “Extraordinary Ability”
    • November
      • Is Immigration on the Ballot for the 2022 Midterm Elections?
      • 1000+ Migrant Families Still Separated After Biden Policy Change
    • October
      • The Basics of Naturalization
      • US Department of Justice Attorney Pushing for Asylum Limitations
      • Delays for Fiancé Visas
      • New Proposed Rule Set to Preserve DACA Program
      • When Can Refugees Apply for Citizenship?
      • TPS for Venezuela
    • September
      • TPS for Haiti
      • How Temporary Protection Status Works in the U.S.
    • August
      • Is Joe Biden Keeping His Campaign Promises for Immigration Reform?
      • Detention Of Immigrants Soars Despite President’s Campaign Promises
      • Temporary “Safe Haven” Authorized for Certain Hong Kong Residents in U.S.
    • July
      • US Halts Detention of Most Pregnant Undocumented Immigrants
    • June
      • Humanitarian Groups Tasked With Picking Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
      • Immigration Lawsuits Continue Under the Current Administration
    • May
      • Separated Immigrant Families Reunite in the U.S.
      • DHS Seeks Public Input to Identity Barriers for Immigration Services or Benefits
    • April
      • Immigration Advocates Call on Biden to End Title 42
      • Recent Legislation Could Offer Dreamers a Pathway to Citizenship
    • March
      • What You Need to Know Temporary Shelters Reopening for Migrant Children
      • Biden Administration Lifts Trump Immigration Ban Implemented During the Pandemic
    • February
      • DHS Suspends New Enrollments for "Remain in Mexico" Program
      • 100-Day Pause on Deportation Starts on January 22
    • January
      • What Is the “Expedited Removal” Process?
      • U.S. Senate Passes Bill That Eliminates Country Cap for Certain Green Cards
  • 2020
    • December
      • How to Respond to Government Notices as an Immigrant
      • Why Undocumented Immigrants Are Giving Birth at Home
    • November
      • What is a Notice of Intent to Deny?
      • Trump Administration’s Limitations on Legal Immigration
    • October
      • Are Medical Tests Required for a Green Card?
      • Will a Criminal Record Impact my Ability to Immigrate?
      • Know Your Rights: What To Do If a Friend or Family Member Is Detained by ICE
    • September
      • Avoiding These Common Mistakes on Your Green Card Application
      • Why Would a Green Card Be Denied?
    • August
      • USCIS Plans to Increase Immigration Application Fees Soon
      • How Can I Help a Family Member Immigrate to the U.S.?
      • What To Expect at a Stokes Interview
      • How Can I Prepare for a Marriage Green Card Interview?
    • July
      • Business immigration Reporter: Weekly Immigration Update Webinar
      • Business Immigration Reporter: 7/22/2020 Immigration Update
      • Business Immigration Reporter: Student Visa Alert
      • What Documents Do I Need For a Marriage Green Card?
      • What The Latest DACA Decision from the Supreme Court Means for Dreamers
    • June
      • Business Immigration Reporter: Immigration Executive Order Webinar
      • Steps to Becoming a Naturalized Citizen in the United States
      • How Is ICE Reducing the Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities?
    • May
      • Have Restrictions for Immigrant Detention Facilities Been Lowered?
      • How COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Affected Immigrants
    • April
      • Trump Suspends Immigration to the United States for 60 Days in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
      • Business Immigration Reporter April 2020
      • Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. Philadelphia Update
    • March
      • Business Immigration Reporter March 2020
      • How Can I Avoid Immigration Scams?
      • How Has Immigration Affected the State of Florida?
      • Will You Be Affected By the Travel Ban Expansion?
    • February
      • Business Immigration Reporter February 2020
      • Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. Honored as a “Best Law Firms” Award Winner
      • How Backed Up Are Visas?
      • Opportunities Available to Children of Immigrants
      • Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. Selected to Represent New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    • January
      • Immigrants in the Labor Force
      • United States Immigration Statistics: FAQs
      • Business Immigration Reporter January 2020
  • 2019
    • December
      • Immigration Enforcement Actions
      • Lawful Permanent Residency vs. Citizenship
      • Business Immigration Reporter December 2019
      • United States Immigration: The Facts
    • November
      • Business Immigration Reporter November 2019
      • What Happens Following an ICE Raid?
      • Know Your Rights When ICE Comes to Your Home
    • October
      • Don’t Wait: Acting Now Can Protect Your Children If You Face Deportation
      • Legal Marijuana Can Hurt an Immigrant's Chances of Becoming a US Citizen
    • September
      • What's Happening With DACA Now?
      • Updates to U Visa Change the Control ICE Has over Deportation
      • Immigration Under President Trump: The Numbers
    • July
      • Lawyers Say U.S. Consulates Are Abusing Discretion to Stop Immigration
      • ICE Raids Scheduled for Sunday: What Are Your Rights?
    • June
      • Business Immigration Reporter June 2019
      • Wait, Don't Leave! Family of Military? You Might Be Eligible for P.I.P.
      • The New (And Dangerous) Chess Game: Change and Extension of Status
      • Immigration Bond: Am I Eligible?
      • Deportation Proceedings 101
    • May
      • Marriage Visas - Where Should I Get Married?
      • Business Immigration Reporter May 2019
      • Domestic Violence & Immigration Status
      • Federal District Court Invalidates USCIS’s Pronouncement Expanding Unlawful Presence Penalties for F, J, M Visas
      • Major Changes to Asylum Application
    • April
      • US Visa Options for Thai Nationals
      • Business Immigration Reporter April 2019
      • How to Apply for Asylum
    • March
      • Green Card for VAWA Self Petitioner
      • Business Immigration Reporter March 2019
      • Boarding Foils and Reentry Permits
      • Reentry Permits for Permanent Residents
    • February
      • Immigration Adoption Basics
      • Asylum
    • January
      • DUI Arrest, ICE Hold & Immigration Bond
      • Business Immigration Reporter January 2019
      • Matter of A-B-etc. - Federal Courts Intervene
  • 2018
    • December
      • Marriage Visa
    • November
      • On Election Day, Immigration Issues Loom Large
    • October
      • More Than 200 Immigrant Children Remain in U.S. Custody
    • September
      • Useful Links
    • March
      • DACA in Limbo
    • January
      • DACA Is Back - For Now
  • 2017
    • December
      • Monthly Newsletters (2015-2017)
    • September
      • DACA Rescinded Update
      • DACA Rescinded
    • August
      • What is the RAISE Act?
    • July
      • Travel Ban Update
    • June
      • News4Jax Interviews Immigration Lawyer on Trump’s Travel Ban Tweet
    • May
      • ICE Reopening Administratively Closed Cases
    • April
      • MGZ Opens Office in Philadelphia
    • February
      • +++Travel Ban+++Update+++
    • January
      • Alert+++Travel Ban+++Alert
      • NEW Entrepreneur Rule
      • Cuba Migration Policy Change
  • 2016
    • September
      • Use of Private Detention Facilities Under Review
    • August
      • CBP To Issue 5-Year Nonimmigrant Waivers
    • July
      • Rehearing on DAPA?
    • June
      • What's an Adjustment of Status Interview?
    • March
      • Presidential Politics and Immigration Misinformation
    • February
      • Partner Andy Steingold Receives AV Preeminent Rating
      • TPS Filing Deadline For Yemen Approaching
    • January
      • Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling Will Impact Immigrants
      • U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear President's Executive Action Case
  • 2015
    • December
      • Congress Passes New Omnibus Bill
      • Immigration Becomes Center of National Debate
    • November
      • Immigration Executive Action Headed to the High Court
      • Obama's Executive Order Blocked, Moves to Supreme Court
    • October
      • Visa Programs Affected by Potential Government Shutdown
    • September
      • ALERT Revised Adjustment of Status Procedures ALERT
    • August
    • July
      • DAP: What It Means and Why You Should Act Now.
    • June
      • Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal
      • Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Spouses
    • May
      • Executive Action Setback
      • Lots of New USCIS Forms......
    • April
      • USCIS Reaches H-1b Cap for Fiscal Year 2016
      • How Do I Find Someone Who Has Been Detained by ICE?
      • Mayors File Brief in Support of Obama Deferred Action Plan
    • March
      • Obama Immigration Action Injunction Madness
      • Comprehensive Deportation Plan Instead of Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
      • USCIS Announces H-1b Filing Deadlines
      • ICE Issues Alert on Scam Targeting Noncitizens
      • Administration Seeks to Lift Executive Action Injunction
      • TPS Deadline for El Salvador Quickly Approaching!
      • Department of Homeland Security Receives Necessary Funding
    • February
      • Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Visa Holders
      • Republicans Take Aim at Hispanics
      • Injunction Against Executive Action
      • DOL Pursues Modernized Labor Certification Process
      • Immigration Reform and Orlando's Economic Recovery
      • Avoid Notario Fraud
      • H-1b Visas 2015. READY - SET - GO
    • January
      • DACA Processing Alert
      • USCIS Publishes DACA Reminder
      • Priority Dates for Employment Based Third Preference Jump Ahead
      • What You May Not Know About U Visas
      • Temporary Protected Status for Many Immigrants
      • Executive Action Awareness Campaign
      • How to Seek Prosecutorial Discretion from ICE Starting Monday 1/5/15
  • 2014
    • October
      • USCIS - Friend or Foe?
      • Presidents and Executive Action on Immigration
    • September
      • The Complexities of Immigration Law and Notario Fraud
      • Executive Action Immigration Reform - What Could Have Been...
      • There Won't Be Any Immigration Reform...
  • 2013
    • March
      • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Deserve Equality Under Law
  • 2012
    • September
      • Twenty Outstanding Years for Partner Jack Gordon
    • August
      • Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Reveals True Racist Motivations
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