New York City Immigration Law Blog

Green Card Sponsorship By Employer – What Businesses Need to Know
Navigating the U.S. immigration system, particularly when it comes to sponsoring long-term employees for permanent residency, can be a challenging process for employers. The steps involved, the legal intricacies, and the paperwork can be overwhelming, especially for...

How an Immigration Attorney Simplifies the Immigration Process for Your Business
Hiring foreign nationals can provide U.S. employers with a competitive advantage by bringing specialized knowledge, skills, and cultural diversity to their workforce. However, the process of securing work authorization and visas for international employees can be...

USCIS Expands Flexibilities For Certain F-1 Students Affected by OPT Delays
There is good news for F-1 student visa holders. In response to recent litigation challenging the significant delays in the issuance of receipt notices for F-1 EAD (employment authorization) applications, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is...

Democrats $3.5 Trillion Budget Includes Immigration
On August 11, the Senate passed a bill of a $3.5 trillion budget framework, propelling President Joe Biden's economic agenda forward. The bill opens the way for the biggest expansion of federal social spending immediately exposed division among Democrats. The...

Department Of State Announced NIE Exceptions
On June 29, 2021, the U.S. State Department announced that National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to Presidential Proclamations 9984 (China), 9992 (Iran), 10143 (Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, & Ireland), and 10199 (India) issued...

September 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the monthly visa September 2021 Visa Bulletin which features significant advancement in many employment-based green card categories and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued...