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Michael J. Gurfinkel
Michael J. Gurfinkel
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Save your papers!
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - June 4, 2023 - 12:00am
Whenever a person applies for future or new immigration benefits, it is very important to retain documents concerning their past immigra
VAWA: Physical abuse is not required
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 28, 2023 - 12:00am
The Violence Against Women Act allows spouses of US citizens and lawful permanent residents to file their own self-petition for a green card if they were subjected to battery or extreme cruelty during the marri...
The June 2023 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
US citizen denaturalized, jailed for lying
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 14, 2023 - 12:00am
Recently, a US citizen was found guilty of immigration fraud and denaturalized for providing false information on his naturalization application (Form-400).
Case denied: Should you appeal or refile?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - May 7, 2023 - 12:00am
I just received a denial from USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), giving me 33 days to file an appeal.
No visas for ‘offspring’
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 30, 2023 - 12:00am
Years ago, I was petitioned by my US citizen parent in the F-3 category (married child of US citizen).
The May 2023 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories.
CSPA and the child’s age
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 16, 2023 - 12:00am
My sister petitioned me in 2002 in the F-4 category (brother/sister of a US citizen) when my child was still a baby.
USCIS ends COVID-19 extensions
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 9, 2023 - 12:00am
In yet another sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced it will end its COVID-related flexibilities of effectively granting an extra 60 days to respond...
Is there hope after a denial? (Part 2)
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - April 2, 2023 - 12:00am
Many people believe that once their case is denied, that is the end of the line. No more hope or chances.
The April 2023 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment-based categories.
Is there hope after a denial?
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 19, 2023 - 12:00am
Many people believe that once their case is denied, that is the end of the line.
Terminate prior marriage to remarry, not just separate
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 12, 2023 - 12:00am
I entered the US on a tourist visa and then overstayed and am out of status.
Parents’ annulment affects child’s CSPA eligibility
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - March 5, 2023 - 12:00am
In 2005, I was petitioned by my parent as a married child (category F-3), which was eventually approved in 2010.
Major change in CSPA age calculation
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 26, 2023 - 12:00am
On Feb. 14, 2023, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a major change in determining when a visa is “available” for purposes of calculating a child’s age under the Child Status...
The March 2023 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 19, 2023 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment-based categories.
750,000 home health aides needed in US each year
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 12, 2023 - 12:00am
According to a recent article by the American Immigration Council, “the United States will need to fill nearly three-quarters of a million open jobs for home health and personal care aides every year through...
USCIS sued over extreme delays in processing waivers
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - February 5, 2023 - 12:00am
On Jan. 23, 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against US Citizenship and Immigration Services over its extreme and unreasonable delays in adjudicating (processing and making a decision on) provisional waiver...
If you love them, don’t marry them!
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - January 29, 2023 - 12:00am
I’ve often joked with people who are being petitioned as “single” by their parents and who have a boyfriend or girlfriend that if they love them, don’t marry them.
The February 2023 priority dates
by Michael J. Gurfinkel - January 22, 2023 - 12:00am
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment-based categories.
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