By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published July 16, 2018 | Posted in Immigration | Comments Off on What is Refugee Status and Who Qualifies?
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What is Refugee Status and Who Qualifies?
Since 1975, over 3 million refugees from around the world have made their home in the United States, thanks to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. A refugee is defined as an individual who flees his/her home country for fear of violence or persecution due to race, religion, political opinions, or affiliation in a particular social Read More
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Naturalization in the U.S.
Naturalization is the process by which the United States government grants citizenship to foreign citizens or nationals, who must first fulfill requirements outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Naturalization allows you full access to all of the rights given to U.S. citizens. Note: The information below is not intended to be a complete Read More
Read MoreA Guide to Student Visas: F and M Visas
F-1 visas allow international students to study full-time and live in the United States. A full-time course of study is 12 credit hours or more of coursework per semester in an undergraduate program, but the definition of “full-time” for graduate programs is a combination of credit hours with research time and will vary. F-1 visas Read More
Read MoreThe Facts About Removal Proceedings in the United States
What Is an NTA? The Notice to Appear (NTA) is the “charging document” that signals the initiation of removal proceedings against a respondent. If you receive an NTA, it means that you must appear in Immigration Court on the date specified or at a date to be determined in the future. The NTA must be Read More
Read MoreIf a Dog Bites in New York, Who Pays?
On March 9, 2018, a Long Island mother went through unspeakable horror when she and her 2-month-old baby were mauled by a pit bull. They were both hospitalized; the mother being treated for a leg wound while the baby had to undergo cranial surgery after sustaining bites to the head and face. Although it sounds Read More
Read MoreGetting Your Green Card – Part 2
In our last article, we talked about who was eligible for a Green Card. Now, we will talk about the process of obtaining a Green Card in the United States. The following information is general information we offer at no cost, but it should NOT be taken or used as legal advice. The Application Process Read More
Read MoreGetting Your Green Card – Part 1
An official Permanent Resident Card, commonly referred to as a Green Card, authorizes an immigrant to live and work permanently in the United States. This card was named after its color when first issued shortly after World War II. Who Is Eligible to Apply for a Green Card? To apply, you will need a U.S. Read More
Read MorePOLLACK, POLLACK, ISAAC & DECICCO, LLP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNER: NELSON A. MADRID
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP is pleased to announce New York immigration attorney, Nelson A. Madrid, has been named partner at the firm. Read more.
Read MoreThe Fight over DACA
One can’t turn on the television or pick up a newspaper these days without hearing about the political fight over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order issued by President Barack Obama in 2012. What Is DACA? DACA provides temporary protection from deportation for certain undocumented immigrants who came to the United States Read More
Read MoreWhen Is an H-1B Visa Appropriate?
When an American employer needs highly professional labor or services, that company may petition for H-1B visas for professional foreign workers, allowing them into the country temporarily to perform the job. There is a limit, or “cap,” on how many workers are granted H-1B visas every fiscal year. The current limit is 85,000 new visas—65,000 Read More
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