More updates this week as President Trump continues to cut legal immigration pathways and additional lawsuits are brought against his administration. Here is the latest: 1. ICE Entering Certain Sensitive Spaces — Temporarily Blocked A federal judge has issued a temporary block restricting ICE agents from entering certain places of worship. The lawsuit, brought by Read More »
Immigration has continued to be a prevalent topic in the news this week as President Trump initiates further policy changes and deportations. Here are the latest updates: 1. Trump Administration Working to End Federal Benefits for Undocumented Migrants On February 19, President Trump signed an executive order intending to eliminate federally funded benefits for undocumented Read More »
In an effort to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, the U.S. government and New York State are offering tax incentives for the installation of EV charging stations. By providing financial incentives, they aim to encourage businesses and property owners to invest in charging infrastructure, which can Read More »
In this article: H-1B Cap Season Key Points H-1B Recap What is the H-1B Visa Category? Specialty Occupation Defined H-1B Cap-Exempt Cases Labor Condition Application (LCA) H-1B Period of Stay Conclusion Contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial electronic registration for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap season will Read More »
Since my last update on January 30, we’ve continued to see several major developments in U.S. immigration policy. Below is the latest: 1. First Migrants Flown to Guantanamo Bay On February 4, the first U.S. military plane transported migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - marking the first time the U.S. government Read More »
In this article: Am I privately of publicly employed? What does this mean for employees? What healthcare services are covered? What does this mean for employers? Conclusion On January 1, 2025, an important amendment to Section 196-b of the New York State Labor Law went into effect, granting all privately employed workers up to 20 Read More »
As an immigration attorney, I understand how quickly policies can change and the significant impact they can have on individuals and families. While new developments continue to unfold daily, here are the latest updates. 1. Expedited Removal and Maximal Enforcement of Immigration Laws President Donald Trump signed an executive order that calls for maximal enforcement Read More »
If you're between your divorce consultation and potential divorce proceedings, you may wonder what comes next. If you have already consulted with a divorce attorney, here are some things you can expect to come next. Read More »
Throughout the week, we’ve continued to see significant updates to U.S. immigration policies - here’s a summary of what we know. 1. Threats of Migrant Detainment at Guantanamo Bay At the signing of the Laken Riley Act on January 28, President Trump announced that the “worst criminal aliens” would be sent to a detention center Read More »
In this article: What is estate planning? What is the difference between a will, a trust, and an estate? When do I need to a will? What is an asset, and which assets pass at death by will? Where do I start? Conclusion Planning for the future can be daunting, especially when planning for your Read More »