Bringing your fiancé(e) to the United States is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be exceedingly frustrating when dealing with U.S. immigration law. Understanding the workings of the K-1 visa, commonly known as the fiancé(e) visa, is critical to your success. At Queens Immigration Law, we understand the complexities of immigration law and are here to guide you through the K-1 visa process, from application to marriage. Find out what you need to know below, and contact Queens Immigration Law for help from a knowledgeable and experienced U.S. immigration lawyer. Understanding the K ..read more

Applying for a visa to come to the U.S., whether for employment or family reasons, can involve a long wait, full of uncertainty and anxiety. One of the tools available to help you manage your stress and expectations during this time is the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State. Read on to learn more about what the Visa Bulletin is, how it works and how to use it to your advantage. For help with employment or family visas, applying for immigration benefits, or other critical issues, contact Queens Immigration Law to speak with a skilled and knowledgeable U.S. immigrati ..read more

Asylum is a form of protection granted to foreign nationals who are in the United States or at the border, allowing them to remain in the country if they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion in their home country. As you might expect, proving eligibility and gaining asylum is not a simple matter, and applicants find many hurdles standing between them and safe asylum in America. Read on for an overview of eligibility and procedures for obtaining asylum in the U.S. If ..read more

U.S. immigration law is more than just the Immigration and Nationality Act. It is a complex mix of laws, regulations, policies, memoranda, handbooks, Executive Orders, and much more, not to mention case law from the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. As immigration lawyers, our job is to be familiar with the spectrum of immigration law so we can advise and represent our clients appropriately. As a person navigating the immigration legal system, although you don’t need to know everything the law entails, a basic understanding can help you know what to expect when applying for a vi ..read more

What exactly is a “Green Card”? It’s documentation that you are a “lawful permanent resident” of the United States, entitled to live and work here without fear of deportation so long as your card is valid and you don’t commit any violations of U.S. immigration law. But there is a lot more to know about Green Cards than that. Read on to learn what it takes to be eligible for a Green Card, an overview of the application process, and the rights and responsibilities of Green Card holders. For help obtaining a Green Card or applying for immigration benefits, assistance with a change of status, to d ..read more

On October 6, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced significant updates regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. If you are a Cameroon national, Queens Immigration Law, Gladstein & Messenger, P.C. can provide you with comprehensive guidance on what these changes mean and how they could affect you or your loved ones. What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a form of humanitarian relief granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eligible foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their home c ..read more

Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complicated. With various visa options and different pathways to permanent residency, it’s crucial to understand which route best suits your unique situation. One such avenue that often goes overlooked is the National Interest Waiver (NIW). Gladstein & Messenger, P.C. is experienced in helping clients understand and apply for this unique immigration benefit. Below Queens Immigration Law team explains what an NIW is and how it can be advantageous for certain individuals. What Is a National Interest Waiver (NIW)? A National Interest Waiver is a U ..read more

A Green Card is the popular name of a Permanent Resident Card. It is proof of your status as a permanent resident in the United States, authorizing you to live and work in the US on a permanent basis without fear of deportation or removal based on your immigration status. While being a “permanent resident” sounds permanent, it’s important to know that Green Cards do expire. Some Green Cards don’t have an expiration date, but most are valid only for ten years, and some conditional status Green Cards only last two years. If you fail to keep your card up-to-date, you could create problems for you ..read more

If you’re planning on visiting, working, or living in the United States, you want to get your visa sooner rather than later, but understanding the timeline for visa processing can be quite a challenge. Below we discuss some of the factors that go into visa processing times and what you can do to make the process go faster. For help with visas or other immigration legal issues in New York, contact Queens Immigration Law, the law office of Gladstein & Messinger P.C., to discuss your needs with a skilled and knowledgeable U.S. immigration lawyer. Visa Processing Time Frames: A General Overvie ..read more

On July 23rd, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana lack standing to challenge the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement guidelines in federal court. Although the ruling was based on a technical issue, it represents a major victory for the Biden administration as well as the majority of the 11 million undocumented immigrants who are living and working and raising families in America under the shadow and constant threat of deportation. In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in U.S. v. Texas. The case concerned an immigr ..read more