When an individual decides that they would like to take the next and final step in the immigration process and obtain citizenship in the United States, they will have to take the naturalization test. The purpose of the test is for the individual who is applying for naturalization to show that they have an understanding of […]
Read MoreCourt Enjoins Unlawful DACA Revocations, Nationwide Class Certified
Major DACA Victory: Court Enjoins Unlawful DACA Revocations, Nationwide Class Certified (IEIYC & Arreola v. Nielsen) ACLU, Feb. 27, 2018 – “As part of its anti-immigrant agenda, the Trump administration has been revoking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals grants based on unproven allegations or minor offenses that should have no effect on whether a person can […]
Read MoreEnd Private Immigration Detention
I’ve visited many immigration detention facilities throughout the U.S. in the representation of my clients before the immigration courts. Usually, the individuals are detained simply because ICE refuses to release them on parole while there hearings are pending. In virtually all the cases I’ve handled, after my client has his hearing, they are granted relief […]
Read MoreImmigration Filing Fees Going Up Dec 23, 2016
The United State Citizenship and Immigration Service announced that filing fees for most immigration applications will be going up on December 23, 2016. That means if you are eligible to file for a benefit, now is the time to do it. Several of the fees are going up more than $100 and filing after December […]
Read MoreImmigration Interview: Secret Criminal History
When applying for Green Card status and you are preparing for your interview and you have been arrested, ticketed, convicted or have any criminal history at all here is what to do. Script: Hi my name is Neal Datta and I’m an immigration attorney here in New York City. Today I want to talk a […]
Read MoreMarriage Interview: Prevent Fraudulent Marriage Suspicion
NYC Immigration Lawyer explains Obama’s 2015 Immigration Reform application process, evidence list, application date, and the changes in who is now eligible. Specifically the changes in the DACA program which is also known as the Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals program. NYC lawyer explains the changes in the requirements for undocumented individuals who can […]
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