How a government shutdown impacts U.S. immigration agencies

Congress has failed to pass into law a budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1. As a result,...

USCIS extends validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for some foreign nationals: Key details and information

The Biden administration announced a key initiative earlier this week that could have a significant positive...

Partner Colleen F. Molner discusses Elon University School of Law campus in Charlotte

Garfinkel Immigration Partner Colleen F. Molner was recently interviewed by Queen City News. During...

Federal judge again rules DACA program unlawful: Renewal applications remain open and other key information to know

A federal judge in Texas last week again ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...

Overview of the United States naturalization process: Benefits, eligibility requirements, application procedure and more

Individuals may be a U.S. citizen by virtue of their birth in the United States or by derivation...

Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Partner William Hummel hosting ‘Teacher Shortages: Are International Hires a Solution?’ webinar on Sept. 28

Partner William R. Hummel will be hosting Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm’s next webinar on Thursday,...

The National Interest Waiver process: Advantages for STEM degree holders

Written by Meredith W. Barnette, Esq., Partner. Last year, the Biden administration introduced new...

Monthly U.S. immigration law news roundup: U.S. expands Ukrainian TPS program

Welcome to the Garfinkel Immigration news roundup, where every month we will summarize and provide...

Managing Partner Hannah F. Little named 2024 Charlotte Immigration ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America®; 5 other Garfinkel attorneys honored

Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Managing Partner Hannah F. Little has been named the 2024 Best Lawyers®...

Garfinkel Immigration Partners discuss Conrad 30 J-1 waivers during final ‘Immigration Solutions for Healthcare Workers’ webinar

Many healthcare workers, such as physicians, first enter the U.S. on a J-1 visa for training and are...

Garfinkel Immigration staff spotlight: Senior Paralegal/Team Lead Jami Kennedy

Welcome to the Garfinkel Immigration staff spotlight series, where we will conduct a bimonthly Q&A...

Monthly U.S. immigration law news roundup: DHS adds 8 new fields of study to STEM Designated Degree Program List

Welcome to the Garfinkel Immigration news roundup, where every month we will summarize and provide...