Immigration News & Updates

How to Get a Green Card in NYC Peri B. Edelman | February 24, 2021 As an Immigration Attorney practicing immigration law in NYC, I have helped thousands of immigrants obtain their green cards. The green card process in NYC (also known as Adjustment of Status) is lengthy and tedious, and many immigrants decide not […]

Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives – Immigration News for February 19, 2021 Peri B. Edelman | February 19, 2021 Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives Senator Bob Menendez and Representative Linda Sanchez introduced a bill to the Senate and House yesterday. This reform bill, […]

H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens in March & other Immigration News for February 12, 2021 Peri B. Edelman | February 12, 2021 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9 for FY 2022 On February 5, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) […]

DHS encourages COVID-19 Immigrant Vaccination & other Immigration News for February 5, 2021 Peri B. Edelman | February 5, 2021 Senate Confirmed the First Latino and Immigrant as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Alejandro N. Mayorkas as secretary of DHS. Vice President Kamala Harris swore Mr. […]

President Biden is Open to Dividing His Immigration Bill & other Immigration News for January 29, 2021 Peri B. Edelman | January 29, 2021 President Biden is Open to Dividing His Immigration Bill On January 20th, President Biden indicated that immigration reform was a top priority for his administration. Many House members working on Biden’s […]

President Biden’s Executive Orders on Immigration So Far & other Immigration News for January 22, 2021 Peri B. Edelman | January 22, 2021 This week we had a change in Administration. Here are some of the exciting events that transpired after the Biden inauguration: President Biden Sent a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill to Congress Shortly […]