Conozca Sus Derechos Ante un Encuentro con ICE en 2026
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Los operativos de ICE se han intensificado considerablemente en 2026. Las redadas en hogares, lugares de trabajo y espacios públicos […]
ICE Worksite Raids in 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… If you own or operate a business in the United States, the risk of an ICE worksite raid has never […]
Federal Mandamus Immigration: How to Sue USCIS for Unreasonable Delays
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… If your immigration case has been stuck at USCIS for months or years beyond normal processing times, you are not […]
Your TPS Was Terminated: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Immigration Status
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… If your Temporary Protected Status has been terminated, you are not alone, and you are not without options. More than […]
New ICE Rules Put U Visa and VAWA Applicants at Risk: Why You Need a U Visa Immigration Lawyer Right Now
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… For years, immigrant survivors of crime and domestic violence could apply for a U visa or VAWA self-petition, knowing that […]
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in 2026: What California and New York Families Need to Know Now
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… 2025 was a turbulent year for immigrant youth. In June, the federal government ended deferred action for special immigrant juvenile […]
How to Apply for Asylum in the United States: Complete 2026 Guide
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… If you have fled persecution and are now in the United States, understanding how to apply for asylum in the […]
What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door: Know Your Rights in 2026
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Knowing what to do if ICE comes to your door could be the difference between protecting your rights and making […]
USCIS Changed the VAWA Rules in December 2025: What Abuse Survivors Must Know Before Consulting a VAWA Immigration Lawyer
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… On December 22, 2025, USCIS issued a major policy update rewriting the rules that govern Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) […]
How to Apply for US Citizenship in 2026: The Complete Naturalization Guide
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Becoming a United States citizen is the most powerful step you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your […]