Detenido vs. Arrestado: Lo Que los Inmigrantes Deben Saber sobre Sus Derechos y los Próximos Pasos
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) In this blog, we’ll explore: Punto Clave: La detención es una retención temporal; el arresto implica cargos formales. No son lo mismo y tienen consecuencias distintas. Para un inmigrante, […]
¿Su Caso de Inmigración Fue Desestimado? Qué Significa en 2026 (Aviso: Cambios de ICE)
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — October 14, 2026 En este blog exploraremos: Punto Clave: Un caso de inmigración desestimado significa que EOIR dejó de buscar activamente su deportación, […]
What Is the Visa Integrity Fee and Who Has to Pay It?
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — September 8, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: The visa integrity fee is a new charge on U.S. nonimmigrant visas created […]
H-1B1 and E-3 Visas: Specialty-Occupation Options for Chile, Singapore, and Australia
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — September 3, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: The H-1B1 visa lets employers hire specialty-occupation professionals from Chile and Singapore, capped […]
What Is a Labor Condition Application (LCA)? What H-1B Workers Need 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) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — September 3, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: A labor condition application is a filing your employer submits to the U.S. […]
H-1B Prevailing Wage Explained: How the Required Salary Is Set
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — September 3, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: The prevailing wage is what workers in the same occupation are typically paid […]
Marriage Green Card Interview Questions (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) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — September 3, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: The marriage green card interview is a meeting where a USCIS or consular […]
Green Card for Parents of U.S. Citizens (IR-5) 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) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — August 21, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: The IR-5 green card lets a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 […]
H-1B Transfer Process 2026: Changing Employers Explained
Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — August 21, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: An H-1B transfer is a new employer filing a Form I-129 petition so […]
Sanctuary Cities Under Fire: How ICE Is Challenging Local Governments 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) Reviewed by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — August 3, 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point: Sanctuary cities are jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including […]