Se habla español

Marriage Green Card Interview Questions (2026)

Marriage Couple in a Green Card Interview

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

Adult daughter with her arms around her elderly parents at home, representing a U.S. citizen sponsoring parents for an IR-5 green card

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

Adult daughter with her arms around her elderly parents at home, representing a U.S. citizen sponsoring parents for an IR-5 green card

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

Los Angeles city government and downtown skyline representing sanctuary city policies and ICE enforcement

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 […]

Red Card Immigration Rights: What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Home or Workplace

Person holding a red card to assert immigration rights at their front door, representing what to do when ICE comes to your home or workplace

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 2026 In this blog, we’ll explore: Key Point A red card is a pocket-sized card created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center […]

Trump Deportation Plan in 2025 to 2026: What Has Changed and What to Expect

Pasaporte apoyado sobre la rodilla de una persona en una sala de espera vacía, que representa la incertidumbre que enfrentan los inmigrantes bajo el plan de deportación de Trump en 2025 y 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: The Trump deportation plan has expanded enforcement to a scale not seen in […]

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Which Path Gets You a Green Card Faster?

Immigration forms and passport on a desk representing the decision between adjustment of status and consular processing for a green card application

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: Adjustment of status lets you apply for a green card from inside the […]

H-1B to Green Card: Why Asian Workers Are Alarmed by Trump’s New Rules

Young H-1B worker looking stressed while reviewing immigration updates on a laptop after learning about new Trump rules affecting the H-1B to green card process

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 Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Key Point: Workers from India and China face green card waits […]

Trump Immigration Rule Forces Green Card Applicants to Apply From Abroad

Person reviewing a U.S. green card application while holding a permanent resident card, illustrating the process of applying for a green card from abroad under current immigration rules.

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 Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Key Point: Most green card applicants must now leave the United […]