H-1B to Green Card: Why Asian Workers Are Alarmed by Trump’s New 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) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Key Point: Workers from India and China face green card waits of 10 to 50+ years due to per-country caps, […]
Trump Immigration Rule Forces Green Card Applicants to Apply From Abroad
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… Key Point: Most green card applicants must now leave the United States and complete their application through consular processing at […]
Federal Mandamus Lawsuit: How to Sue USCIS for Unreasonable Immigration 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 application has been stuck at USCIS for months or years without a decision, you are not powerless. […]
TPS Status by Country in 2026: Termination Dates, Court Orders, and What Comes Next
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… Temporary Protected Status has shielded hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States from deportation to countries ravaged by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]