Your 2-Year Green Card Is Expiring: What You Need to Know About How to Remove Conditions of Permanent Residence
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… Your conditional green card has an expiration date printed on its face, and that date is not just cosmetic. It […]
How a Family-Based Immigration Lawyer Helps U.S. Citizens Petition for a Spouse, Parent, or Child Under 21
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 are a U.S. citizen and want to bring your spouse, parent, or child under 21 to live with […]
EAD Automatic Extension Ended: New Rules For L-2, H-4, And Asylum Applicants
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, renewing an Employment Authorization Document felt like a paperwork problem, not a job-security problem. If you filed on […]
ICE Palantir ImmigrationOS: How Project Firewall Is Changing Enforcement 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… Immigration enforcement in 2026 is not just more aggressive. It is more connected. The big change is how quickly information […]
US Visa Revocation Rules Update: New Triggers, Automated Flags, And Your Rights
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… In 2026, visa security is no longer just about what you wrote on an application years ago. It is about […]
Trump’s $100K H-1B Payment in 2026: What Employers Need to Know Before You File
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 company hires global talent, 2026 brings a new gotcha that has nothing to do with job titles, degree […]
Bond Hearings in Immigration Court Explained
Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming, especially when detained by immigration authorities. One critical aspect many individuals face is the bond hearing in immigration court. Understanding what these hearings involve, who may be eligible, and how the process works can make a significant difference […]
Visa Overstay Consequences and Possible Solutions
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… Overstaying a U.S. visa is a serious violation of immigration law that can lead to deportation, long-term travel bans, and […]
The Expedited Removal Process: Who Is at Risk
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… Expedited removal is one of the most powerful tools in the U.S. immigration system. It allows the government to bypass […]
Can Green Card Holders Be Deported? What to Know
Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… Many lawful permanent residents are surprised to learn that holding a green card does not make someone immune from deportation. While residency offers significant protections, it is not the same as U.S. citizenship. At Aftalion Law Group, we help families navigate evolving immigration policies. Below is […]