Immigration Updates

Get Ready for Changes in Immigration Law

Posted: 11/20/2014 11:37 AM

How to Get Ready for Immigration Change Get Ready for Immigration Changes! Get ID documents from your home country. Birth Certificates Passports Collect papers that show how long you have been in the US. School and Medical Records Tax and Employment Records Credit Card or Bank Record Make sure you qualify before you file any applications.…

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News Flash: Obama on Immigration Reform

Posted: 11/19/2014 8:57 AM

News Flash: President Obama to present immigration reform measures tomorrow (11/20/14) at 8:00 PM. Watch this video to see what immigration reform could mean for many undocumented immigrants and their families. http://americasvoice.org/uncategorized/united-dream-americas-voice-launch-ourhome-us-highlight-real-stories-people-president-inlcude-executive-action/…

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Conditional Residents USCIS Update

Posted: 11/7/2014 3:04 PM

Have you recently filed Form I-751, the form to request that conditional status on your residence be removed? If you are waiting for a decision on this application, read the following information from USCIS at I-751 change. USCIS has transferred some forms from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance their workload. USCIS states that this will not delay the processing of your case. Those who have conditional permanent residence based on marriage to a US citizen o…

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Immigration Award

Posted: 11/4/2014 3:26 PM

I had the honor of presenting the American Immigration Lawyers, Upstate Chapter Pro Bono award for 2014 to Ann Doebler at a conference in October. Ann has worked tirelessly to help establish immigration services for the indigent. She helped to establish Journey’s End in Buffalo. It now has four lawyers on its staff.…

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ESTA – Visa Waiver Program

Posted: 11/4/2014 3:16 PM

Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has announced that it will add questions to the ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) application. In 2014, 38 countries are on the list for visa waivers. For more information visit CBP.gov. A foreign national who enters the US under the Visa Waiver Program typically receives an admission period of 90 days. Those who enter under this program are not allowed to stay in the US to change their status. They must return to their home country to apply for a visa in a different st…

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In Bousquet Holstein PLLC’s immigration practice, our talented team of experienced legal professionals, led by attorneys Anna Putintseva and Rebecca Cohen, are well versed in family and employment-based immigration, including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, H-1B, L-1, 0-1, R-1, and PERMs.

U.S. Immigration laws can be complex, and the laws change frequently. Choices and errors that may seem small can have long-term consequences – errors and missteps can risk delaying or denying your applications. Rather than a short, free initial consultation that can leave you with more questions than answers, the Bousquet Holstein immigration legal team will give you and your case the attention you deserve. We will listen to you, review all relevant paperwork, and provide actionable legal options.