June 12, 2020
Whether or not you can travel while you are waiting for your green card (Legal Permanent Resident Status) depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to what is the basis of your “green card” request. For example, someone who is waiting for their residency through an employment-based petition, who previously had an...
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June 9, 2020
Dear Friends, So many of the recent events have left us saddened as they have been a cruel and bitter reminder of the frailties of our society, and we are left grieving not only for what happened to George Floyd and those who have suffered a similar fate before him, but also for our civil...
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May 29, 2020
A Writ of Mandamus, a Latin Phrase which means a “Petition for an Order”, is a legal action filed with a Court to obtain an order to compel an action. This is the type of petition that is often filed by immigration lawyers against federal government agencies to force them to process an application that has...
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May 26, 2020
Dear Friends, As you all know, our team has continued working diligently for our clients remotely during this pandemic and this week we are getting prepared for the gradual reopening of our office for in-person meetings with clients and potential new clients. Our priority is to keep everyone safe, so initially we will continue to...
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May 20, 2020
Dear Friends, If you ever suffered an injury from a car accident then you know how badly those injuries impact your life and how it also impacts the lives of others in your family. Family members of injured persons have rights which can be affected when a family member is in an accident and the...
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May 15, 2020
Generally, people from another country must obtain a visa, whether immigrant or non-immigrant to enter into the United States, if they do not qualify for the visa waiver program (ESTA), which allows non-immigrants from certain qualified countries to enter the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Immigrant visas are given to those...
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May 12, 2020
Dear Friends, Normally, this time of year is one full of excitement for students reaching the end of their academic career. Graduation ceremonies, graduation parties, and for some, a summer break, all bring families and friends together to celebrate their loved ones’ accomplishments. This year, ceremonies, parties, and the summer are looking different due to...
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May 1, 2020
In the United States, the immigration law is made up of a large number of statutes, regulations, administrative agency rulings, and decisions from federal courts, including the District Courts, the Circuit Courts of Appeal and even the Supreme Court. The Immigration Law of the United States is broad in its scope and it controls a...
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April 28, 2020
Dear Friends, During these difficult times, we would like to remind you that our immigration, criminal defense and personal injury lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company are here to answer your questions and provide guidance. We know that there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding what the future holds, and something that adds to that...
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April 22, 2020
The current coronavirus crisis has caused a travel ban throughout the world, including international travel from the U.S. This is necessary to contain the spread of this virus and to limit its impact. This travel restriction has potentially caused issues for individuals who are in the U.S. with visas that will expire or may have...
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April 17, 2020
Being a foreign entrepreneur or business owner, you may want to create or invest in a business in the United States. However, in order to do so, you will need a sound business plan and the appropriate investor visa. Our U.S. visa lawyers can help you to determine which type of visa will best suit...
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