On Behalf of Palacios Law Group People travel to the United States for all kinds of reasons. When visitors use a B visa, they are usually coming for things like business, tourism and short-term visits. However, concern over how some people are using those visas has resulted in a new rule that targets pregnant women...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Getting asylum is not always easy, but it is a big victory for those who achieve it and go on to successfully live and work in New York. However, some people are finding that being granted asylum is not actually giving them the opportunity to enter the United States....Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Adults and teenagers who were brought to the United States as young children are sometimes led to believe that they are American citizens. People in this situation usually do not realize that they are actually undocumented immigrants until they have to submit paperwork for things like college applications or...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Living and working in New York state is a dream that many people share. However, United States citizens and permanent residents might find that it can be a lonely experience without any family around. If a person’s family are foreign born, helping them come to the United States can...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group There are many different options for traveling and moving to the United States. Many of those immigration options are for narrow purposes, like employment. Foreign nationals who do not qualify for those types of specific visas might want to consider the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program instead. This can be...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Moving to New York is often an opportunity for immigrants to improve their lives in a number of ways, including financially. However, an executive order from the president could make it harder for many immigrants to achieve those goals. The new immigration rule will require people to prove that...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Immigrants often choose to live in New York so they can receive necessary medical care. However, sometimes a person’s visa may be set to expire before he or she can complete necessary treatment for a serious illness. These individuals can apply for medical deferrals, which would allow them to...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Becoming a naturalized citizen is the dream of many lawful permanent residents who are living in New York. However, it is not enough to be a lawful resident who is of the right age and good moral character. Although people who are applying for citizenship must meet these requirements,...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Both documented and undocumented immigrants in New York are facing an enormous amount of uncertainty at the moment. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency seems to be stepping up efforts to locate and arrest immigrants who it believes qualify for removal. However, many ICE agents are apparently overstepping their...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group College classes require a significant amount of time, focus and energy from students. When taking a full class load, many students in New York find that it is impossible to work during the school year. The summer break is an opportune time to find part-time work or to participate...Read More