Posts in Family Immigration

Aug 18 Lawyers for Immigrants with Yifei He and Neil Tyra (Video Podcast)

About the Lawyers for Immigrants podcast: In each episode of Lawyers for Immigrants, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many different ways they can help immigrants to the USA. In this episode, Yifei He speaks with Neil Tyra, trust and estate attorney, and owner at...

Jul 22 Violence Against Women Act

Overview                 VAWA stands for Violence Against Women Act and protects immigrant men and women. VAWA was first introduced into the law in 1994, providing noncitizens the ability to receive immigration relief without their spouse if they are a victim of domestic violence. This process is called self-petitioning....

Jul 08 Lawyers for Immigrants with Yifei He and Dmitriy Shakhnevich (Video Podcast)

About the Lawyers for Immigrants podcast: In each episode of Lawyers for Immigrants, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many different ways they can help immigrants to the USA. In this episode, Yifei He speaks with Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Founder and Managing Member at The Law...

Jun 15 Deportation and Removal Defense

Overview Deportation is the act of removing a foreign national from a country where their presence is unlawful. Deportation occurs when the U.S. government discovers that an individual has either entered the U.S. illegally, overstayed their visa, or violated United States laws. See https://www.usa.gov/deportation for further information about deportation. This...

Jun 03 Green Card Sponsorship

In this Video, I discuss Green Card Sponsorship Issues including the required Income Eligibility for Sponsors. In light of the recent Memorial Day Holiday, I also include a discussion on reduced income requirements for members of the Military.

May 16 Lawyers For Immigrants with Yifei He and Beatrice Leong (Podcast)

Yifei He speaks with family law attorney, Beatrice Leong, about situations where non-citizen spouses need a divorce. If they do not understand their rights, they may feel trapped and helpless. Fears about immigration status shouldn’t keep anyone tied to a bad spouse! In each episode, attorney Yifei He...

May 05 Benefits for Immigrants in NYC

Overview New York City is home to millions of immigrants and their families. In New York City, there are more options for immigrants to get health insurance than other states. The COVID-19 pandemic also urged New York law makers to come up with solutions for both documented and...

Apr 19 Introducing Lawyers for Immigrants Podcast

Hello, I am Attorney Yifei He, from the Law Office of Yifei He PLLC. I am an experienced immigration attorney and I focus my business around helping immigrants achieve American citizenship. I would like to introduce you all to my firm’s newest resource, a video podcast called “Lawyers...

Apr 19 Top 3 Marriage Based Green Card Misconceptions

When I Apply for a Green Card I Will Automatically Receive a Ten Year One When you first apply for a Green Card, and you have been married for less than two years, you will be given a temporary Green Card, which typically lasts for two years. After...

Dec 31 Difference Between Immigrant/Non-Immigrant Intent

Overview There is a wide array of different visas that the United States offers to foreign individuals who want to come either temporarily or permanently. The important choice or “intent” of whether you will be staying permanently or temporarily is what governs the type of visa you may...