The Presidential election of 2024 is behind us. Inauguration Day will bring a new Administration to Washington which has vowed to bring significant change “from Day One.” For Americans who voted for the new Administration, the promised change offers welcome solutions. To…

In January 2004, the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) became law, marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership between the two nations. Over the past two decades, this agreement has not only boosted trade between the U.S. and Chile but…

On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rolled out important updates to its Policy Manual, providing greater clarity on the eligibility criteria for the EB-1 (E11) visa category for individuals with extraordinary ability. This visa, often…

Exciting News: The Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch and Solow, Hartnett and Galvan are merging. Effective July 1, 2024, Matthew I. Hirsch will be joining Solow, Hartnett and Galvan (“SHG Immigration Law”) as a Partner. Attorney Lindsay Eury and…

As we all know, Immigration law is a complex field, often laden with bureaucratic hurdles and legal intricacies. For the LGBTQ+ community, these challenges can be even more daunting due to unique social, cultural, and legal issues. Despite significant progress…

USCIS delays in the processing of immigration applications continue to be a major headache for many immigrants and their families – and for their lawyers, who often have to tell understandably frustrated clients that their application is still pending after…

The Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch is pleased to announce that its principal, Matthew I. Hirsch, has been invited to speak at the upcoming Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The event will take place in…