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
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MATTHEW I. HIRSCH TO SPEAK AT 2024 AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
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
MATTHEW I. HIRSCH INVITED TO SERVE ON AILA’S BUSINESS SECTION STEERING COMMITTEE FOR 2024-25
The Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch is pleased to announce that its principal, Matthew I. Hirsch, has been invited to serve on the Business Section Steering Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for 2024-25. This will be
Forging Identity: The Jones-Shafroth Act and the Dual Citizenship of Puerto Ricans/Tejiendo
In the tapestry of American identity, the story of Puerto Ricans occupies a unique and significant thread. Born from a complex history of colonialism and political evolution, Puerto Ricans hold a distinct status as both citizens of the United States
Our conversation with Former United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Field Officer Maria Cecilia Herrera
In this interview, we gain insight into the career journey of SHG paralegal Maria Cecilia Herrera, a former United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Field Officer, whose path into humanitarian work unfolded unexpectedly yet purposefully. Originating from
From ‘Yo’ to ‘Que Mas Pues’: Our Interview with American Expat David Moscow
We recently interviewed our friend and colleague David Moscow, an American lawyer who has embarked on a remarkable journey of relocating 2500 miles from bucolic Chester County, PA to the dynamic metropolis of Medellin, Colombia, to start a new life
USCIS Introduces Beneficiary-Centric Reforms and Integrity Measures
USCIS is introducing amendments to the H-1B registration selection process, aiming to enhance transparency, fairness, and integrity. This comprehensive rule, codified as part of 8 CFR 214.2(h), introduces a beneficiary-centric selection process, provides flexibility for certain H-1B cap-subject petitions, and
USCIS Updates Policy for International Students
In December 2023, USCIS issued revisions to its Policy Manual which are important for international students in both the F and M nonimmigrant classifications. The revisions consolidate and restate certain existing policies and provides answer to certain questions impacting international
USCIS Announces Increases for Premium Processing
For a number of years, “premium processing” has been available to accelerate USCIS review of Petitions for some immigration benefits. With USCIS processing times extending for long months and posted processing times unreliable, more and more users have turned to
Meet The Diplomat: A Conversation with Sebastián Galvan-Duque Covarrubias, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs of the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia
Our office has had the pleasure to partner with the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia for nearly a decade. During our time as attorneys in the Consulate’s PALE program, we have helped many Mexican nationals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware