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The following is an index of the newsletters we have written and sent out throughout the years by year and by topic (see topic categories on the right navigation bar). It is our aim to reach out and keep you informed on immigration rules and policies as well as actionable changes in the law.
We have also addressed legal topics in our other practice areas, criminal defense and personal injury law, which we feel are most relevant to understand for the general public as well as for immigrants. For example, we have written about criminal convictions can have a negative impact on an individual’s immigration status, and the personal injury claims process and immigrants, because we thought it was important for individuals to know that they have the right to present claims when they have been hurt by the negligence of others, independently of their immigrant status.
We hope you find all this information valuable and don’t hesitate to suggest topics that you think our Boston immigration, criminal defense and personal injury lawyers should cover in our FitzGerald Law Company newsletter, as this will undoubtedly help us serve you better.
2026
- Why is Declaring Taxes Correctly Important for My Immigration Status? (March 24, 2026)
- H-1B Visa 2026 Update: Deadlines, Eligibility, and $100,000 Fee Exceptions (February 24, 2026)
- Three Effective Defenses for Deportation through the Cancellation of Removal Law (January 27, 2026)
2025
- USCIS Announces Reduction of Validity Periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) (December 10, 2025)
- Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Proclamation: Why It’s Unlawful and Ineffective (September 20, 2025)
- USCIS Immigration Filing Fees Under H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill (July 28, 2025)
- Tips for a Successful Marriage-based Green Card Application (June 26, 2025)
- Your Rights as an Immigrant and How to Prepare for an ICE Encounter (April 9, 2025)
- Understanding the H-1B Visa: A US Immigration Pathway for Skilled Professionals (February 6, 2025)
2024
- The Boston Immigration Law Firms of Barker & Loscocco. P.C. and FitzGerald Law Company Have Combined Forces to Expand the Scope and Reach of Services to the Immigrant Community (September 27, 2024)
- The “Keeping Families Together” Biden Initiative Here at Last (August 21, 2024)
- Biden’s New Immigration Regulation to Help Keep Immigrant Spouses of US Citizens and their Children Together: Parole in Place (June 24, 2024)
- H-1b Visa Petitions- What is New for 2024? (February 29, 2024)
2023
- Will an Arrest in Massachusetts Affect Your Immigration Status? (October 18, 2023)
- Applying for a Green Card After a Visa Overstay in the U.S. (September 8, 2023)
- Can My L-1 Visa be Transferred to Another Company? (July 19, 2023)
- OPT – Optional Practical Training Lawyers for Graduates with Student Visas (July 10, 2023)
- How U.S. Companies Can Hire and Sponsor Foreign Workers (May 16, 2023)
- The H1B Visa Application Process and Requirements (March 20, 2023)
- How to Fill Out Immigration Form I-130 for a Family Member (March 8, 2023)
- Can I transfer my H-1B Visa to a Different Employer? (February 15, 2023)
- Why H1b Visa Workers are Essential for Growth of the U.S. Economy (February 2, 2023)
- Recent USCIS Announcements Important for Our Immigrant Clients (January 25, 2023)
- What Happens to My Immigration Status If My H-1B Visa Application Is Denied? (January 10, 2023)
- Can I Apply for Naturalization While My Application for Removal of Residency Conditions, I-751, Is Still Pending (January 8, 2023)
- How Much Time Can One Spend Outside of the Country to Still Be Eligible to Apply for U.S. Naturalization / Citizenship? (January 2, 2023)
2022
- Can I Apply for Naturalization While My Application for Removal of Residency Conditions is Still Pending (December 10, 2022)
- Can a Marriage Green Card Be Revoked? (December 6, 2022)
- New TPP Process for Venezuelans To Enter the United States (November 10, 2022)
- Nov. 8: Vote Early if you are a US Citizen and Reasons to Vote Yes on Question 4 (November 2, 2022)
- Vacating a Criminal Conviction and Your Rights as a Criminal Defendant in Massachusetts (November 2, 2022)
- Green Card Processing Time for Siblings (October 25, 2022)
- Can You Check Your Case’s Status with USCIS? (October 24, 2022)
- ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program Benefits and Limitations (August 10, 2022)
- Do you qualify for a Cancellation of Removal case (10 Year Law)? (May 12, 2022)
- Who Can Apply for a TN Work Visa? (April 11, 2022)
- I Was Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery, What can I do Next? An Employment Green Card Petition? (March 25, 2022)
- Most Common Types of Non-immigrant Visas (January 17, 2022)
- The Remote Workplace and H-1b Amendments (January 7, 2022)
2021
- A Widow’s Green Card Journey: The Importance of Strategy in an Immigration Case (December 8, 2021)
- O-1 Visa and Green Card through an Employment Residency Self-petition (EB-1A visa) (October 25, 2021)
- New Instructions for Prioritizing Removal of Non US Citizens Effective November 29, 2021 (October 6, 2021)
- Extension of Evidence of Status and Removing Conditions of a Two Year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage (September 18, 2021)
- Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition (July 7, 2021)
- Become a U.S. Citizen and Fight Voter Suppression with your Vote (June 15, 2021)
- US Supreme Court Decision Could Help Immigrant’s Eligibility for Cancellation of Removal (“the 10 Year Law”) (May 26, 2021)
- Critical Access to Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and for All (April 7, 2021)
- Real ID Law Create Driver’s License Chaos for Immigrants (April 7, 2021)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Approved for Venezuelans for 18 Months (March 10, 2021)
- How DACA & Advance Parole Can Lead to Residency (February 24, 2021)
- Choosing the Best Employment Visa Option: H-1B or U.S. Employment-based Residency (February 11, 2021)
- H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage (January 28, 2021)
- New Work Permit Opportunity for Asylum Applicants (January 12, 2021)
2020
- Important Recent Developments for TPS and DACA (December 11, 2020)
- Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope (November 10, 2020)
- You May Qualify for a U Visa if You Are a Victim of Crime (October 27, 2020)
- Recent TPS Changes and Why TPS Beneficiaries should Act Now and Apply for U.S. Residency if Eligible (September 29, 2020)
- Exception for H-1, L-1 and J visas to the Proclamation Suspending Entry (September 15, 2020)
- Register to Vote and Vote Early to Make sure your Vote Counts! (August 28, 2020)
- Trump Government will not Accept New DACA Applications, Disobeying Federal Court Orders (August 25, 2020)
- Federal Court Issues a Temporary Hold on Public Charge Form (I-944) (August 18, 2020)
- 10 Car Accident Facts (August 7, 2020)
- USCIS Will Soon Raise Its Fees (August 4, 2020)
- Final Rule for Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants (July 25, 2020)
- Common Car Accident Injuries in Boston, MA (July 24, 2020)
- When do you NOT Need an Attorney After an Accident? (July 10, 2020)
- Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants (July 7, 2020)
- The New Trump Proclamation of 6/22/20 (June 29, 2020)
- What if My Car Accident Injuries Appear Late? (June 26, 2020)
- The Supreme Court has Saved DACA (June 19, 2020)
- False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even if You Are Unaware You Made Them (June 17, 2020)
- Can you travel while waiting for a green card in Massachusetts? (June 12, 2020)
- No Place for Racism, Injustice or Abuse of Power (June 9, 2020)
- What is the Writ of Mandamus? (May 29, 2020)
- Loss of Consortium – An Injury from an Accident Impacts Everyone (May 20, 2020)
- What Are the U.S. Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Types? (May 15, 2020)
- How Can You Keep Your OPT Status if you Do Not Have a Job Yet (May 12, 2020)
- The Immigration Law of the United States, its Administration and Enforcement (May 1, 2020)
- Trump’s Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants (April 28, 2020)
- Expiration of Visas and Extension of Stay (April 22, 2020)
- Types of Visa That Are Perfect for Investors (April 17, 2020)
- Unemployment Benefits for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic (April 13, 2020)
- We are Still Here Working for You During the Covid-19 Crisis & USCIS Update (April 7, 2020)
- When Is a Crime Considered a Federal Crime or Offense? (April 3, 2020)
- USCIS and EOIR Coronavirus Procedures Update (March 31, 2020)
- COVID-19 Precautions and Protocol at FitzGerald Law Company (March 31, 2020)
- Why would a lawyer defend a criminal? (March 20, 2020)
- Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers? (March 6, 2020)
- An Employment Green Card Petition as alternative of an H1b Visa (March 6, 2020)
- Uncertainty in New Process for applying for H1B Visas for Professional Employees in 2020 (February 11, 2020)
2019
- Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction (December 10, 2019)
- Help us select the non-profit for our donation (November 26, 2019)
- Don’t Wait to Become a U.S. Citizen. Our Country Needs Your Vote (October 24, 2019)
- FOIA requests and how can they be helpful in an immigration case (September 20, 2019)
- The Importance of Under-insured / Uninsured Motorist Coverage in your Car Insurance Policy (September 18, 2019)
- Are you eligible for asylum in the U.S.? (August 23, 2019)
- The immigration Crisis has Worsened Under the Trump Administration (May 21, 2019)
- A Wall is Already Being Built (January 29, 2019)
2018
- Let’s give thanks, help us choose! (November 19, 2018)
- Do you qualify for an employment Green Card? (October 2, 2018)
- Deportation successfully stopped due Court Decision (August 31, 2018)
- New Court Decision could help immigrants. Must Read. (June 28, 2018)
- Sample Notice to Appear (NTA) without a specified time and/or date to appear (June 27, 2018)
- Our office is suing USCIS for falsifying documents. (April 12, 2018)
- FitzGerald Law Company on WBUR News about USCIS officials falsifying records of an asylum proceeding (April 11, 2018)
- U.S. Residency Through Cancellation Also for TPS Holders (March 22, 2018)
- April 1st H1b Visa deadline approaching…what you need to know (February 14, 2018)
2017
- 20 Years Serving Our Community (November 29, 2017)
- Vacating a Criminal Conviction to get the Green Card (October 23, 2017)
- Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts (September 18, 2017)
- The New DACA Rules (September 6, 2017)
- A second chance with immigration? (August 28, 2017)
- What are your constitutional rights if an immigration officer stops you? (June 26, 2017)
- Your Constitutional Rights in the United States Must Be Respected – Infographics (June 14, 2017)
- How to get a Green Card inside the U.S. if you have TPS (March 29, 2017)
- The Scope of Trump’s Executive Orders and DACA (February 24, 2017)
- Now is the time to get ready to file your H1-b Visa applications (January 19, 2017)
2016
- Eligible for immigration benefits? (December 12, 2016)
- What Happens with My Immigration Status if I Have Criminal Charges? (November 17, 2016)
- U.S. Citizenship and the Right to Vote in General Elections (October 28, 2016)
- The I-601A Waiver Regulation will be Expanded as of August 29, 2016 (August 22, 2016)
- Citizenship and the right to vote in the General Elections in November (June 17, 2016)
- When to File a Lawsuit Against Immigration (May 25, 2016)
- Got Arrested? What Happens with Your Immigration Status? (May 2, 2016)
- Process for a Personal Injury Claim as a Result of an Accident (April 4, 2016)
- Apply for H-1b Visa or for Employment Green Card? – BY Desmond P. FitzGerald (February 23, 2016)
- Green Card Residency Through Marriage – Key Factors (February 16, 2016)
- How to get a Green Card in the U.S. if you have TPS (February 13, 2016)
- Requirements for Cancellation of Deportation / 10 year law (February 13, 2016)
2015
- Does Getting Arrested Affect my Immigration Status? (November 19, 2015)
- Filing a Personal Injury Claim from a Motor Vehicle Accident (November 12, 2015)
- Obtaining a U.S. Permanent Residence/Green Card (November 5, 2015)
- How to Obtain U.S. Permanent Residence / Green Card (September 29, 2015)
- President Obama’s Executive Order (June 12, 2015)
- Benefits of Being a United States Citizen (June 1, 2015)
- Immigration Application Schedule (May 22, 2015)
- Family Residency other than Marriage (May 21, 2015)
- Employment Residency (May 21, 2015)
- Why Choose Us for a Personal Injury Claim (May 15, 2015)
- Immigration Application Schedule-E1 or E2 Visa (May 15, 2015)
- American Citizenship Newsletter (May 13, 2015)
- Conditional Residency Newsletter (May 13, 2015)
- The U Visa (May 13, 2015)
- Priority Dates Advanced – December 2010 (May 13, 2015)
- Residency and travel abroad: Avoid losing your residency (Dec. 2011) (May 13, 2015)
- Citizenship and Conditional Residency Considerations Following a Divorce (with Step Children) (May 13, 2015)
- Obama’s Startup America Policy Initiative (May 11, 2015)
- H1b Visas and Beyond…Next step Residency! (March 2014) (May 8, 2015)
- Family/Marriage Green Card/Residency Petitions and Estimated Wait Periods (April 2014) (May 8, 2015)
- How DACA & TPS Holders Can Use Advanced Parole (I-131) for U.S. Residency (May 8, 2015)
- All You Need to Know before you File a Personal Injury Claim from a Motor Vehicle Accident in Massachusetts (May 8, 2015)
- E1 or E2 Visa (May 8, 2015)
- Prepare to File your H1b Visa Petition on the 1st of April, 2015 (May 6, 2015)
- Is Your Immigration Petition Taking Too Long? Sue USCIS (May 6, 2015)
- First Quarter 2009 Newsletter (May 6, 2015)
- The Proposed Immigration Reform Bill 744 (May 6, 2015)
- From a 2-year to a 10-year Permanent Resident Green Card (May 6, 2015)
- Benefits of Advanced Parole (I-131) for Those with DACA or TPS September 2014 (May 6, 2015)
- Who Qualifies for Immigration Benefits Under the 245i Law? (February 17, 2015)
2014
- The Rights of Every Individual Charged with a Crime (November 14, 2014)
- What to do If Arrested (November 14, 2014)
- How to Get a U.S. Green Card Through Employment in the U.S. (August 8, 2014)
- Who is Eligible for a U.S. E Visa? (June 6, 2014)
- Types of US Visas – Paths for Becoming US Resident/Green Card Holder (May 8, 2014)
- Family/Marriage GREEN CARD Petitions in the US (April 6, 2014)
2013
- Immigration Benefits for Same Sex Couples (July 11, 2013)
- Obama’s New Waiver (I-601A) Regulation in Effect March 4, 2013 (March 24, 2013)
2012
- Effect of Receiving Public Benefits and Non-Payment of Child Support on Immigration Petitions (November 18, 2012)
- DACA: Do You Qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? (August 6, 2012)
