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2026
- Why is Declaring Taxes Correctly Important for My Immigration Status?
- H-1B Visa 2026 Update: Deadlines, Eligibility, and $100,000 Fee Exceptions
- Three Effective Defenses for Deportation through the Cancellation of Removal Law
2025
- USCIS Announces Reduction of Validity Periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)
- Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Proclamation: Why It’s Unlawful and Ineffective
- USCIS Immigration Filing Fees Under H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill
- Tips for a Successful Marriage-based Green Card Application
- Your Rights as an Immigrant and How to Prepare for an ICE Encounter
- Understanding the H-1B Visa: A US Immigration Pathway for Skilled Professionals
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
- The “Keeping Families Together” Biden Initiative Here at Last
- Biden’s New Immigration Regulation to Help Keep Immigrant Spouses of US Citizens and their Children Together: Parole in Place
- H-1b Visa Petitions- What is New for 2024?
2023
- Will an Arrest in Massachusetts Affect Your Immigration Status?
- Applying for a Green Card After a Visa Overstay in the U.S.
- Can My L-1 Visa be Transferred to Another Company?
- OPT – Optional Practical Training Lawyers for Graduates with Student Visas
- How U.S. Companies Can Hire and Sponsor Foreign Workers
- The H1B Visa Application Process and Requirements
- How to Fill Out Immigration Form I-130 for a Family Member
- Can I transfer my H-1B Visa to a Different Employer?
- Why H1b Visa Workers are Essential for Growth of the U.S. Economy
- Recent USCIS Announcements Important for Our Immigrant Clients
- What Happens to My Immigration Status If My H-1B Visa Application Is Denied?
- Can I Apply for Naturalization While My Application for Removal of Residency Conditions, I-751, Is Still Pending
- How Much Time Can One Spend Outside of the Country to Still Be Eligible to Apply for U.S. Naturalization / Citizenship?
2022
- Can I Apply for Naturalization While My Application for Removal of Residency Conditions is Still Pending
- Can a Marriage Green Card Be Revoked?
- New TPP Process for Venezuelans To Enter the United States
- Nov. 8: Vote Early if you are a US Citizen and Reasons to Vote Yes on Question 4
- Vacating a Criminal Conviction and Your Rights as a Criminal Defendant in Massachusetts
- Green Card Processing Time for Siblings
- Can You Check Your Case’s Status with USCIS?
- ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program Benefits and Limitations
- Do you qualify for a Cancellation of Removal case (10 Year Law)?
- Who Can Apply for a TN Work Visa?
- I Was Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery, What can I do Next? An Employment Green Card Petition?
- Most Common Types of Non-immigrant Visas
- The Remote Workplace and H-1b Amendments
2021
- A Widow’s Green Card Journey: The Importance of Strategy in an Immigration Case
- O-1 Visa and Green Card through an Employment Residency Self-petition (EB-1A visa)
- New Instructions for Prioritizing Removal of Non US Citizens Effective November 29, 2021
- Extension of Evidence of Status and Removing Conditions of a Two Year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage
- Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition
- Become a U.S. Citizen and Fight Voter Suppression with your Vote
- US Supreme Court Decision Could Help Immigrant’s Eligibility for Cancellation of Removal (“the 10 Year Law”)
- Critical Access to Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and for All
- Real ID Law Create Driver’s License Chaos for Immigrants
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Approved for Venezuelans for 18 Months
- How DACA & Advance Parole Can Lead to Residency
- Choosing the Best Employment Visa Option: H-1B or U.S. Employment-based Residency
- H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage
- New Work Permit Opportunity for Asylum Applicants
2020
- Important Recent Developments for TPS and DACA
- We Support MassUndocuFund this Thanksgiving
- Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope
- You May Qualify for a U Visa if You Are a Victim of Crime
- Recent TPS Changes and Why TPS Beneficiaries should Act Now and Apply for U.S. Residency if Eligible
- Exception for H-1, L-1 and J visas to the Proclamation Suspending Entry
- Register to Vote and Vote Early to Make sure your Vote Counts!
- Trump Government will not Accept New DACA Applications, Disobeying Federal Court Orders
- Federal Court Issues a Temporary Hold on Public Charge Form (I-944)
- 10 Car Accident Facts
- Final Rule for Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants
- Common Car Accident Injuries in Boston, MA
- When do you NOT Need an Attorney After an Accident?
- Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants
- The New Trump Proclamation of 6/22/20
- What if My Car Accident Injuries Appear Late?
- The Supreme Court has Saved DACA
- False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even if You Are Unaware You Made Them
- Can you travel while waiting for a green card in Massachusetts?
- No Place for Racism, Injustice or Abuse of Power
- What is the Writ of Mandamus?
- Preparing Our Office for the Gradual Restart of In-Person Meetings
- Loss of Consortium – An Injury from an Accident Impacts Everyone
- What Are the U.S. Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Types?
- How Can You Keep Your OPT Status if you Do Not Have a Job Yet
- The Immigration Law of the United States, its Administration and Enforcement
- Trump’s Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants
- Expiration of Visas and Extension of Stay
- Types of Visa That Are Perfect for Investors
- Unemployment Benefits for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic
- We are Still Here Working for You During the Covid-19 Crisis & USCIS Update
- When Is a Crime Considered a Federal Crime or Offense?
- USCIS and EOIR Coronavirus Procedures Update
- COVID-19 Precautions and Protocol at FitzGerald Law Company
- Why would a lawyer defend a criminal?
- Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers?
- An Employment Green Card Petition as alternative of an H1b Visa
- Uncertainty in New Process for applying for H1B Visas for Professional Employees in 2020
2019
- The Importance of Under-insured / Uninsured Motorist Coverage in your Car Insurance Policy
- Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction
- Help us select the non-profit for our donation
- Don’t Wait to Become a U.S. Citizen. Our Country Needs Your Vote
- FOIA requests and how can they be helpful in an immigration case
- The Importance of Under-insured / Uninsured Motorist Coverage in your Car Insurance Policy
- Are you eligible for asylum in the U.S.?
- The immigration Crisis has Worsened Under the Trump Administration
- A Wall is Already Being Built
2018
- Let’s give thanks, help us choose!
- Do you qualify for an employment Green Card?
- Deportation successfully stopped due Court Decision
- New Court Decision could help immigrants. Must Read.
- Sample Notice to Appear (NTA) without a specified time and/or date to appear
- FitzGerald Law Company on WBUR News about USCIS officials falsifying records of an asylum proceeding
- U.S. Residency Through Cancellation Also for TPS Holders
- April 1st H1b Visa deadline approaching…what you need to know
- TPS is ending… Act now to identify your options!
2017
- 20 Years Serving Our Community
- Vacating a Criminal Conviction to get the Green Card
- Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts
- The New DACA Rules
- A second chance with immigration?
- What are your constitutional rights if an immigration officer stops you?
- Your Constitutional Rights in the United States Must Be Respected – Infographics
- How to get a Green Card inside the U.S. if you have TPS
- The Scope of Trump’s Executive Orders and DACA
- Trump Executive Order: January 25, 2017
- Trump Executive Order – January 27, 2017
- Now is the time to get ready to file your H1-b Visa applications
2016
- Eligible for immigration benefits?
- What Happens with My Immigration Status if I Have Criminal Charges?
- The I-601A Waiver Regulation will be Expanded as of August 29, 2016
- Citizenship and the right to vote in the General Elections in November
- Got Arrested? What Happens with Your Immigration Status?
- Process for a Personal Injury Claim as a Result of an Accident
- Apply for H-1b Visa or for Employment Green Card? – BY Desmond P. FitzGerald
- How to obtain residency or green card through employment
- Green Card Residency Through Marriage – Key Factors
- Obtaining Permanent Residence / Green Card through TPS if You are in the U.S.
- Requirements for Cancellation of Deportation / 10 year law
2015
- Does Getting Arrested Affect my Immigration Status?
- Filing a Personal Injury Claim from a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Obtaining a U.S. Permanent Residence/Green Card
- How to Obtain U.S. Permanent Residence / Green Card
- President Obama’s Executive Order
- Immigration Application Schedule
- Family Residency other than Marriage
- Employment Residency
- Why Choose Us for a Personal Injury Claim
- Citizenship Application, N-400
- Immigration Application Schedule-E1 or E2 Visa
- Reasons Why Your Immigration Petition with USCIS is Taking Too Long
- American Citizenship Newsletter
- Conditional Residency Newsletter
- The U Visa
- Priority Dates Advanced – December 2010
- Residency and travel abroad: Avoid losing your residency (Dec. 2011)
- Citizenship and Conditional Residency Considerations Following a Divorce (with Step Children)
- Obama’s Startup America Policy Initiative
- Immigration Application Schedule [Oct 2013]
- H1b Visas and Beyond…Next step Residency! (March 2014)
- Family/Marriage Green Card/Residency Petitions and Estimated Wait Periods (April 2014)
- How DACA & TPS Holders Can Use Advanced Parole (I-131) for U.S. Residency
- All You Need to Know before you File a Personal Injury Claim from a Motor Vehicle Accident in Massachusetts
- E1 or E2 Visa
- Prepare to File your H1b Visa Petition on the 1st of April, 2015
- Is Your Immigration Petition Taking Too Long? You can Sue USCIS
- First Quarter 2009 Newsletter
- The Proposed Immigration Reform Bill 744
- From a 2-year to a 10-year Permanent Resident Green Card
- Benefits of Advanced Parole (I-131) for Those with DACA or TPS September 2014
- Who Qualifies for Immigration Benefits Under the 245i Law?
2014
- The Rights of Every Individual Charged with a Crime
- What to do If Arrested
- How to Get a U.S. Green Card Through Employment in the U.S.
- Who is Eligible for a U.S. E Visa?
- Types of US Visas – Paths for Becoming US Resident/Green Card Holder
- Family/Marriage GREEN CARD Petitions in the US
2013
- Immigration Benefits for Same Sex Couples
- Obama’s New Waiver (I-601A) Regulation in Effect March 4, 2013
2012
- Effect of Receiving Public Benefits and Non-Payment of Child Support on Immigration Petitions
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals–DACA (August 2012)
