When to File a Motion to Reopen or Reconsider Your Immigration Case
Immigration decisions can feel final, but U.S. immigration law provides options to challenge or correct certain outcomes. Two common tools are a motion to reopen and a motion to reconsider. While they may sound similar, they serve different purposes, follow specific deadlines, and require careful preparation. Knowing when and how to use...
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Parent and Sibling Visas: What’s Allowed Under U.S. Immigration Law?
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Family immigration is one of the most common ways people come to the United States. But not every type of family relationship is treated the same under the law. If you are...
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How Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders Affect Green Card Applicants
Since taking office in 2025, President Trump has signed a series of immigration-related executive orders that affect how green card applications are reviewed and processed. These orders have added new requirements, removed certain protections, and introduced uncertainty for many applicants, especially those applying through family, humanitarian, or refugee-based categories.
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Can You Reopen a Closed Immigration Case from the First Trump Administration?
Many immigrants had their cases denied, delayed, or closed during the Trump administration between 2017 and early 2021. Harsh policies, rushed timelines, and limited discretion often left families separated and applicants without a fair chance to present their case.
Now, under Trump’s second term in office, many of those...
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Deportation Relief for Immigrants with U.S. Citizen Family Members
Facing deportation is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can go through. If you’re in this situation and have U.S. citizen family members—like a spouse, child, or parent—you may have options to stay in the United States legally. At Rahimi Law Firm, we help individuals and families understand what those options...
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Trump’s Embassy Closure Proposal: What It Means for Immigrants and Visa Applicants
The Trump administration is considering a plan that could close nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. This proposal may have serious consequences for immigrants, visa applicants, and U.S. citizens living abroad.
What Is Being Proposed?
According to reports, the plan includes...
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Understanding the New ‘Gold Card’ Visa: Opportunities and Implications
For wealthy foreign investors, securing a foothold in the U.S. is about more than just immigration—it’s about security and opportunity. Whether you're looking to establish a home base in New York City, provide world-class educational opportunities for your kids, or diversify your lifestyle across borders, U.S. residency offers long-term advantages that extend...
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ICE Encounters in NY: A Guide to Your Legal Rights
Coming face-to-face with immigration enforcement officers can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) happen at homes, workplaces, and even in public spaces throughout New York. Whether you’re here on a visa, hold a green card, or have no legal status,...
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Major Shift in CHNV Program Could Impact Over 500,000 Migrants
In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. government has announced that it will begin terminating the legal status of more than 500,000 migrants who entered the country under the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) parole program. This decision marks a dramatic change in immigration policy that could lead to widespread legal uncertainty...
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Trump’s Proposal: The $5 Million “Gold Card” and What It Could Mean for U.S. Immigration
Overview of the Gold Card Proposal
President Donald Trump has recently proposed a new immigration plan that could change how wealthy foreign nationals can become U.S. citizens. He suggests replacing the current EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program with a new "gold card" that would cost about $5...
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Navigating the Interview Process for a Marriage Visa
Marriage visas allow U.S. citizens to bring foreign spouses or fiancé(e)s to live in the United States. Three common marriage visas include:
K-1 fiancé(e) visas, which let your fiancé(e) enter the U.S. to marry you within 90 days
K-3 spouse visas,...
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Conditional Green Cards for Marriage: How to Remove the Conditions
A conditional green card for marriage lets you stay in the U.S. as a temporary resident. To become a permanent resident, you must remove the conditions from your green card and reapply for residency. It’s a complicated process, but here are the basic steps involved.
Step 1: Determine...
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