October 6, 2019

Now we can watch a sitcom about immigrants!

Today, we are going to talk about a new comedy on NBC called “Sunnyside”! It stars Kal Penn (the tall guy from the Harold and Kumar movies) as Garrett Modi, a down-on-his-luck former city council member who is booted out of office. Somehow, he is hired by a motley crew of immigrants to be their “citizenship test tutor.”

Before we go any further, I know that some of you might be wondering about my qualifications to critique a show about immigrants in Sunnyside, Queens. Well, I have watched “Coming to America” at least twenty times and 90% of that movie happens in Queens. (Fun factoid: Not only is Queens the largest of the five boroughs, it is also the most ethnically diverse.) Also, when I first moved to New York City, I lived in Woodside, which is two stops away on the illustrious 7 line from Sunnyside. (I lived near the 61st Street stop, which is an express station. When I first moved in, I thought “This is great! I will be in Manhattan in ten minutes!” Then, during my first week of work, I learned that the express train was very full by the time it reached Woodside. Which then forced me to discover the benefits of the local. Like how my commute to work would take an extra 30 minutes.)

ABOUT THAT CITIZENSHIP TEST

August 11, 2017

Am I going to be deported because my green card has expired?

by Romben Law, APC

Many people call the Coachella Valley immigration lawyers at Romben Law, APC LLP in a panic because their green cards are about to expire and they are concerned that the card’s expiration will subject them to deportation by the Trump administration.

A common misconception is that when a green card expires, that person’s protections as a lawful permanent resident also expire. The benefits of having a green card (such as being able to return to the United States after brief periods of international travel, and having current proof of the ability to work) may terminate when a card expires. However, one does not simply lose the status of being a lawful permanent resident when the card expires.

For those who would like to obtain a new green card, fret not! The process is rather easy and can be done online here. Shortly after the application is filed, USCIS will issue a biometrics appointment and you will need to appear in order to have your fingerprints taken.

December 16, 2014

The Immigration Medical Exam

by Romben Law, APC

Immigrant Medical Exam

The medical exam for immigration is a bit outdated

Toward the end of a recent immigration interview, the officer told my client that his doctor had forgotten to fill out certain sections of the medical examination form. As a result, my client would have to go back to the doctor and have the form redone. I mentioned to the officer that the medical exam was rather pointless.

June 17, 2014

Bringing Children to the US | Scialabba v. Cuellar de Osorio

by Romben Law, APC

How Does the Supreme Court’s June 9th Decision Affect Your Child’s Immigration Processing?

Also, what do F2B, F3 and F4 categories mean for your child’s immigration status?

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a very important decision regarding the ability of children to immigrate to the United States based upon petitions filed for their parents. The decision is known as Scialabba v. Cuellar de Osorio.
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May 27, 2014

How Long Does It Take To Get A Green Card?

by Romben Law, APC

When will I get my green card?

The story of “Tommy and Tomina”…

One of the questions that every immigration lawyer gets asked is “How long is it going to take for my family member to get his green card?” And, in typical lawyer fashion, my response is “Well, it depends.” This Continue reading