On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rolled out important updates to its Policy Manual, providing greater clarity on the eligibility criteria for the EB-1 (E11) visa category for individuals with extraordinary ability. This visa, often regarded as the pinnacle for highly accomplished individuals seeking Employment Based U.S. permanent residency, just
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Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch to merge with Solow, Hartnett and Galvan
Exciting News: The Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch and Solow, Hartnett and Galvan are merging. Effective July 1, 2024, Matthew I. Hirsch will be joining Solow, Hartnett and Galvan (“SHG Immigration Law”) as a Partner. Attorney Lindsay Eury and the dedicated team of paraprofessionals at the Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch are also
LGBTQ+ Immigrants and US Immigration Law: The History of an Often-Overlooked Community
As we all know, Immigration law is a complex field, often laden with bureaucratic hurdles and legal intricacies. For the LGBTQ+ community, these challenges can be even more daunting due to unique social, cultural, and legal issues. Despite significant progress in recent years, there are still substantial obstacles and considerations for LGBTQ+ immigrants seeking a
Saavedra Estrada vs. Mayorkas, et. al.: An Important Legal Decision in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for Families Awaiting Long Pending I-601A Provisional Waivers
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 months or years of waiting. An action under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) can seek
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 Chicago on June 12-15.
Matt is excited to be on a panel alongside noted immigration
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 Matt’s sixth year on this important national committee, including a successful year in 2020-21 as
Forging Identity: The Jones-Shafroth Act and the Dual Citizenship of Puerto Ricans
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 and bearers of a rich cultural heritage. The legal foundation for this dual identity was
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 Ecuador and with law degrees from Ecuador and the United States, Maria shares a candid
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 there. In this insightful conversation, David shares his firsthand experiences, challenges, triumphs, (and even where
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 implements integrity measures to ensure the authenticity of registrations.
Beneficiary-Centric Selection Process: One of the key