Law Offices of Feras S. Rafee, Esq.

Law Offices of Feras S. Rafee, Esq. Provides reliable, efficient and affordable legal representation on U.S. Mr. Please contact Feras S. Rafee, Esq., via email: [email protected].

Citizenship and Immigration Services, Divorce and Family Matters, Landlord Tenant, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, and Real Estate and Business Closings. Rafee’s expertise focuses on family-based immigration, Employment-based, investment-based, humanitarian relief, naturalization and citizenship, and removal defense.

USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status Is a Discretionary Benefit, Not an EntitlementUSCIS recently issued policy guidance...
05/23/2026

USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status Is a Discretionary Benefit, Not an Entitlement

USCIS recently issued policy guidance emphasizing that Adjustment of Status remains a discretionary form of immigration relief rather than an automatic right.

Under the memorandum, even applicants who satisfy the statutory eligibility requirements may still be denied adjustment as a matter of discretion after USCIS reviews the totality of the circumstances.

The agency instructs officers to consider factors including immigration history, compliance with prior visa or parole conditions, unauthorized employment, fraud or misrepresentation, and conduct inconsistent with the purpose of admission.

While the policy does not mandate denials in all cases, it reinforces that applicants bear the burden of demonstrating they merit a favorable exercise of discretion.

At an Infant compromise hearing before the Supreme Court…the settlement must be reasonable, adequate, and in the child's...
04/26/2026

At an Infant compromise hearing before the Supreme Court…the settlement must be reasonable, adequate, and in the child's best interest.

04/17/2026

Important Immigration Update:

During a recent USCIS Operations Committee meeting, it was confirmed that the pause on certain immigration benefit processing is still in effect. As of now, there have been no reported approvals under National Interest Exceptions (NIE).

The ban also remains in place for individuals born in “high-risk” countries. This applies regardless of any other nationality the individual may hold.

For legal guidance or questions, feel free to reach out.

04/13/2026

Immigration consequences of a criminal record

04/11/2026

Important Update on SIJ Cases (Special Immigrant Juveniles)

USCIS has ended automatic consideration of deferred action for SIJ applicants who are waiting for a visa. This means many children may no longer receive temporary protection or work permits while they wait.
Memo issued: April 10, 2026
Effective date: May 10, 2026

• The U.S. Department of Labor has updated the daily meal charge for H-2A workers (temporary agricultural workers), now ...
04/08/2026

• The U.S. Department of Labor has updated the daily meal charge for H-2A workers (temporary agricultural workers), now capped at $16.58 per day for three meals.

• It also updated travel reimbursements for H-2A and H-2B workers (temporary non-agricultural workers), requiring at least $16.58 per day and up to $68.00 per day with receipts.

• Example: An employer cannot charge more than $16.58/day for meals, and must reimburse travel at least $16.58/day—or up to $68/day if workers provide receipts—so reviewing these rules is key for compliance.

04/07/2026
09/25/2025

إغلاق الحكومة (Government Shutdown)

إذا لم يوافق الكونغرس على ميزانية الحكومة في الوقت المحدد، قد تتوقف بعض دوائر الحكومة عن العمل. هذا يسمّى “إغلاق حكومي”.
خلال الإغلاق، يبقى فقط الموظفون الأساسيون يعملون.

فيما يلي ملخص لما قد يحدث للدوائر المتعلقة بالهجرة في حالة الإغلاق:



وزارة الأمن الداخلي (DHS)

أغلب عمل الوزارة يعتبر ضروري، لذلك ستبقى مفتوحة.

محاكم الهجرة (EOIR)
• القضايا الخاصة بالمحتجزين ستستمر.
• باقي القضايا سيتم تأجيلها إلى موعد لاحق.

دائرة خدمات الهجرة والجنسية (USCIS)

ستبقى مفتوحة لأنها لا تعتمد على تمويل الكونغرس. بعض البرامج القليلة التي يمولها الكونغرس قد تتأثر.

وزارة العمل (DOL)

مكتب اعتماد العمالة الأجنبية (OFLC) سيتوقف عن العمل كليًا خلال الإغلاق.

وزارة الخارجية (DOS)

التأشيرات وجوازات السفر ستبقى تعمل. لكن إذا طال الإغلاق، قد يقتصر العمل على التأشيرات الدبلوماسية والحالات الطارئة (حياة أو موت).

مكتب أمبودسمان USCIS

سيتوقف كليًا عن العمل خلال الإغلاق.

الجمارك وحماية الحدود (CBP)

المنافذ ستبقى مفتوحة، لكن الطلبات المقدمة على الحدود قد تتأثر.

مكاتب الكونغرس لخدمة الناس

قد تُغلق بعض مكاتب أعضاء الكونغرس. يجب التواصل مع المكتب المعني للتأكد.

دائرة الهجرة والجمارك (ICE)
• ستستمر عمليات التوقيف والترحيل.
• محامو ICE سيركزون على قضايا المحتجزين.
• مكتب الطلاب وبرامج التبادل (SEVP) سيبقى مفتوح

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Brooklyn, NY
11220

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Thursday 9am - 6pm

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