Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm

Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Founded in 1997, Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm is one of the largest immigration firms in the Carolinas. We strive to exceed those expectations.

We are a vibrant and growing practice, representing individuals and companies of all sizes in a variety of industries. Founded in 1997, Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm has grown from a small boutique immigration law firm of one attorney and two paralegals to a law firm of over 20 professionals specializing in U.S. inbound and global immigration and employment compliance matters. We represent emplo

yers and individuals in all regions of the United States and around the world. Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm represents companies in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, energy, pharma, education and information technology, to name a few. Our clients credit our success to our superior knowledge and outstanding customer service. We welcome you to take a look at some of our client commentary. We recognize the fact that clients expect thorough advice, experienced staff, streamlined processes, efficient technology and timely responses to their questions and queries. Regardless of company size or project complexity, our firm manages a full spectrum of U.S. and global immigration matters. From visas to the U.S. or elsewhere, to worksite compliance, our firm has years of experience developing clear strategies that enable companies and individuals to accomplish their business goals while leaving the legal work to us. Let us be your passport to the world of immigration and employment compliance too. Call us today for assistance!

โณ One of the most common questions employers and foreign national professionals ask is: How long does the employment-bas...
06/17/2026

โณ One of the most common questions employers and foreign national professionals ask is: How long does the employment-based nonimmigrant visa process take?

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Processing times vary based on visa type, government backlogs, consular delays and other factors.

As timelines continue to fluctuate, proactive immigration planning is more important than ever for workforce management and talent retention. In her latest article, Senior Associate Attorney Ana Delgado Hualde breaks down key timing considerations and strategies for planning ahead.

๐Ÿ”— https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/06/11/how-long-does-the-employment-based-nonimmigrant-visa-process-take-a-strategic-guide-for-employers-and-foreign-national-professionals/

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐ˆ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ญOur Firm was recently recognized as the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Caro...
06/15/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐ˆ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ญ

Our Firm was recently recognized as the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Carolinas Chapter Pro Bono Champion for our work with Legal Aid of North Carolina.

Pro bono service remains an important part of our commitment to the community. We're grateful for the opportunity to help expand access to legal services and proud to support this vital work.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the Pro Bono Champion award: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/19/garfinkel-immigration-law-firm-named-2026-aila-carolinas-chapter-pro-bono-champion/

โšฝ The FIFA World Cup is here.For many international visitors, attending the tournament has been years in the making. Wit...
06/11/2026

โšฝ The FIFA World Cup is here.

For many international visitors, attending the tournament has been years in the making. With matches taking place across the U.S., as well as Mexico and Canada, millions of people will travel to experience one of the world's largest sporting events.

The latest article from Associate Attorney William Crotty breaks down key immigration considerations every international traveler should understand before heading to the United States.

๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/15/traveling-to-the-united-states-for-the-fifa-world-cup-immigration-tips-every-international-fan-should-know/

๐Ÿ›๏ธ A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful and vacated the policy.W...
06/09/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful and vacated the policy.

While the ruling represents a significant challenge to the administration's position, the legal process is likely not over. The government is expected to appeal and may seek to preserve the policy during that process.

๐Ÿ”— Our latest article explains what employers and foreign nationals should know about the ruling: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/06/09/federal-judge-rules-100k-h-1b-visa-fee-unlawful-what-employers-and-foreign-nationals-should-know/

โš–๏ธ A federal judge has vacated a USCIS policy that paused the processing of immigration benefit requests filed by nation...
06/05/2026

โš–๏ธ A federal judge has vacated a USCIS policy that paused the processing of immigration benefit requests filed by nationals of countries subject to the administration's travel ban.

If the decision stands, USCIS could resume adjudicating applications and petitions that have been delayed for months. ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง, ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ, ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ฅ.

Our team is monitoring developments closely and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Learn more about the ruling โžก๏ธ https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/06/05/federal-judge-vacates-uscis-pause-on-immigration-applications-for-nationals-from-travel-ban-countries/

๐Ÿ† We are honored to share that we've once again been recognized in the latest Chambers USA Guide. For the sixth consecut...
06/04/2026

๐Ÿ† We are honored to share that we've once again been recognized in the latest Chambers USA Guide.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Firm and Managing Partner Hannah F. Little earned a Band 1 ranking for Immigration in North Carolina, while Founding Partner Emeritus Steven H. Garfinkel received the distinguished Senior Statesperson designation.

Because Chambers rankings are based on independent research and feedback from clients, peers and industry professionals, this recognition is especially meaningful. We are grateful for the continued trust and support of our clients, colleagues and community.

๐Ÿ”— Read more about the recognition: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/06/04/garfinkel-immigration-hannah-f-little-and-steven-h-garfinkel-recognized-in-2026-chambers-usa-guide/

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ Planning a trip to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup 2026?Many fans are focused on match schedules, flights, hotels and...
06/02/2026

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ Planning a trip to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Many fans are focused on match schedules, flights, hotels and securing tickets. But one of the most important parts of the trip may be one that gets overlooked: immigration planning.

If attending the World Cup is on your bucket list, now is the time to understand your immigration options and make sure your travel documents are in order.

We break down key immigration considerations for international fans in the latest article from Associate Attorney William Crotty: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/15/traveling-to-the-united-states-for-the-fifa-world-cup-immigration-tips-every-international-fan-should-know/

USCIS recently issued policy guidance emphasizing their view that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit, not a...
05/28/2026

USCIS recently issued policy guidance emphasizing their view that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit, not a replacement for traditional immigrant visa processing through a U.S. consulate abroad.

While adjustment of status has always involved some degree of discretion, this guidance marks a shift from decades of agency practice.

โš ๏ธAn important note is that adjustment of status has not been wholly eliminated. However, we may begin to see:

โ€” Increased scrutiny during adjudications
โ€” More requests for evidence
โ€” Expanded review of discretionary factors

There are still major unanswered questions about how broadly USCIS officers will apply this policy, and portions of the guidance are likely to face legal challenges.

๐Ÿ”— We examine the practical implications of the guidance and key planning considerations for applicants and employers here: https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/27/new-uscis-adjustment-of-status-policy-memo-what-applicants-and-employers-should-know/

๐Ÿ“ฃ Late last week, USCIS issued a policy memo stating that adjustment of status is a โ€œmatter of discretion and administra...
05/26/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Late last week, USCIS issued a policy memo stating that adjustment of status is a โ€œmatter of discretion and administrative graceโ€ and does not replace the ordinary consular visa process.

Many practical questions remain, including how the guidance will be implemented and whether it could affect cases already pending with USCIS. At this stage, the memo should be viewed as general policy guidance rather than an indicator of outcomes in any specific case.

Our attorneys are monitoring developments closely and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Read our full client alert here:
https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/22/uscis-issues-policy-memo-on-adjustment-of-status-details-to-come/

We are honored to share that we have been named the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Carolinas Chapt...
05/20/2026

We are honored to share that we have been named the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Carolinas Chapter Pro Bono Champion!

This recognition is especially meaningful because pro bono work has always been an important part of who we are as a firm. We are incredibly proud of the attorneys and staff who dedicate their time to serving our community through advocacy and service.

Thank you to Legal Aid of North Carolina for the nomination, the AILA Carolinas Chapter for the recognition, and the many organizations and individuals we are privileged to work alongside every day.

Learn more about our Pro Bono Champion award here โžก๏ธ https://www.garfinkelimmigration.com/2026/05/19/garfinkel-immigration-law-firm-named-2026-aila-carolinas-chapter-pro-bono-champion/

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