Yazici Law, Gokhan Yazici, Esq.

11/14/2025

11/08/2025

The Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not open at this time. We are aware of reports of fraudulent claims that DV-2027 entry is open and of individuals and services falsely claiming they can increase your chances of selection. This is not true.
DV-2027 registration dates and details about changes to this year’s process will be announced by the Department of State when available.

10/10/2025

USCIS will stop accepting paper checks and money orders by October 28, 2025. From that date, filing fees must be paid electronically — either by ACH debit (Form G-1650) or credit card (Form G-1450). This change follows a federal order requiring agencies to move away from paper payments to improve speed, efficiency, and security.

09/22/2025

Crystal clear waters, blue skies, and pure serenity. Çeşme, Türkiye

09/04/2025

Pentagon authorizes military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.

The Trump administration is looking at a variety of options to help resolve the significant backlog of immigration cases, including hiring additional immigration judges

08/27/2025

English / Turkish -USCIS Policy Update – Naturalization Applicants /USCIS’ten Vatandaşlık Başvuruları İçin Yeni Politika

✨ USCIS Policy Update – Naturalization Applicants ✨
On August 22, 2027, USCIS announced it is resuming personal (neighborhood) investigations for people applying for U.S. citizenship 🇺🇸.
These investigations are meant to verify eligibility for naturalization, including:�✅ Residency�✅ Good moral character�✅ Attachment to the U.S. Constitution�✅ Commitment to the good order & happiness of the U.S.
⚖️ Importantly, USCIS is ending the general waiver of these investigations. From now on, each case will be reviewed individually.
📌 If you are considering naturalization, now more than ever you should be prepared with strong documentation and legal guidance.
Yazici Law�Gokhan Yazici, Esq.�📧 E-mail: [email protected]�📞 Tel: (646) 657-8144

🇹🇷 Türkçe

✨ USCIS’ten Vatandaşlık Başvuruları İçin Yeni Politika ✨

USCIS, 22 Ağustos 2027 tarihinde açıkladı:�Artık vatandaşlık başvurularında şahsi (mahalle) soruşturmalar yeniden başlatılıyor 🇺🇸.
Bu soruşturmalar, başvuru sahibinin vatandaşlık için uygunluğunu teyit etmek için yapılacak. İnceleme konuları şunları kapsıyor:�✅ İkamet�✅ İyi ahlaki karakter�✅ ABD Anayasası’na bağlılık�✅ ABD’nin düzeni ve refahına bağlılık
⚖️ Önemli nokta: USCIS, genel muafiyeti kaldırıyor ve artık her dosya için ayrı ayrı değerlendirme yapacak.
📌 Eğer vatandaşlık başvurusu yapmayı düşünüyorsanız, güçlü belgelerle ve doğru hukuki yönlendirme ile hazırlanmanız her zamankinden daha önemli.
Yazici Law�Av. Gokhan Yazici�📧 E-posta: [email protected]�📞 Tel: (646) 657-8144

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a safe and fun celebration! 🎆✨

06/11/2025

MEMORANDUM

To: Clients Traveling to the United States
From: Gokhan Yazici, Esq.
Re: CBP Searches of Electronic Devices at U.S. Ports of Entry
Date: June 11, 2025

Please be advised that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may inspect electronic devices during the admission process at ports of entry, including land borders and airports. This includes physical searches of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other digital equipment in your possession. CBP may also review your social media accounts and online activity.

CBP officers have broad discretion to question travelers, inspect personal belongings, and determine admissibility into the United States—regardless of visa status. Officers may request that you unlock your phone or laptop and provide associated passwords. While U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may legally refuse (though this can result in delays or seizure of the device), visa holders do not have the same rights and may be denied entry if they do not comply.

If a device is confiscated, you should politely request the name, badge number, and agency of the officer, and ask for a receipt or contact the agency to obtain one.

It is advisable to carry the contact information of your immigration attorney, along with a trusted local friend or family member. If you suspect that you are being referred to secondary inspection, consider sending a brief message before your phone is taken.

Please note that travelers denied entry are not always placed on the next flight out. In some cases, individuals have been held in CBP custody for several days or longer.

If referred to secondary inspection, you may request an interpreter if needed. Interviews conducted during secondary inspection are typically recorded and transcribed.

To safeguard your personal information and reduce risks at the border, we recommend the following:

Use full-disk encryption on all devices.
Set strong alphanumeric passwords (avoid 4-digit codes).
Disable biometric logins such as Face ID or fingerprint unlock.
Consider traveling without your primary laptop or using a loaner device.
Back up sensitive data to the cloud and permanently delete it from your device, including “recently deleted” folders.
Be aware that CBP may access cached content even when devices are in airplane mode.
Power off all devices before reaching the port of entry to ensure password or biometric input is required to access them.
If you have any questions regarding these recommendations or need further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Sincerely,
Gokhan Yazici, Esq.
Attorney at Law
[email protected]
(646) 657-8144

05/24/2025

Back when the bell was my soundtrack. 😁