The Law Office of Yifei He, PLLC | Manhattan, New York City Arrested or charged with a misdemeanor in New York? Your immigration status could be at serious risk. Call us now at 917-338-7678 or or schedule a free confidential consultation. Introduction: Why Misdemeanors Matter for Immigrants Many people believe misdemeanors are minor legal matters […]

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About the Lawyers for Immigrants podcast: In each episode of Lawyers for Immigrants, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many different ways they can help immigrants to the USA. In this episode, Yifei He speaks with Neil Tyra, trust and estate attorney, and owner at The Tyra Law Firm, LLC. Learn more […]

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Overview                 VAWA stands for Violence Against Women Act and protects immigrant men and women. VAWA was first introduced into the law in 1994, providing noncitizens the ability to receive immigration relief without their spouse if they are a victim of domestic violence. This process is called self-petitioning. In 2000, the Battered Immigrant Women Protection […]

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About the Lawyers for Immigrants podcast: In each episode of Lawyers for Immigrants, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many different ways they can help immigrants to the USA. In this episode, Yifei He speaks with Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Founder and Managing Member at The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich with offices in […]

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Overview Deportation is the act of removing a foreign national from a country where their presence is unlawful. Deportation occurs when the U.S. government discovers that an individual has either entered the U.S. illegally, overstayed their visa, or violated United States laws. See https://www.usa.gov/deportation for further information about deportation. This article discusses why someone may be placed […]

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In this Video, I discuss Green Card Sponsorship Issues including the required Income Eligibility for Sponsors. In light of the recent Memorial Day Holiday, I also include a discussion on reduced income requirements for members of the Military.

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Yifei He speaks with family law attorney, Beatrice Leong, about situations where non-citizen spouses need a divorce. If they do not understand their rights, they may feel trapped and helpless. Fears about immigration status shouldn’t keep anyone tied to a bad spouse! In each episode, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many […]

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Overview New York City is home to millions of immigrants and their families. In New York City, there are more options for immigrants to get health insurance than other states. The COVID-19 pandemic also urged New York law makers to come up with solutions for both documented and undocumented immigrants. Health Insurance In New York […]

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Hello, I am Attorney Yifei He, from the Law Office of Yifei He PLLC. I am an experienced immigration attorney and I focus my business around helping immigrants achieve American citizenship. I would like to introduce you all to my firm’s newest resource, a video podcast called “Lawyers for Immigrants.” My podcast is geared toward […]

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When I Apply for a Green Card I Will Automatically Receive a Ten Year One When you first apply for a Green Card, and you have been married for less than two years, you will be given a temporary Green Card, which typically lasts for two years. After that, and subject to specific laws and […]

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