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Merrick Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Paykin Law

4.9
89 Reviews

  • Serving Merrick, NY and Nassau County, New York

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Paykin Law is always reliable, dependable and accessible, with only one goal in mind - to deliver the best possible outcome.

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Mingyuan (Sunny) Zhang Esq.
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Terezakis Law Firm, PLLC

4.8
91 Reviews

  • Serving Merrick, NY and Nassau County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • DEPORTATION, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, AND ALL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS - Trials and Appeals 516-253-0997

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George A. Terezakis
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Outerbridge Law P.C.

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  • Serving Merrick, NY and Nassau County, New York

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Established NYC General Practice Law Firm addressing all legal issues with highlighted focus on landlord tenant and real estate law.

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Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge Esq., MBA
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Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C.

4.1
80 Reviews

  • Serving Merrick, NY and Nassau County, New York

  • Law Firm with 73 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to the Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. law firm. For the past 25 years we have been committed to satisfying the needs of our clients. We are TOUGH but CARING; HONEST but... Read More

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Glenn D. Levine
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Law Office of Patricia M. Pastor PLLC

5.0
28 Reviews

  • Serving Merrick, NY and Nassau County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • We represent survivors of: Sexual Assault/Rape, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Trafficking, Gender Violence, Pregnancy Discrimination. We also handle immigration matters.

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Patricia M. Pastor Esq.
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Edward A. Bernstein

  • 1745 Merrick Avenue, Suite 3, Merrick, NY 11566

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Commonly Asked Immigration Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

My lawyer withdrew me from green card

Alan Lee
Answered by attorney Alan Lee
Immigration lawyer at Alan Lee Arthur Lee, Attorneys at Law
Luckily in your case, it appears from your question that the only thing that you have lost from your lawyer mistakenly withdrawing your green card application is the loss of 6 months and paying another immigration fee. I am surprised, however, that the lawyer is not volunteering to pay your filing fees to Immigration since he made the mistake. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Luckily in your case, it appears from your question that the only thing that you have lost from your lawyer mistakenly withdrawing your green card application is the loss of 6 months and paying another immigration fee. I am surprised, however, that the lawyer is not volunteering to pay your filing fees to Immigration since he made the mistake. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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Should I apply for OPT or EAD through asylum?

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Answered by attorney Michael Alexander Yurasov-Lichtenberg (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Havens Lichtenberg PLLC
The answer depends on your priorities. Since 150 days elapsed after you filed an asylum application, you are eligible to file for an EAD; you will not have to pay the filing fee for the initial EAD; nor will you need a new SEVIS Form I-20 (and have to pay the extension of status and SEVIS fees). An asylum-based EAD can be renewed every year while your asylum case remains pending in USCIS or in the courts. On the other hand, if you apply for OPT, it will give you a year of legal status in the U.S. that will not depend on the outcome of your asylum application: if USCIS denies your asylum application, it will place you in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court; but, if you will be on OPT at that time, the Court will dismiss the proceedings - because you will have legal status, and not be subject to removal. This could give you an opportunity to look for other ways to remain in the U.S. legally (by taking another course of study, or by finding an employer willing to sponsor you for a work visa, etc.)
The answer depends on your priorities. Since 150 days elapsed after you filed an asylum application, you are eligible to file for an EAD; you will not have to pay the filing fee for the initial EAD; nor will you need a new SEVIS Form I-20 (and have to pay the extension of status and SEVIS fees). An asylum-based EAD can be renewed every year while your asylum case remains pending in USCIS or in the courts. On the other hand, if you apply for OPT, it will give you a year of legal status in the U.S. that will not depend on the outcome of your asylum application: if USCIS denies your asylum application, it will place you in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court; but, if you will be on OPT at that time, the Court will dismiss the proceedings - because you will have legal status, and not be subject to removal. This could give you an opportunity to look for other ways to remain in the U.S. legally (by taking another course of study, or by finding an employer willing to sponsor you for a work visa, etc.)
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Could different names on the green card and birth certificate be a problem for me to apply for SSI?

Alena Shautsova
Answered by attorney Alena Shautsova
Immigration lawyer at Law Offices of Alena Shautsova
It is best to confirm all the names to one standard. You probably will have to amend the way the names are read on the green card. However, prior to doing that, you should speak with the SSA.
It is best to confirm all the names to one standard. You probably will have to amend the way the names are read on the green card. However, prior to doing that, you should speak with the SSA.
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