Understanding the Importance of an Asylum Attorney in the US Welcome to Wilner & O’Reilly Immigration Law Firm. We provide essential legal services for individuals like you in need of protection and a fresh start. When navigating the complex landscape of immigration law, the assistance of an experienced asylum attorney... read more →
Oct
09
Oct
09
Understanding the Role of a Deportation Defense Attorney in Immigration Law Matters When engaging with the arduous process of immigration, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. At Wilner & O’Reilly, we have a team of highly skilled deportation defense attorneys familiar with the intricate aspects of immigration law. Our primary... read more →
Sep
14
In 1966 the United States Congress enacted the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). The CAA was placed into law in response to the large influx of Cuban citizens fleeing to the United States to escape Fidel Castro’s regime after he took power in 1959. By meeting specific eligibility criteria, the CAA... read more →
Sep
08
Lawful permanent residents that meet certain requirements are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship/naturalization. We are currently experiencing very fast processing times for citizenship/naturalization applications with USCIS as some applications are being processed and scheduled for interview within weeks after applying. To be eligible to apply for naturalization through Form... read more →
Aug
23
If your application for political asylum (or other immigration application) has been pending for an unusually long time, you should consider filing a writ of mandamus in the United States District Court. The writ is a powerful federal court remedy designed to ensure government accountability, uphold the rule of law,... read more →
Aug
09
For many immigrants living in the United States, one of the most challenging aspects is being separated from their loved ones. As of July 21, 2023, the National Visa Center began to send out invitations to allow certain petitioners to participate in the Family Reunification Parole (“FRP”) process for their... read more →
Jul
16
Every day the U.S./Mexico border is overwhelmed by persons from other countries seeking asylum in the United States. To prevail on a claim for asylum, one must demonstrate past persecution on account of their race, religion, national origin, membership in particular social groups, or their political opinion. If past persecution... read more →
Jul
06
Recently, I have had many consultations with frustrated applicants seeking remedies for their delayed applications. We have seen naturalizations taking over 3 years without any substantial updates, adjustment of status applications that has taken over 4 years still under review to affirmative asylum applications pending for over 7 years with... read more →
Jun
09
In many parts of the world, members of the LGBTQ community face severe discrimination, hate crimes, and even death due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Homosexuality is still criminalized in a staggering number of countries, with some even considering the imposition of the death penalty for these individuals.... read more →
Jun
01
As an attorney specializing in immigration law, I have consulted with numerous individuals in search of lawful permanent residency (“green cards”) in the United States. During these consultations, I am often required to share lengthy processing times and the potential for prolonged separation from loved ones during the consular process,... read more →

