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Not So Basic Questions to Ask Your Immigration Attorney

The United States has a complex immigration system. It is important to fully understand your immigration status and what to keep in mind when you seek legal representation. This guide contains questions you should ask your attorney during your initial consultation, and as your case progresses.

ICE Deployment at U.S. Airports: What Immigrants and International Travelers Need to Know

In March 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began deploying agents to U.S. airports in response to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing shortages caused by an ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding shutdown. Although intended to ease operational strain, the expanded and more visible ICE presence increases immigration enforcement risk at airports and highlights the need for careful legal planning before domestic or international travel.

GYH Announces Strategic Partnership with Apolo & Cassinelli

GYH recently hosted a practical and engaging discussion focused on the key immigration, tax, and trade considerations U.S. business owners should evaluate before relocating.

Thinking of Moving Your Business to France?

GYH recently hosted a practical and engaging discussion focused on the key immigration, tax, and trade considerations U.S. business owners should evaluate before relocating.

Essential Information on ICE Procedures After an I-9 Audit for Restaurant Operators

In light of the I-9 audits conducted in May, Managing Partner Becki Young and Of Counsel Mary Pivec break down the audit process and the potential consequences businesses may face.

What Employers Need to Know About the New H-1B Landscape

With the H-1B modernization rule, the new $100,000 H-1B fee for certain cases, and lottery structure changes now in effect, the H-1B program looks very different than it did just a few years ago.

Extradition to the United States, Part 2: Current Status of Third Country Removals

Third-country removals are occurring most often where a noncitizen has a final order of removal, but they have protection from removal to their country of origin (e.g., Withholding of Removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act or protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”)). Historically, it was extremely rare for the U.S. government to remove noncitizens with Withholding of Removal or CAT protection to a third country, but the current administration has aggressively ramped up third-country removal efforts. 

U.S. Wine Importer Moving to France: Immigration, Tax and Trade Issues to Consider  

For U.S. entrepreneurs looking to relocate to France - especially those in cross-border industries like wine and spirits - immigration and trade issues are deeply interconnected.  

When “It Should Be Easy” Isn’t: Why Understanding Removal Proceedings Matters

In this blog post, Attorney Marcela Villeda Sanchinelli shares the story of “Amy,” a client who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years after multiple entries without inspection and an unclear immigration history.