Blog | News and Updates from Benach Collopy LLP

March 19, 2025

It's official! We have changed our name and our leadership to be Benach, Pitney, Reilly LLP. Ava Benach, Sarah Beth Pitney and Erica Reilly will take the lead of this mighty vessel and...

What has Trump done?

March 17, 2025

Trump's Second Term Immigration Actions: Unprecedented and Harsh The Trump 2.0 Presidency began with a flurry of bellicose executive orders promising a deportation initiative without precedent. Some of his worst ideas, such as restricting birthright...

A Second Muslim Ban?

March 7, 2025

by César Romero Trump's Travel Ban and Rising Concerns of Religious Discrimination In the days following President Donald Trump’s first inauguration, his administration swiftly enacted an executive order that imposed a 90-day travel ban on...

Do I have to “register?”

February 27, 2025

The news, and our phones, have been abuzz with the news that the Trump administration is requiring immigrants to "register" with the Department of Homeland Security. While the requirement of registration was included in the...

Expedited Removal: What is it? Who is vulnerable? How to protect yourself.

February 3, 2025

by Erica Reilly Introduction: Expanded Use of Expedited Removal In their first week back in office, the Trump Administration expanded the use of Expedited Removal. While expedited removal is not new, the policy greatly changes...

I am a naturalized U.S. citizen. Can they take away my citizenship?

February 1, 2025

by Ava Benach Introduction: Immigration Fears Under the Trump Administration It is not even two weeks into the second Trump administration and the fear in the immigrant community is overwhelming. At Benach Collopy, we have...

When ICE is at your Home- Know Your Rights

January 28, 2025

by Ian Taronji The Initial Encounter: Stay Calm and Take Control It is the moment every immigrant fears – a loud knock at the door at 5:00 am, a lot of commotion and noise, and...

Trump’s Move to Restrict Asylum- Will it Work?

January 27, 2025

By David Secor. In their first week back in office, the Trump Administration broadly declared that “President Trump has further restricted access to the provisions of the immigration laws that would enable any illegal alien...

“Blatantly Unconstitutional:” Birthright citizenship is not going anywhere

January 26, 2025

by Sarah Pitney Birthright Citizenship: A Legal Foundation Let’s start off with the long story short – Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Children born in the United States are U.S. citizens,...

When ICE Comes to the Workplace

January 26, 2025

by Ava Benach There has been a lot of discussion about workplace "raids" since the Trump administration took over on Monday, January 20. But a lot of the information is often inaccurate and has the...

When is a Warrant Not a Warrant: How to Protect Yourself from ICE in Your Home?

January 22, 2025

By David Secor. As we enter the new Trump Administration, many are rightfully concerned about what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents appear in their communities and how to respond if...

N-400 Naturalization Application: A Step-by-Step Guide

January 16, 2025

Key Highlights This guide outlines a clear, step-by-step breakdown of the N-400 application process, covering essential aspects from eligibility criteria to the final oath ceremony. The information provided delves into key requirements, document preparation, and...

A New Era at Benach Collopy

January 13, 2025

After 13 years of leading Benach Collopy with Ava Benach, Dree Collopy is moving on to a new challenge. Beginning this month, Dree will be focusing her time and energy on teaching the next generation...

Understanding the K-1 Fiancé Visa Process: From Petition to Green Card

December 17, 2024

Key Highlights The K-1 visa lets the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen come to the U.S. to get married. The steps include filing a petition, applying for a visa, going through a consular interview,...

Understanding and Navigating USCIS Processing Times

December 13, 2024

The Common Question: 'How Long Will This Take? Easily the most frequent question we get as immigration lawyers is “how long is this going to take?” This makes sense. The lengthy processing delays by the...