Gursoy Law Firm, P.C.

The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with clients, focusing on respect, communication, and careful guidance through complex legal matters.

• Asylum cases – preparing and filing asylum applications, including complex cases and those in Immigration Court.
• Immigration Court / deportation (removal) defense – representing individuals before Immigration Judges, including trials, hearings, and other forms of relief from removal.
• Family-based immigration – helping families stay together through family immigration processes.
• Naturalization and citizenship – assisting eligible permanent residents with the process of becoming U.S. citizens.
• Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) matters – assisting children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected to pursue SIJ status and work toward permanent residency.

Approach to Immigration Cases

• The firm focuses on immigration court and asylum proceedings, where cross-examination, evidence, and legal strategy are critical.
• Cases are prepared as if they will be argued before a judge, not just processed as paperwork.
• The team moves quickly to meet strict immigration deadlines.
• Every client has access to their files and case information through the firm's software portal.

If you are facing asylum deadlines, immigration court proceedings, deportation concerns, or need help with family-based immigration or citizenship, Gursoy Law Firm focuses its practice on these types of cases.

1624 Voorhies Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11235

Phone

• Main phone: 718-646-5783
• The firm invites prospective clients to call to schedule a free consultation.

Locations Served

• The firm represents clients in New York, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida.

Language Support

• The firm notes "Se Habla Español", indicating Spanish-language support is available.

Client Access

• Every client has access to their files and cases via the firm's software portal.

For consultations, case evaluations, or questions about immigration matters, prospective clients are encouraged to call the firm directly.

• A divorce does not affect a standard 10-year permanent green card.
• A divorce can affect a 2-year conditional green card obtained through marriage; in that situation, an I-751 waiver and proof of a good-faith marriage may be required to keep status.

Divorce and Immigration Status

• Undocumented immigrants can generally file for divorce in U.S. family courts if they meet the state's residency requirements.

Child Custody and Support

• Child custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child, not immigration status alone.
• It can be possible for an undocumented parent to receive sole custody when that is in the child's best interest.
• Child support obligations continue even if a parent is deported, though enforcement can be more complex across borders.
• Child support is typically calculated using state-specific formulas based on each parent's income and the child's needs.

Protective Orders and Domestic Violence

• A protective order (restraining order) can require an abuser to stay away from the survivor's home and workplace, regardless of immigration status.
• Survivors of domestic violence may be eligible for immigration relief such as U visas or VAWA protections.

Other Family Law Topics Covered in the FAQs

• Immigration status generally does not change how marital assets are divided in divorce; courts divide marital property under state law.
• A person may be able to file for divorce in the U.S. even if their spouse lives in another country, provided service and procedural requirements are met.
• Taking a child out of the country without proper consent or a court order when custody is shared can be treated as international parental kidnapping.
• Custody orders can sometimes be modified later if there is a substantial change in circumstances.
• The FAQs recommend legal representation in divorce or custody matters because mistakes in paperwork can have long-term legal and financial consequences.

These FAQs are general educational information. For advice on a specific family law situation, the firm directs individuals to contact Gursoy Law Firm.

• Individuals who fear persecution or harm in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group may be eligible for asylum.
• Asylum applications generally must be filed within one year of the applicant's last arrival in the United States, unless there are extraordinary or changed circumstances.
• Documentary evidence is helpful, but asylum can be granted based solely on credible testimony.
• Asylum applicants may become eligible to apply for employment authorization (a work permit/EAD) after a waiting period (the FAQs describe this as approximately 150 days after filing, assuming no applicant-caused delays).

Deportation / Removal Defense

• Individuals who receive a deportation or removal order may still have options, including appeals, motions to reopen or reconsider, and other forms of relief.
• A Notice to Appear (NTA) is a legal document that starts removal proceedings and requires the person to appear before an immigration judge.
• Moving to a new state does not cancel Immigration Court obligations; individuals must still attend all hearings and file the appropriate change-of-address and, if needed, a motion to change venue.
• Cancellation of Removal is a defense in Immigration Court that, when granted, stops deportation and can provide a green card, subject to statutory requirements such as continuous physical presence, good moral character, and hardship to qualifying relatives.

Green Cards, Unlawful Presence, and Overstays

• Entering the U.S. without inspection generally makes it difficult to adjust status inside the country; certain applicants may need waivers and consular processing abroad.
• Overstaying a visa can create periods of unlawful presence, which can lead to multi-year bars on returning to the U.S. after departure, depending on how long the overstay lasted.
• Marriage to a U.S. citizen can sometimes help forgive an overstay or provide a path to a green card in specific situations.

Other Immigration Topics in the FAQs

• U visas – for certain crime victims who suffered mental or physical abuse and assist law enforcement; these visas can provide status, work authorization, and a path to a green card.
• VAWA – allows certain abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to self-petition for permanent residence without the abuser's participation.
• DACA and travel – DACA recipients generally cannot travel internationally without Advance Parole, and leaving the U.S. without it can terminate DACA status.
• Advance Parole with pending green card – leaving the U.S. while an adjustment of status application is pending, without approved Advance Parole, can cause the application to be treated as abandoned.
• Citizenship timing – green card holders typically must wait several years before applying for U.S. citizenship, with different timelines depending on the basis for the green card.

These FAQs on the firm's site are general information, not individualized legal advice. For case-specific guidance, the firm directs individuals to contact Gursoy Law Firm directly.

• An individual's immigration status does not prevent them from filing a personal injury lawsuit in the United States.
• Injured people may seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages, even if they are undocumented or are paid in cash.

Workers' Compensation

• In almost all states, undocumented workers are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits for job-related injuries, which can cover medical treatment and part of lost wages.

Car Accidents and Other Injury Claims

• After a car accident, important steps include reporting the crash, gathering evidence and photos, getting the other driver's insurance information, and seeking medical attention.
• Personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients typically pay no upfront legal fees and the attorney is paid a percentage of any settlement or verdict.
• The value of a case depends on the severity of injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Many states allow recovery even when the injured person is partially at fault, under comparative negligence rules.
• If an at-fault driver is uninsured, claims may be made under the injured person's Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage.

Additional Personal Injury Topics Covered in the FAQs

• Claims related to falls from scaffolds or ladders at construction sites may involve both workers' compensation and potential third-party claims, depending on the facts and local law.
• The statute of limitations (deadline to sue) for personal injury cases is usually a limited number of years, and missing it may permanently bar recovery.
• Passengers injured in a friend's car can typically bring claims against the responsible driver's insurance policy.
• "Slip and fall" cases involve injuries caused by hazardous conditions on someone else's property, where liability depends on what the property owner knew or should have known.

These FAQs are general educational information. For advice on a specific accident or injury, the firm directs individuals to contact Gursoy Law Firm for an evaluation.

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