Clarke & Associates, Long Island Immigration Attorneys

Our office is OPEN for business as we continue to serve our clients. Someone is available to answer your calls and emails ([email protected]) during normal business hours, and we are conducting PHONE CONSULTATIONS by APPOINTMENTS only. (516-536-2680 or 516-996-7790). Thank you for your continued support in these times. Don't forget to click the like button below.

MClarke and Associates would like all it's clients to know that although our office is closed, we are avidly working on your applications, and we are responding to correspondences from the various immigration departments. Our lines are still open for questions, and we would be conducting phone consultations, (516-536-2680). You can email documents to [email protected].

We wish you all the best and encourage you to stay safe in these uncertain times. Looking forward to continuing to serve you. We appreciate your business.

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Beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020, USCIS asylum offices will not be open for walk-in assistance or for non-interview inquiry appointments until further notice. Asylum offices will only be open to individuals appearing for previously scheduled interview appointments. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at: 516-536-2680 or 516-996-7790.

USCIS Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public
As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USCIS will provide emergency services for limited situations.

Dear Clients:
The office of MClarke & Associates LLC is physically closed to the public until further notice. Our staff will continue to work during this time. Please contact our office either by email, [email protected] - or by telephone at 516-536-2680 or 516-996-7790).

We understand that it is a stressful time for everyone, and we wish that you and your family stay safe.
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Millicent Y. Clarke and staff.

Clarke & Associates, Long Island Immigration Attorneys

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