Ukrainians in the United States: TPS, Uniting for Ukraine (U4U), and Your Best Immigration Options in 2026 For hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians living in the United States, the last several years have brought both hope and uncertainty. Many entered […]
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Asylum for Ukrainians in the United States: What You Need to Know in 2026
Asylum for Ukrainians in the United States: What You Need to Know in 2026
Matter of Bain: Discretion & Criminal History in Cancellation of Removal
Matter of Bain: Discretion & Criminal History in Cancellation of Removal In Matter of Bain, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) reviewed a case involving a lawful permanent resident (LPR) from the Bahamas who sought cancellation of removal under § […]
Renewing Your Work Permit: Essential Guide for Immigrants in the USA
As an experienced New York immigration lawyer serving clients from Russia and Ukraine and around the world, I understand the stress you face when your employment authorization is nearing expiration. For high-income professionals, families supporting children, or asylum-seeking individuals, losing […]
What Happens If Your Marriage Falls Apart Before You Remove Conditions on Your Green Card?
As an immigration lawyer with experience assisting recent immigrants, I understand how stressful it can be when a marriage ends, and you hold a conditional green card based on that marriage. If you received your green card through marriage to […]
Всё, что нужно знать о новой пошлине за подачу на убежище: как оплатить через USCIS и в Иммиграционном суде
В 2025 году в иммиграционном процессе США произошли серьёзные изменения: теперь заявители на убежище обязаны оплачивать пошлины за подачу и ежегодное рассмотрение. Новые правила распространяются как на тех, кто подаёт заявление на убежище через USCIS (в порядке утверждения), так и […]
Why Hiring an Experienced Marriage Immigration Lawyer is Critical for Your Marriage-Based Immigration Case
Why Hiring an Experienced Marriage Immigration Lawyer is Critical for Your Marriage-Based Immigration Case Navigating the U.S. immigration system, especially for marriage-based cases, can be daunting. From gathering the right documentation to complying with complex legal procedures, there’s a lot […]
2024 New Developments in Asylum Process You Must Know
2024 New Developments in Asylum Process You Must Know Author: USA Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova Asylum is a discretionary relief that one can apply for in the US when they fear returning to their home country. It is only possible […]
How To Expedite Travel Documents
Author: New York Russian Speaking Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova If you are not a US citizen yet, you most likely have certain anxiety attached to possible international travel: you may be worried about being allowed to enter the US upon […]
U.S.- Canada Border Crossing: A Sudden Increase in Migration From the U.S.
Author: US Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova “Border security”, “illegal immigration”, “undocumented migrants”, “open border”…. I have no doubt you have heard these expressions somewhere in the past year… These are common words used to describe the state of US Immigration […]

