Statute of Limitations For Green Cards Rescission Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova In law, there is a statue of limitations or period during which one can bring a legal action with regard to almost all rights, regulations, incidents, accidents or […]
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EAD Clock and Transfer of Pending Asylum Case
EAD Clock and Transfer of Pending Asylum Case Author: USA Asylum Attorney Alena Shautsova Finally, there is a good news for asylum seekers. USCIS is adjusting its policy on stopping the employment authorization clock in case an applicant is filing […]
J1 Visa Options
J1 Visa Options Author: US Visa Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova J1 or foreign exchange visa program was first implemented in the US in 1961. Contrary to common belief that a J1 visa is used for “foreign kids” for “summer jobs”, […]
Online Inquiries for Employers Sponsoring Employees With I-129
Online Inquiries for Employers Sponsoring Employees With I-129 Author: New York Employment Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova As of April 21, 2016, USCIS has made it possible to submit inquiries regarding I-129 petitions in an effort to modernize its processing. Specifically, […]
MOTHER’S DAY: HOW TO HELP YOUR MOM TO STAY/COME TO THE US
MOTHER’S DAY: HOW TO HELP YOUR MOM TO STAY OR COME TO THE US Author: New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova A mother is the dearest, the dearest and the most loving person… I cannot describe and count how many […]
U.S. Immigration Fingerprints Abroad
U.S. Immigration Fingerprints Abroad Author: US Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova Almost all immigration applications require that an applicant comply with the biometrics requirement and appear for a fingerprinting procedure in the US. Previously, U.S. Immigration fingerprints were not collected abroad. […]
Tips for Depositions during an Employment Discrimination Case
Tips for Depositions during an Employment Discrimination Case Employment Discrimination Attorney Alena Shautsova Depositions is an examination under oath of case participant before he/she testifies in court. Depositions is a discovery tools allowing parties to clarify the claims and defenses. […]
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Immigration Proceedings
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova A person who is hiring an attorney for representation should be able to rely on that attorney’s advice, skills and knowledge. Unfortunately, sometimes lawyers make mistakes. […]
How to Avoid Mistakes While Representing Yourself in Immigration Court
How to Avoid Mistakes While Representing Yourself in Immigration Court Author: New York Immigration lawyer You ended up in Immigration court and do not know what to do… The easy answer to this situation would be “hire an attorney!”, but […]
How to Bring Your Brother or Sister to the USA
How to Bring Your Brother or Sister to the USA Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova A petition for a sibling to come to the US is something many wish to do. The process starts with filing of […]

