BREAKING NEWS: Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Author: New York Immigration attorney An important agreement was reached in connection with asylum clock and ability of asylum seekers to obtain an EAD (employment authorization). The law states that if an application […]
How to get citizenship is a question of many immigrants. The immigration reform drafters are also discussing paths for citizenship for undocumented workers. However, no matter what they will decide, to get citizenship, one have to first obtain a green […]
In March, 2013, USCIS started accepting applications for Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence, I-601A. The waiver can help those who are related to the U.S. citizens, and who came to the country illegally or overstayed their visas. In particular, the […]
Provisional Waiver I-601A is In Effect Starting Today, March 4, 2013 Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova The new provisional unlawful presence waiver process is for certain individuals who seek a waiver of inadmissibility only for unlawful presence. They […]
Supreme Court Ruled That Padilla Does Not Have A Retroactive Effect Author: New York Criminal Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova The case of Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U. S. 356 (2010) was one of the most exciting decisions in the recent […]
Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova On February 20, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that Padilla does not have a retroactive effect and cannot be applied to convictions finalized prior to its decision. The text of the opinion in […]
TRAC Immigration releases report on subjects of ICE detainers. http://trac.syr.edu/immigration/reports/310/ Surprisingly, the prevailing majority of those for whom the detainer is issued do not have criminal record: the charges either were dropped prior to os subsequently to the filing of […]
Draft Of Immigration Bill Is Available USA Today reported on leaked parts of a draft White House immigration reform bill. The released portions – legalization, border security, interior enforcement, and worksite enforcement–take a moderate approach and are consistent with the […]
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) has released a new educational video to remind employers that they should not re-verify the employment authorization of lawful permanent resident workers when their Permanent Resident Cards expire. OSC’s […]
Роды в США как путь к иммиграции. Автор иммиграционный адвокат США Елена Шевцова Конституция США позволяет стать гражданином любому, родившемуся на ее территории. После родов в США, не-граждане родители ребенка не приобретают никаких специальных прав и без других оснований для […]
