New Form I 131A For Lawful Permanent Residents Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova Form 131 is currently used by Immigration for a variety of different applications. For example, if somebody would like to apply for an advance parole, […]
Category: Immigration To The USA
Immigration Rainbow: Good to Know!
Immigration Rainbow: Good to Know! Author: New York Employment Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova It seems that New York managed to avoid the powerful hurricane Hermine. Quoting a famous singer “after a hurricane comes a rainbow”… AILA or American Immigration Lawyers […]
New Immigration Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
New Immigration Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Author: New York Business Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Good news: new regulations are being implemented for entrepreneurs and owners of successful start-ups. USCIS announced plans to allow business owners to be paroled into the United […]
Statute of Limitations For Green Cards Rescission
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]

