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 […]
When Facing Deportation, What Determines Whether You Are Detained or Released? Author: Deportation lawyer Alena Shautsova The Department of Homeland Security (DOHS) weighs two main factors when deciding whether to detain or release an immigrant who faces deportation: flight risk […]
Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova Despite the fact that Alabama’s stiff immigration law followed in step with the stringent immigration law passed in Arizona, unlike Arizona, Alabama decided to issue drivers licenses to immigrants under DACA. DACA stands for […]
Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit Blocks Day Laborer Provisions of Arizona’s Immigration Law Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova Based on a violation of the First Amendment that guarantees the right to free speech, the United States Court of […]
What Is Marriage Fraud and How Does the USCIS Operate to Prevent It? Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Marriage fraud is any deceitful attempt to pass off a false marriage as bona fide. Examples of marriage fraud include the following: […]
ICE Releases Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Based on Sequestration Budget Cuts Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova While a polarized U.S. Congress failed to come to terms with sequestration (forced budget cuts), ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) released hundreds of illegal […]
To What Degree Do Lower Courts Enforce Immigration Law in Civil Lawsuits that Deal with Other Matters? Author: immigration attorney Alena Shautsova Statistics show that lower courts are more inclined to ignore your immigration status in an employment civil suit […]
Author: Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE detention reform has come under scrutiny by both camps ― proponents who seek stricter reform and proponents who seek more lenient reform. ICE has taken steps to reform immigration detention […]
Deportation Caution: Be Wary of Plea Bargains for a Misdemeanor Offense Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova A recent article about deportation in the Washington Post alerts immigrants to a situation they may be unaware of that can lead to […]
