FALSE CLAIM TO US CITIZENSHIP CAN BE EXCUSED Author: US Citizenship attorney Alena Shautsova Many are already aware that false claim to US citizenship disqualifies them from any and all Immigration benefits in the United States, forever. Such claims usually appear […]
Incorrect Translation in Immigration Proceedings Can Cost you a Green Card Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Any person applying for US Immigration benefits (apart from those who are filing for citizenship without any waivers) can bring an interpreter […]
Privacy Laws Change For Non-USC and Non-LPR New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova The Trump administration has announced new changes to privacy laws that will affect non US citizens and non permanent residents. Since 2007, the government, and DHS in […]
TPS holders Can Adjust in the 9th Circuit (Alaska, California, Arizona, Hawaii) Author: Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova TPS or temporary protected status is a form of deferred action. One can receive it, if otherwise is qualified, even if […]
No Premium Processing for H1B This Year Author: Employment Immigration Attorney USCIS has just announced that this 2017 year will go without premium processing for all H1B filings. The suspension will start on April 3, 2017 (the first day when […]
Trump Is Said to Sign New Travel Restrictions Order Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova It is reported by the Associated Press that Trump is to sign a new Immigration Order restricting travel from certain countries and refugees […]
Obama Immigration Legacy Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova While everyone is talking about President-elect possible Immigration policy, I would like to recap on what President Obama did. Even though he was not successful on his promise of […]
New Standard for National Interest Waiver (NIW green card) Author: Employment Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova National interest waiver is an immigration tool that allows certain qualified individuals to sponsor themselves for a US green card without the need for an […]
USCIS Clarifies and Expands Immigration Benefits for Military Families Author: NYC Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova USCIS published new memorandum explaining and expanding benefits for military families. Specifically, the memorandum clarifies that adult sons and daughters of former or present military […]
Trump’s Employment Immigration Plans Author: Employment Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Today President-elect Trump announced that during his first day of presidency, he is going to implement an executive action affecting Employment Immigration. To wit: Trump announced that his team would […]
