National Visa Center: Processing Times and More Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova National Visa Center (NVC) is an agency that processes documents of petitioners before an appointment is scheduled in U.S. consulates. Every time somebody from the United […]
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New Form I 131A For Lawful Permanent Residents
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, […]
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. […]

