Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova U VISA STATUS A U visa status allows eligible individuals and dependents to acquire a lawful status in the US or to enter the US in a legal status if they were victims […]
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WAVE IN EXCEPTION
WAVE IN EXCEPTION Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova One of the requirements for adjustment of status (or process of receiving permanent residency without leaving the U.S.) is evidence of being “inspected and admitted” as defined by 8 USC […]
Asylum and Gang Violence
Asylum and Gang Violence Author: U.S. Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova Asylum and Gang Violence A claim of asylum connected to gang violence is one of the most common types unfortunately. Immigrants from El Salvador, Mexico and Ecuador are all coming […]
Legally Speaking: Top 10 Questions regarding Waivers under INA and Answers
Legally Speaking: Top 10 Questions regarding Waivers under INA and there Answers Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova Legally Speaking: Top 10 Questions regarding Waivers under INA and there Answers Q: There is no one single waiver that will […]
H1B 2016 Cap is Reached
H1B 2016 Cap is Reached Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova On April 7, 2015 USCIS announced that the H1B Cap, or amount of visas that are allocated to foreign workers in specialty occupations has been reached for the […]
Immigration Fraud Waiver 237(a)(1)(H)
Immigration Fraud Waiver 237(a)(1)(H) Author: New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova Immigration laws are unforgiving to those who the government determined used fraud or misrepresentation to acquire an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. The Immigration Fraud waiver under 237(a)(1)(H) is […]
USCIS UPDATES G 28 form and I 864P poverty guidelines
USCIS UPDATES G 28 form and I 864P poverty guidelines Author New York immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova USCIS updated its G 28 attorney or representative notice of appearance form. The main new change is that now, the applicant or petitioner […]
Мой работодатель плохо относиться ко мне, a у меня нет легального статуса. Что я могу сделать?
Мой работодатель плохо относиться ко мне, a у меня нет легального статуса. Что я могу сделать? Автор: Русскоговорящий Адвокат США Елена Шевцова Плохо, когда люди обмануты их начальниками в Америке. Еще более плохо, когда они терпят плохое отношение, издевки и […]
AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF US CITIZENS
AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF US CITIZENS Author: US Citizenship Attorney Alena Shautsova U.S. Immigration law allows children of the U.S. citizens to automatically receive U.S. citizenship in certain situation. It is a well-known fact that a child who is […]
USCIS Updates on NEW DACA
USCIS Updates on NEW DACA Author: DACA attorney Alena Shautsova United Stated Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published new questions and answers regarding the New DACA program. The updates specify when one can apply for DACA in connection with removal proceedings; […]

