Matter of Bain: Discretion & Criminal History in Cancellation of Removal In Matter of Bain, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) reviewed a case involving a lawful permanent resident (LPR) from the Bahamas who sought cancellation of removal under § […]
USCIS ADOPTS NEW POLICY FOR NTAs Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova USCIS changes policy on how and when it will be referring applicants to court. Now, all persons who applied for Immigration benefits and were denied will be […]
What Happens After ICE Arrest Deportation attorney Alena Shautsova Recent news brings worry and anxiety to Immigrants: ICE arrests non-citizens in courts, at work, in their homes. But what actually happens after an individual is taken into ICE custody? The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
