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 […]
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Obama Immigration Legacy
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 […]
Students Must Have Education Regardless of Status
Students Must Have Education Regardless of Status Author: New York Immigration Lawyer “The Justice and Education Departments jointly issued an update of guidelines they published three years ago, reminding districts that they “may be in violation of federal law” if […]
They Give it: They Can Take it Back: How DHS Can Take Your Passport Away
They Give it: They Can Take it Back: How DHS Can Take Your Passport Away Author: Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova There are two main ways a person may obtain US citizenship: by being born in the US or its territory […]
Asylum Clock Settlement
Author: US Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova Asylum clock issues have been preventing many applicants for asylum from receiving EAD and being able to support themselves while their cases being considered by Asylum Officer or Immigration Court. Sometimes, the wait time […]
What Do Statistics Say About U.S. Asylum and Refugee Immigration?
Author: Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova Every year the Office of Immigration Statistics issues an Annual Flow Report that offers information about U.S. refugee and asylum statistics. The most recent statistics available are for 2011 and the annual flow report indicates […]
Obama’s Immigration Reform
Obama’s Immigration Reform It seems that the White House is serious this time about a comprehensive Immigration reform, that would not just “patch” a torn tuxedo, but will give it a million dollar “face- lift.” Here you can find a […]

