Lawyer’s Publications

How to Prepare for Immigration Court in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide from a Deportation Lawyer

Immigration Enforcement in the U.S.: From Trump to Today, and What New Yorkers Need to Know By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer 📞 Contact: 917-885-2261 Immigration enforcement in the …

Immigrant communities, everyday Minnesotans, labor unions, clergy, activists, local leaders, and nationwide supporters did not stand down when the federal government sent thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents into …

Understanding Criminal-Related Waivers on USCIS Form I-601

Understanding Your Constitutional Rights and the Alex Pretti Minneapolis Shooting

  Matter of D-G-B-L-, 29 I&N Dec. 392 (BIA 2026): New Clarification on the Serious Nonpolitical Crime Bar and Duress The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently issued an important …

USCIS Shocks Immigration Community with January 1 2026 Memo: Pause on Benefits for Nationals from 39 Countries and Review of Refugees Admitted 2021–2025 By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration LawyerContact: …

Defending Your Green Card in Removal Proceedings After an I-751 Denial

  If you or your loved one is facing deportation proceedings, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure whether there is any hope left. The truth is this: even if …

As a New York immigration lawyer, I’m seeing one of the most dramatic shifts in U.S. immigration policy in decades. New federal enforcement actions announced for 2026 will impact not …