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New USCIS AOS Policy Memo: A Major Shift That Could Force Green Card Applicants to Leave the U.S.
New USCIS AOS Policy Memo: A Major Shift That Could Force Green Card Applicants to Leave the U.S.
New USCIS AOS Policy Memo: A Major Shift That Could Force Green Card Applicants to Leave the U.S.
Motion to Reopen V. Appeal: What To File
Motion to Reopen V. Appeal: What To File
Motion to Reopen V. Appeal: What To File
EB-1 Visa Guide 2026: Qualifications, Process, Evidence, RFEs, and Common Mistakes EB1 Lawyer & New York Immigration Lawyer Complete Guide
EB-1 Visa Guide 2026: Qualifications, Process, Evidence, RFEs, and Common Mistakes EB1 Lawyer & New York Immigration Lawyer Complete Guide
EB-1 Visa Guide 2026: Qualifications, Process, Evidence, RFEs, and Common Mistakes
A Major Shift for VAWA I-360 Cases—USCIS Can Now Use “Prohibited Source” Information
A Major Shift for VAWA I-360 Cases—USCIS Can Now Use “Prohibited Source” Information
A Major Shift for VAWA I-360 Cases—USCIS Can Now Use “Prohibited Source” Information If you’re filing a VAWA self-petition (Form I-360), you’ve always had powerful protections meant to prevent an …
U.S. Immigration Update: Department of Homeland Security Proposes to Rescind and Expand the Public-Charge Regulation
U.S. Immigration Update: Department of Homeland Security Proposes to Rescind and Expand the Public-Charge Regulation
Discover the latest DHS proposal to rescind and expand the public-charge rule and learn how it may impact green card and visa applicants in 2025.
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
Do I Have To Carry My Green Card At All Times?
Do I Have To Carry My Green Card At All Times?
Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova As a U.S. immigration lawyer based in New York, I am often asked by lawful permanent residents (LPRs): “Do I really have to …
Green Card Through Marriage: What Can Go Wrong?
Green Card Through Marriage: What Can Go Wrong?
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Helping families unite and navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. A green card through marriage is one of the most common and …
How To File For VAWA: A Safe Path To A Green Card
How To File For VAWA: A Safe Path To A Green Card
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Every year, countless immigrants in the United States face abuse at the hands of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident family members. Fear …
