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VAWA And Work Authorization

Author: VAWA attorney Alena Shautsova VAWA or Violence Against Woman Act was adopted to help and protect victims of violence and covers not only women, but also battered and abused men, parents and children. There are various groups eligible for VAWA benefits, but this article will focus on one important aspect of the VAWA process: an employment a ...

A Right To An Immigration Hearing

Author: Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova A right to an immigration hearing comes to play when DHS tries to remove an individual who is suspected of Immigration laws violations. I have met many who did not go to court for their Immigration hearings because of fear of being deported. These people perceived a hearing as a punishment, as a tool th ...

Trump And New Immigration Policy

Author: New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova After the results of the Presidential election, immigrants in the United States are anxiously waiting for the announcement of President Trump’s Immigration plans. It is true even for those who became U.S. citizens through naturalization: I received several calls from people asking if “Trump can ...

Non Military Parole In Place

Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova Parole in Place for Immigration purposes was a “gift” expanded in 2013 for those who have entered without inspection and had military family members. Many individuals were able to adjust their status legally without having to leave the country or go through a complex waiver process. The expansion of th ...

EB-1A Visa For A Person Of Extraordinary Ability How To, Requirements And FAQ For Complete Simplified Explanations

Author: EB1 USA Attorney Alena Shautsova US EB1 self-petition is an option for some people who would like to move and live in the United States. As a rule, if a person would like to receive a green card or permanent residence in the US, he or she has to be sponsored by an employer or a family member. But at times, a person can file for himself o ...

J1 Home Residency Requirement And Waiver

Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova A J1 visa is one of the most common visa types which is used for a variety of purposes: see J1 visa options. Some of the J1 visas come with a undesirable “home residency requirement” which means that a person, upon completion of the J1 program would have to return back to their country of nationa ...

Extreme Hardship For Immigration Purposes

Author: New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova “Extreme hardship” is a standard that an applicant for an immigration waiver has to meet in order for his/her immigration waiver application to be approved. One would need a waiver of he/she is inadmissible (cannot receive a visa or green card) due to various violations of Immigration laws: unlaw ...

Trump Vs. Hillary: Future Of Immigration Policies

Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova To begin with, I must state that I write this article not with the purpose to advocate for any of the candidates but to address various scenarios that a new President may bring to us after the election. Ms. Hillary Clinton is running for a President on behalf of the Democratic party. Traditionally, her ...

Common RFEs In Adjustment Of Status Based On Marriage Cases

Author: Marriage Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova An RFE or request for more evidence is a document issued on a yellow or pink paper that many applicants for adjustment of status meet with a great distress. First, I should state here that if you receive an RFE, do not panic. Look at it as an opportunity to supplement the record and present cla ...

Gender Based Asylum Claims

Author: USA Asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova Immigration laws allow an individual to claim asylum based on political opinion, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and/or race. At a first glance, the law does not provide a special protection to individuals who claim persecution based on gender. In other words, it is not poss ...