New York Lawyer's Legal Updates
New Standards For Continuance Requests In Immigration Court
17 August 2018Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova A continuance in Immigration court can be a necessity: you might need to ask the Immigration judge to postpone your hearing for a later date because you submitted a petition/application for USCIS and its outcome will determine your case; or because you need more time to find an attorney; or bec ...
I 601A Waiver Revocation Based On Public Charge
08 August 2018Author: I 601A Waiver Attorney Alena Shautsova I 601A waiver allows an individual to return to the US when otherwise inadmissible due to unlawful presence. The good thing about this waiver that a person can stay in the US while waiting for the decision to be made on the waiver, and the person does not have to leave the US if the waiver is not appr ...
DACA May Be Restored
08 August 2018Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova DACA is a temporary protection from deportation for childhood arrivals was implemented by President Obama. President Trump’s administration decided to scrap the program, and the people pushed back. Recently, a Federal judge in Washington DC ordered the entire program be restored by the govern ...
NYPD To Issue Tickets, Not Arrests, For Marijuana
06 July 2018Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova An arrest and a pending charge would prevent a person from acquiring a green card or citizenship. A conviction of possession of more than 30g of marijuana can result in one’s deportation… Some misdemeanors or criminal violations pose a problem when applying for permanent residenc ...
What Are The Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Requirements?
19 June 2018Author: Sheila Barabino Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is an avenue for undocumented children to obtain legal and permanent residency status in the US if they cannot be reunified with one or both parents due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and it is not in their best interests to be returned to their home country. Before a child can ...
Recent Developments In Asylum Law For Victims Of Gang And Domestic Violence
14 June 2018Author: Sheila Barabino, edited by Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova Asylum seekers can make claims that they suffered persecution that is related to one of five categories: race, religion, nationality, political opinion or their particular social group. The Board of Immigration Appeals set a precedent in 2014 that allowed married women who are unable ...
What To Expect At The Interview For The Removal Of Conditional Residency
11 June 2018Author: Bex Montz, edited by New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova There are many reasons why USCIS may call you for an interview in connection with your application for removal of conditions. Interviews are not necessarily an indication of a problem with an application, however, it is suggested that an applicant seek legal counsel if USCIS ...
Material Support Bar For Asylum
11 June 2018Author: US Asylum Attorney Alena Shautsova A person who is coming to the US in pursuit of asylum will be forgiven for illegal entry, certain immigration fraud, and misrepresentation, overstay of their legal time in the US, and some other violations of the US Immigration laws. If a person is convicted of certain crimes or admitted to committing cer ...
Visiting Family Members In The US While Immigrant Petition Is Pending
05 June 2018Author: US Visa Attorney Alena Shautsova US Immigration laws prohibit issuance of a non-immigrant visa to an individual who has "immigrant intent": a person who wishes to stay in the US. As a result, many are afraid to file I 130 immigrant petitions for their family members and lose the precious time. Recently, CBP confirmed that they would all ...
How To Prepare For An Individual Hearing In Immigration Court
05 June 2018Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova An Individual hearing in Immigration court is basically a trial, a day when one’s application will be heard on merits. First, you will need to get familiar with the Immigration Court Practice Manual and read when and what you can submit. If the judge did not specify when you need to submit t ...