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Updates On Implementation Of Trump Immigration Orders

Author: New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova In the end of January, new President Trump signed several executive orders regarding immigration issues and implementation of the U.S. Immigration laws. While many provisions of the orders are being challenged in Federal courts, I would like to provide updates on where we stand at this moment reg ...

Trump Immigration Orders

Author: New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova Just a week passed since Mr. Trump became the United States 45th President, and he has already signed three Executive orders affecting Immigration. The first two orders were signed on January 25, 2017. These orders: confirmed Trump’s plan to build a physical wall on the border with Mexico; chan ...

I-751 Removal Of Conditions After Divorce: Supporting Evidence

Author: Green Card Lawyer Alena Shautsova The removal of one’s conditions on one’s permanent resident status is difficult to accomplish for married couples who have a true bona fide marriage. Without professional help or guidance of an attorney it can be cumbersome for couples who are camera shy, haven’t consolidated their bank accounts into join ...

Green Card For Parents: Benefits Available

Author: Green Card attorney Alena Shautsova Many United States citizens would like to sponsor their relatives into the United States. The fastest tracks for family members are available for parents and spouses of the United States citizens, as well as children (including step-children) but only if the petitions for children are filed before their ...

Asylum Pending Status Explained

Author: Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova An applicant for asylum often lists his/her status as "asylum pending", and often, people who have applied for asylum in the United States have some misconceptions as to what this “asylum pending” status entails. One of the most common misconception is that a person who came to the United States in some leg ...

Asylum: How An Address May Impact The Result Of Your Case

Author: Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova Asylum process in the United States may be classified into two big groups: an affirmative asylum process and a defensive asylum process. The first one is happening when an applicant filed for asylum without being in removal/deportation proceedings. In this case, it is USCIS Asylum office that would have jur ...

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 ...