Alena Shautsova Immigration Lawyer NYC
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Author: US Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova Every applicant for Immigration benefits is probably aware of certain notices USCIS may send such as request for more evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID) and notice of intent to revoke (NOIR). As it turns out, it is not so bad if you receive such notices, because according to the recent ...
Author: 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 ...
Author: 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 ...
Author: New York Green Card Lawyer Alena Shautsova I bet that almost every long-term US immigrant has heard of the 245i law. But I have noticed that many have misconceptions about the statute that how it actually can be used for a person’s benefit. 245(i) allows to adjust status without leaving the US for those who: entered the US without insp ...
Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova An I 751 petition is a petition that has to file by a conditional resident who received his/her status based on marriage. Without the grant of the I 751 petition, a person’s application for citizenship (naturalization) would not be granted. It is a necessary step towards “legalization” in the US. I ...
Author: New York Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova 2017 was a year of unimaginable change within the field of Immigration Law. Orders of supervision were not renewed, TPS for certain countries was not extended. An entrepreneurship program was passed to help small entrepreneurs start a business in the US, however, minutes after its passing it ...
Author: Green Card Lawyer Alena Shautsova A green card holder or a lawful permanent resident, is presumed to have settled in the United States after the receipt of the status. As such, the law states, that if an LPR spends too much time abroad, he/she can lose the green card. Often, the issue arises in the airport upon the LPR’s arrival after a s ...
Author: Green Card lawyer Alena Shautsova USCIS has recently changed its I 765 work authorization application. Now, certain applicants who have never had a social security number in the US, will be able to obtain it simultaneously with the work authorization. An EAD or employment authorization card allows certain applicants to start legally worki ...
Author: Green Card lawyer Alena Shautsova Many are aware that in order to get a green card or permanent resident status in the US, one has to have a family member or a job to sponsor him/her. But there are situations when a person can actually sponsor him/herself, without the need of an “outside” sponsorship. Here, I will list the most common situ ...
Author: Green Card attorney Alena Shautsova MAVNI or Military Accessions in the National Interest program allows non-immigrants to join US Military forces and obtain citizenship via expedited way. It was first authorized by President Obama in 2009. On July 3, 2017 National Public Radio reported that Pentagon has plans to eliminate MAVNI progra ...