US Immigration Publications
15 November 2024
As an immigration lawyer, I often emphasize the importance of hiring a country conditions expert for asylum cases. When you're fighting for your right to stay in the United States due to fear of persecution in your home country, it's crucial to have compelling evidence to support your claim. Unfortunately, immigration judges may not always find ...
08 November 2024
Nobody wants to receive a mail from USCIS stating their application or petition was denied. In the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law, the road to obtaining legal status can sometimes be bumpy. For many, facing a denial from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may feel like a dead end. However, applicants who h ...
03 November 2024
The EB-2 visa is an ideal pathway for skilled professionals and individuals with exceptional abilities to secure lawful permanent residency in the United States. With the option to apply for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), applicants in certain fields—including business—can self-petition if they can demonstrate that their contributions ...
19 October 2024
Author: Employment Immigration lawyer in the USA Alena Shautsova
For high-skilled immigrant visas, U.S. immigration provides pathways like the EB2 NIW, EB1, and O1 visas. These categories cater to professionals whose skills and achievements can enrich the U.S. workforce, especially individuals with advanced degrees, exceptional abilities, or ext ...
16 October 2024
Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova
The Master Calendar Hearing (MCH) is the first formal hearing that an immigrant has in the United States immigration court. It is crucial to be well-prepared, as this initial step sets the tone for the entire immigration process. During this hearing, you will provide information about your ca ...
04 October 2024
Author: Greg Abrams
The U.S. immigration system is a complex and evolving network of laws, regulations, and processes that affect millions of individuals every year. From family reunification and employment-based visas to asylum seekers fleeing persecution, understanding immigration law is crucial for navigating the process successfully. This ar ...
04 October 2024
Author: Greg Abrams
In a city as diverse and bustling as New York, immigration plays a critical role in shaping the cultural and economic fabric. Every year, thousands of individuals come to New York seeking better opportunities, family reunification, or refuge from persecution. However, the U.S. immigration system is notoriously complex, and na ...
03 October 2024
Author: USA Immigration Lawyer
As an immigration lawyer, one of the most frequent concerns I hear from clients is about their green card expiring while they’re in the process of applying for U.S. citizenship. If your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) is nearing its expiration date, and you’re planning or have already started your citizenship ...
25 September 2024
Author: New York Immigration Lawyer
Beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who have a final order of removal often wonder whether they can travel abroad and return to the U.S. on advance parole. Previously, many TPS holders were able to do so, and upon their return, they could adjust their status. However, recent USCIS policy changes cl ...
08 September 2024
Author: Alena Shautsova
On September 4th 2024 a federal judge ordered another stay of parole in place relief for families of the US citizens. According to this new order the stay will be in place until September 23rd 2024. Because of this stay new applications that are filed with USCIS cannot be granted.
However US CIS can still accept new applic ...