US Immigration Publications
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 ...
19 June 2024
Author: Alena Shautsova
On June 18th, 2024 President Biden announced a new executive order allowing certain noncitizens who previously entered the United States without inspection or parole to be paroled in place. After an individual receives parole in place they can satisfy the requirement of “paroled” for adjustment of status purposes. This in ...
17 February 2024
Author: Alena Shautsova
The bipartisan border bill may come our new Immigration reality any minute. If it does, it will alter the Immigration landscape.
The $118 billion deal, which was reached after months of negotiations, would send billions of dollars to Taiwan, Israel, Ukraine, and the southern border in addition to tightening the requireme ...
12 January 2024
Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares thoughts on the future of the Immigration state in the USA in connection with the 2024 Presidential elections.
Now, that 2024 has finally arrived, a new presidential election is about to take place. To select the country's next president, vote ...
18 December 2023
Author: New York Immigration Lawer Alena Shautsova
Joe Biden’s administration and a deeply divided Congress are trying to reach a consensus on the southern border and Ukrainian aid. Senators from both sides of the aisle are looking to create a framework for a deal that would appeal to both sides. The major topic of discussion is creating strong bo ...
06 September 2023
Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova
TPS stands for temporary protected status. It was created by the in the Immigration Act of 1990. It is provided to nationals of specifically designated countries that are confronting an ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary conditions. It provides a ...