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Shautsova's Free Legal Updates
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Published by Law Offices of Alena Shautsova, 2908A Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11235.
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Follow our Blog Posts commenting on the latest developments in the immigration and civil rights world.
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Veritas vos liberabit (The truth shall make you free).
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Dear Friends,
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Throughout the years we developed contacts with first class practitioners in different legal and non-legal areas. Please send us an email if you or somebody you know may require assistance in the following areas:
- Divorce
- Criminal Defense
- Real Estate
- Business and Corporate law
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Employment Discrimination
We are looking forward to serve you further at office@shautsova.com
Sincerely,
ALENA SHAUTSOVA
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Parole In Place For Military Families |
Author: Parole In Place Attorney Alena Shautsova
On November 15, 2013, USCIS issued an official Memorandum clarifying the procedures for parole in place: a relief available for EWI (entrant without inspection) immediate relatives of the Military personnel. This relief is not a new law. In fact, it has been used by Immigration practitioners for a while, but the new Memo expanded its reach by adding members of veterans to those eligible for the parole in place and by specifying the guidelines that USCIS officers should follow while considering the applications.
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Green Card Process
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Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova
Parents of those US citizens who are over the age of 21 qualify to be what the USCIS considers an "immediate relative". Immediate relatives do not have to wait in line for visas because there is no cap for this particular category of an immigrant visa. Sponsoring parents for green card is a simple process of filing an I-130 on behalf of each of your parent individually. Afterwards, parents will have to file an I-485 Adjustment of Status or Application to Register Permanent Residence.
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Green Card Immigration Forms
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Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova
Immigration form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Form Fee: $420
Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Form Fee: $580
Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Form Fee: $340. (There is no fee for petitions for K-3 status based on an immigrant petition filed by the same U.S. citizen.)
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Tips For A Successful I-130
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Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova
Filling out the form for an I-130 can be simple, fill in the blanks with the appropriate information and your done right? Not quite, a major mistake people make is differentiating between petitioner and applicant. The Petitioner will be the US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; the Applicant will be the family member seeking lawful US status. First and most importantly, a check made payable to USCIS for $420 must be attached with the form.
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Tips On How To Get A Successful I-485 Adjustment Of Status
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Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova
An I-485 form is used to register for, or adjust to permanent residence status. This form is one of the most expensive to file with the government (currently it is $1070). It is important to verify your eligibility for adjustment of status before submitting it to USCIS because once you file, if you are denied you will have to file again, if eligible, and pay the filing fee again.
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December 2013 Visa Bulletin Can be Viewed Here:
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This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status.
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