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Law office of Alena Shautsova is a boutique US immigration New York law firm that is focused on its clients' immigration goals and interests. Our NYC immigration lawyers are dedicated to provide the best short and long term solutions to every unique situation. Although US Immigration laws are equal for everybody, each client's story is different.
Our US immigration lawyers recognize that, making every step with our clients towards their dream. Whether it is a family sponsored petition, or a multi-million dollar business US immigration project that we are working on, every New York City lawyer in our law firm is dedicated to pursue excellence, great customer service and corresponding results. The results we get for our clients are our best witnesses of the diligent work our New York immigration lawyers do.
The best way to find immigration help is to reach our New York lawyers by phone 917 885 2261, schedule a consultation in our Brooklyn office or use our case evaluation form.
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Recent Developments In Asylum Law For Victims Of Gang And Domestic Violence
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NYC immigration lawyer: Asylum seekers can make claims that they suffered persecution that is related to one of five categories: race, religion, nationality, political opinion or their particular social group. The Board of Immigration Appeals set a precedent in 2014 that allowed married women who are unable to leave their relationship to constitute a “cognizable particular social group that forms the basis of a claim for asylum or withholding of removal under sections 208(a) and 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,8 U.S.C. §§ 1158(a) and 1231(b)(3) (2012).” See Matter of A-R-C-G- et al, 26 I&N Dec. 388 (BIA 2014). The 2014 ruling set a precedent that broadened the definition of a social group to include people who shared a common characteristic that endangered them, including a past shared experience, and whose governments would not protect them. On June 11, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions sufficiently overruled the BIA’s landmark ruling and stated that shared experience did not consti...
Full asylum article »What To Expect At The Interview For The Removal Of Conditional Residency
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NYC immigration lawyer: There are many reasons why USCIS may call you for an interview in connection with your application for a 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 has requested an int...
Full green card article »Material Support Bar For Asylum
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NYC immigration lawyer: A person who is coming to the US in pursuit of asylum will be forgiven for illegal entry, certain immigration fraud, and misrepresentation, overstay of their legal time in the US, and some other violations of the US Immigration laws. If a person is convicted of certain crimes or admitted to commit...
Full asylum article »Visiting Family Members In The US While Immigrant Petition Is Pending
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NYC immigration lawyer: US Immigration laws prohibit issuance of a non-immigrant visa to an individual who has "immigrant intent": a person who wishes to stay in the US. As a result, many are afraid to file I 130 immigrant petitions for their family members and lose the precious time. Recently, CBP confirmed that they...
Full visas article »How To Prepare For An Individual Hearing In Immigration Court
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NYC immigration lawyer: An Individual hearing in Immigration court is basically a trial, a day when one’s application will be heard on merits. First, you will need to get familiar with the Immigration Court Practice Manual and read when and what you can submit. If the judge did not specify when you need to submit the ...
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Our NYC lawyers are focused on US immigration and speak your language! We connect with our clients the way they choose it at the time they choose it. You could benefit from our flexible payment options and a friendly, ready to serve you team of experienced New York immigration lawyers to support your needs, including transportation and travel arrangements, document collection, translation and interpretations, apostile, notary public, and services in the countries overseas (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Israel, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, China, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, India, Pakistan).
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Our US immigration lawyers share their knowledge about immigration or the corresponding legal matter with our clients and help them to get acquainted with the US immigration process; New York lawyers provide support in collecting the legal documents necessary for your immigration; New York immigration lawyers connect the clients with a network of specialists; always answer the phone or return a phone call within 2 hours; our New York lawyers are easy and fast to reach by email and text messages; get prepared for the interviews and appearances by experienced lawyers, explaining your every step and stage of the US immigration process; our attorneys will provide regular updates on the cases and issues we work on.
Law Firm That Will Fight For Your US Immigration Status
Shautsova's US immigration lawyers will fight for your immigration status; we fight for your dreamed entry Into the United States of America and ability to live without pressure of being deported; New York lawyers take the worries regarding your US immigration status out of your life.
Long Term US Immigration Solution
NY lawyers provide long term solutions for your US immigration challenges: tell us your goal and our experienced immigration lawyers will help you achieve it. We make the most complex US immigration problems easy for you!
Russian Speaking US Immigration Lawyer NYC
Alena Shautsova is the only Russian speaking attorney who is a member of the NYSBA Special Committee on Immigration Representation in New York. New York Lawyer with a Superb ( the highest) rating on one of the most credible attorney ranking systems Avvo.com. Over the course of her career as a immigration lawyer in New York Ms. Shautsova has handled over a hundred marriage petitions, appeals, adjustment of status applications, employment based petitions and waivers. She successfully represented clients at the asylum hearings and interviews; cancellation of removal hearings and marriage interviews.
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Law firm of Alena Shautsova in the News
Russian Applications For U.S. Asylum Skyrocket In 2015
Radio Free Europe / By Carl Schreck / November 04, 2015
City Bid for Immunity for Officers' Grand Jury Appearance Is Denied
John CaherNew / York Law Journal / 08-01-2012
A recent U.S. Supreme Court holding that grand jury witnesses are entitled to absolute immunity from a civil rights action will not shield a police officer accused of malicious prosecution where the officer initiated the case by signing a criminal complaint, a federal judge in Brooklyn has held.