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I-485 Denial: What It Means And What You Can Do Next
26 June 2025By Alena Shautsova | New York Immigration Lawyer Helping immigrants build a life in the United States—one case at a time. Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) is the final step in many U.S. immigration journeys. Whether based on family, employment, asylum, or other categories, it allows immigrants already in the U.S. to apply for ...
Green Card Through Marriage: What Can Go Wrong?
26 June 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Helping families unite and navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. A green card through marriage is one of the most common and often the fastest ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States. However, this seemingly straightforward process is riddled with potential ...
I-601 Waiver: Overcoming Immigration Barriers With Expert Legal Help
26 June 2025By Alena Shautsova, Immigration Waiver Lawyer | Call 917-885-2261 Helping families stay united through strategic immigration waiver representation. The United States immigration system offers several pathways to lawful status—but it also imposes strict rules. Sometimes, a person applying for a visa or green card is found inadmissible due to cer ...
How To Prepare For Direct Examination During An Asylum Individual Hearing In Immigration Court
14 June 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer The Best Immigration Lawyer in the USA Securing asylum in the United States requires more than just filing Form I-589. For many applicants, the most critical stage is the Individual Merits Hearing before an Immigration Judge (IJ). This is where your case will be decided. At the heart of that ...
How To Change Your Status From B1/B2 Visitor Visa To F-1 Student Visa: A Guide By A New York Immigration Lawyer
14 June 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Your Best Immigration Lawyer in the USA Changing your status from a B1/B2 visitor visa to an F-1 student visa can be a strategic pathway for individuals who decide to pursue education while already in the United States. However, this process involves detailed legal steps and strict compliance with i ...
What To Do During Increased Immigration Enforcement And Deportation: A Guide By A New York Immigration Lawyer
14 June 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Your Best Immigration Lawyer in the USA Recent years have brought a sharp increase in immigration enforcement, with more detentions, workplace raids, and deportation orders. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with local law enforcement and the Depart ...
Adjustment Of Status For Arriving Aliens: Exclusion Proceedings, Parole, And Family-Based Green Cards
26 May 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawye Helping immigrants in New York and across the USA When it comes to adjusting status in the United States, few areas of immigration law are more nuanced and misunderstood than adjustment of status for arriving aliens, especially those who were once in exclusion proceedings. With the passage of th ...
Self-Sponsoring Your H-1B Visa: A Comprehensive Guide For Entrepreneurs In 2025
26 May 2025The 2025 H-1B modernization rule has fundamentally reshaped U.S. immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs, creating unprecedented opportunities to self-sponsor visas through their own startups. This guide provides an exhaustive analysis of the regulatory landscape, strategic considerations, and operational requirements for leveraging this t ...
O-1 Visa For Extraordinary Talent: Who Qualifies And How To Apply
19 May 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Are you a highly accomplished artist, scientist, athlete, entrepreneur, or entertainer seeking a path to work in the United States? The O-1 visa, also known as the extraordinary ability visa, might be the perfect fit for your immigration journey. In this article, we’ll break down everything you ...
Convention Against Torture: A Vital Relief For Immigrants With Criminal Convictions
19 May 2025By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer When facing removal proceedings, especially due to criminal convictions, many immigrants feel their options are limited. Traditional reliefs like asylum or withholding of removal often have stringent bars related to criminal history. However, the Convention Against Torture (CAT) remains a crucia ...