New York Lawyer's Legal Updates
Understanding Asylum Qualifications Based On Membership In A Particular Social Group (PSG)
25 September 2024Author: New York Asylum Lawyer The concept of a "particular social group" (PSG) is one of the most nuanced and critical aspects of asylum law. Individuals who seek asylum based on their membership in a PSG must establish that they face persecution due to this specific affiliation. This is often a challenging task, requiring detailed legal analysi ...
Travel With TPS Travel Document But Have Order Of Removal
25 September 2024Author: 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 ...
Asylum 2024 Process Changes
25 September 2024Author: Asylum Lawyer USA In 2024, the asylum process in the U.S. underwent significant updates that impact the rights and obligations of asylum seekers. These changes, shaped by evolving government policies and recent decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), impose stricter standards on those seeking protection. Key Changes in Asylum ...
The N-366 Process: How To Appeal A Denied N-400 Naturalization Application
25 September 2024Author: New York Citizenship Lawyer When your naturalization application (Form N-400) is denied, it can be disheartening. However, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a recourse through the Form N-366, “Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings.” This blog will guide you through the step-by-step pro ...
What Happened To Parole In Place: Stay Extended
08 September 2024Author: 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 ...
Parole In Place: New Executive Order
19 June 2024Author: 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 ...
H1B Extension Beyond Six-Year Limit: When Is It Possible?
24 March 2024Author: US Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova H1B is an excellent opportunity for a worker to come to the USA and engage in legal employment. But it comes with its limitations. It is not possible to hold it for more than 6 years! In addition, if you hold an L visa, the time spent in L visa, also counts towards the 6-year limit. Time spent in an ...
Bipartisan Immigration Bill: What Does It Say?
17 February 2024Author: 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 ...
What Will Happen To Our Immigration System If Trump Wins 2024 Elections?
12 January 2024Author: 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 ...
New H1B Rules
28 December 2023Author: Work Visa Lawyer Alena Shautsova The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new plan to modernize the H-1B worker program. The goal is to make the program more efficient and flexible for both companies and workers. The proposed changes would also lower the eligibility standards and increase integrity safeguards. This arti ...