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Immigration Lawyers Protect Immigrants' Rights in Unusual Situations

Author: NY immigration lawyer of Alena Shautsova Undocumented immigrants can find themselves in a variety of situations where they may need to hire an immigration lawyer. Findlaw reported about a very interesting case with a different twist that involved an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala who bought a lottery ticket and won the jackpot. Nat ...

Denied Housing Based on Immigration Status Is Illegal

Author: Law Office of Alena ShautsovaBecause immigration law is under federal jurisdiction, whether an appeal is heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals in New York or a U.S. Court of Appeals in Texas, it is still a federal ruling that can set a precedent for immigration law. Within the past few years, states and even municipalities have attempted their ...

Arizona Immigration Law Review Is Underway by the U.S. Supreme Court

Author: immigration law firm of Alena Shautsova While the U.S. Supreme Court's review of Arizona's immigration law is underway, reports are coming in from numerous media outlets about the Supreme Court justices' questioning and oral arguments of both sides of the case. Both sides took the floor with Obama administration Solicitor General Donald Ve ...

ICE Continues to Crack Down

Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova The Obama Administration has been in a tough spot regarding immigration, with advocates on both sides of immigration reform clamoring for their demands. States that feel the Administration has failed to enforce existing immigration laws have passed their own more stringent laws. Other states that favor immigr ...

Racial Discrimination Can Occur Anywhere

Author: NY discrimination lawyer Alena Shautsova New York Universities are known for their liberal outlooks and welcoming attitudes toward diversity. The New York metropolitan area is one of the most international populations in the country, consisting of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, races, and religions. For this reason, one would not ...

Will State Attempts at Immigration Reform Come Full Circle?

Author: immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova One of the more recent stands that the Obama Administration has taken regarding controversial state-passed immigration laws is its legal challenge against Alabama's new immigration laws. In 2011, Alabama passed some of the most stringent laws in the nation to deal with immigration violations. According to ...

Reported Harassment on the Rise

Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova Sexual harassment has been an ongoing problem in the workplace since women became a significant part of the workforce and is considered harassment based on the person's sex. Sexual harassment can range from derogatory comments about a particular gender, such as "all women are..." to personal harassment toward ...

Demand for Reform in Treatment of Detainees

Author: Attorney Alena Shautsova The New York University School of Law through an immigrant-rights clinic recently released a report indicating mistreatment of immigrant detainees held in Essex County. Conditions included denial of medical help, inadequate nutrition (1,000 to 1,500 calories a day), and unsanitary and freezing spaces. The 39 page ...

What is E-Verify and does it apply in New York?

Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), e-verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. At a federal level, e-verify is a voluntary system for employers. However, some states have rece ...

A Recent Deportation Case Victory

Author: Deportation lawyer Alena Shautsova For those facing deportation, hearing about immigration victories brings newfound hope. Such a case recently arose for two Florida girls, Daniela Pelaez and her sister Dayana. CNN reported that the Pelaez sisters met with their Florida senators in Washington to discuss the fact that a Miami immigration j ...

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