New York Lawyer's Legal Updates
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 ...
Avoid Immigration Scams
Author: immigration law firm of Alena Shautsova Immigration services are subject to scams, just like many other services offered in society. Ensuring you work with a qualified and experienced New York immigration lawyer can protect you against immigration scams. Such scams can lead to delays or never receiving legal status, or even worse, eventual ...
Aggravated Felony Can Mean Deportation for Legal Immigrants
Author: deportation attorney Alena Shautsova While immigration law often seems unfair, it is important to work with an immigration lawyer and also take advantages of protections under the law. A case in point involved a Japanese couple who immigrated to California in 1984. They opened a sushi restaurant and their business had expanded to two succe ...
How Previous Case Rulings Can Affect Deportation Decisions
Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova The outcome of a deportation case depends on many factors. No two cases are the same and certain judges weigh case factors differently than others. Many legal arguments are available and which one will influence the judge to rule in an immigrant's favor is a variable. Recent deportation case with a successful ...
As Immigration Reform Lingers, States Pass Their Own Laws for Enforcement
Author: NY attorney Alena Shautsova U.S. Immigration reform remains a hot topic overdue for national reform. While U.S. Congress appears deadlocked and immigration reform stalls, a variety of states, including Arizona, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, have passed their own strict state laws to enforce already existing federal immigration laws ...