US Immigration Publications
26 June 2025
By 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 ...
26 June 2025
By 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 ...
14 June 2025
By 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 ...
26 May 2025
By 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 ...
19 May 2025
By 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 ...
04 May 2025
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer
Many immigrants living in the United States worry about traveling abroad while their immigration applications are pending. Common forms that raise travel questions include the N-400 (Application for Naturalization), I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence), and I-90 (Application to Replace ...
04 May 2025
Immigration law in the United States continues to evolve dramatically, and 2025 is no exception. One of the most discussed and controversial pieces of legislation this year is the Laken Riley Act. If you are concerned about how this new law may affect you or your loved ones, it is crucial to work with a qualified immigration lawyer who can guid ...
30 April 2025
In a year filled with changes to immigration policies, the American Families United Act stands out as a bright light for millions of immigrants seeking stability and justice. This proposed legislation promises to offer meaningful relief to families caught in the web of complicated immigration laws. If you or your loved ones are impacted by immigr ...
30 April 2025
Author: Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova
In 2025, immigration policies in the United States are undergoing major transformations, and sanctuary cities have become a heated focal point of national debate. As President Trump signs new executive orders targeting sanctuary jurisdictions, millions of immigrants and their families are seeking truste ...
19 April 2025
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer
If you are currently in the United States on a valid immigration status that authorizes you to work, it's essential to stay on top of your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expiration date. Whether you're an asylum seeker, DACA recipient, pending adjustment of status applicant, or in another ...