2023-01-07 00:42
On January 4, 2023, USCIS proposed a rule which would dramatically increase immigration filing fees, particularly for employment-based petitioners. The rule is over 200 pages long.
The agen… Read More
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I manage a firm of 7 attorneys who have a combined total of over 100 years of experience practicing immigration law. Our websites www.shusterman.com (English) and www.inmigracion-abogado.com (Spanish) are virtual encyclopedias of U.S. immigration laws and
2022-10-24 23:16
This story discusses our client’s ability to remain in the U.S. on an E-2 investor visa to help expand his company’s U.S. market after his L-2 status through his wife expired.
B… Read More
2022-10-22 17:43
Volume Nine, Number Four
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding U.S. immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscribers l… Read More
2022-10-22 01:15
Volume Seventeen, Number Three
Newsletter US Immigration Update March 2012 is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding U.S. immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000… Read More
2022-10-16 15:19
Volume Fourteen, Number Six
Special Message: With increased privacy and security concerns around the inbox, mostly due to viruses and spam, delivering our monthly newsletter to your e-mail a… Read More
2022-09-11 00:20
In the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, the Dates of Filing Chart shows that EB2 India will retrogress well over 2 years to May 1, 2012.
A 10-year wait for a green card for persons with advanced… Read More
2022-08-15 21:42
Volume Fourteen, Number Eight
Special Message: With increased privacy and security concerns around the inbox, mostly due to viruses and spam, delivering our monthly newsletter to your e-mail… Read More
2022-06-23 23:40
During May and June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued 3 decisions regarding federal immigration law, each of which severely limits the rights of immigrants to challenge the decisions of g… Read More
2022-06-16 16:05
by Sumana Kaluvai, Lead Director & Co-Founder of the Hidden Dream
When Mr.Shusterman first asked if I wanted to write this piece I was ecstatic. But I had no idea what to share with the… Read More
2022-06-13 04:24
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is an extremely valuable tool. It allows an immigrant and his attorney to see what information the government has about him in its files.
U.S. imm… Read More
2022-06-12 19:00
Choosing an Immigration Attorney
Last Friday was a depressing day. A businessman and his daughter visited me in my office. When I asked how they had learned about our law firm… Read More
2022-05-23 00:16
The USCIS has established an office in Los Angeles to focus on denaturalization. It will refer potential cases to the US Department of Justice.
The USCIS cannot assu… Read More
2022-03-03 01:43
On March 9, I will be conducting a webinar for the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) explaining to employers across the U.S. how to go about recruiting international nurses… Read More
2022-01-21 23:28
On January 21, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a number of reforms to benefit the U.S. economy by making it easier for foreign-born STEM professionals to work using OPT, J-1 and O… Read More
2022-01-02 18:13
The shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) in the U.S. continues to expand as the COVID-19 crisis drags on. With more than half a million RNs anticipated to retire by 2022, the U.S. Bure… Read More
2021-09-20 00:14
People who are have been stuck in long backlogs in the employment-based (EB) and family-based (FB) preference categories for many years could benefit from a bill that was passed by the Hous… Read More
2021-08-28 17:42
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued an order on August 25, 2021 which requires most green card applicants to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated. Otherwise, they will… Read More
2021-08-15 23:50
The new government fiscal year which starts on October 1, 2021 will be the best year ever for employment-based immigration.
Generally, 140,000 persons annually are a… Read More
2021-07-11 23:16
In April 2021, the US Supreme Court held that a defective NTA does not give the government jurisdiction to place a person in removal proceedings.
An NTA is a… Read More
2021-06-05 23:30
On May 27, 2021, John Trasviña, the Principal Legal Advisor for ICE, sent a memo to prosecutors enabling them to use to prosecutorial discreti… Read More
2021-04-29 21:03
On April 29, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland that could save thousands of immigrants from deportation. Justice Gorsuch wrote the 6 to… Read More
2021-03-15 00:55
If you are interested in knowing how the dates in the Visa Bulletin will advance or retrogress in the future, we are thrilled to tell you about the best way to do so, on the State Departmen… Read More
2021-03-08 00:59
On March 3, 2021, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would offer a pathway to citizenship not only to the undocumen… Read More
2021-02-21 00:22
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 18 and in the Senate on February 22.
Much has been written about… Read More
2021-02-07 20:56
The USCIS announced that employers subject to the H-1B cap can begin registering online at noon Eastern Time on March 9, 2021. H-1B Onl… Read More
2021-01-24 23:41
On January 20, 2021, President Biden sent the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress.
The bill would modernize our immigration system and provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented… Read More
2020-12-27 02:43
President-Elect Biden and Congress have the opportunity to act on an important, if much overlooked, immigration issue in 2021.
The passage of a simple amendment could prevent thousands of fa… Read More
2020-11-08 04:14
The Biden Immigration Plan would restore and improve our current immigration system.
Some of these changes can be implemented within the first 100 days of the Biden Presidency, others must… Read More
2020-11-07 01:40
The following are President-Elect Joe Biden’s plans for reforming and restoring our country’s immigration system. It is taken directly from his website.
We have added a number of… Read More
2020-10-25 22:05
When Donald Trump ran for President in 2016, he repeatedly criticized President Obama for implementing DACA without going through Congress. In 2017, President Trump tweeted… Read More
2020-07-31 18:00
USCIS filing fees are scheduled to go up dramatically on October 2, 2020.
For persons who are applying for naturalization to become U.S. citizens, the filing fee will be raised over 80% from… Read More
2020-06-27 21:13
The Future of DACA
On June 18, 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA) program violated Federal… Read More
2020-06-21 23:29
On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a 60-day visa ban which suspended the issuance of most categories of green cards for persons outside the U.S. Two months later, on June… Read More
2020-06-15 01:58
A 161-page asylum regulation was proposed the DHS and the Department of Justice on June 15, 2020. The new rule would greatly restrict our country’s asylum system. There is a 30… Read More
2020-06-10 19:56
This is a story about how Attorney Rozdzielski sued DHS in Federal Court and forced the government to follow the law.
In December 2019, a man scheduled an immigration consultation with me f… Read More
2020-05-31 21:16
USCIS announced that it will resume premium processing service for eligible I-129 and I-140 visa petitions during June 2020. Premium processing service had been temporarily suspended due to… Read More
2020-05-02 22:20
A bipartisan group of Senators will introduce a bill next week to recapture 40,000 lost green cards, and give them to urgently needed medical doctors and registered nurses.
The Healthcare Wo… Read More
2020-05-02 22:20
On May 4, 2020, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill to recapture 40,000 lost green cards, and give them to much needed doctors and nurses.
The H… Read More
2020-04-30 02:16
On April 27, 2020, the USCIS released an updated version of the Handbook for Employers – Guidance for Completing Form I-9. The update of the I-9 handbook was timely because on… Read More
2020-04-24 16:08
The May Visa Bulletin was issued on April 24, 2020, the day after the President’s Executive Order greatly restricted family-based immigration and some employment-based immigration to t… Read More
2020-04-23 02:03
An Executive Order suspending US immigration was issued by the White House on April 22, 2020. The order would reduce immigration to the United States by approximately one-third.
The s… Read More
2020-04-23 02:03
An Executive Order suspending US immigration was issued by the White House on April 22, 2020.
The rationale for the executive order was that since the COVID-19 pandemic has so far resulted i… Read More
2020-04-12 03:05
Now that we in H-1B filing season, employers need to get ready to challenge H-1B denials in Federal Court.
The H-1B category allows employers to sponsor various type… Read More
2020-03-18 22:39
The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly spreading around the world. As immigration lawyers, we have created this page in order to educate people regarding how the pandemic may affect their immi… Read More
2020-01-13 18:45
Almost any type of cuisine can be found in Los Angeles, a melting pot where people of all cultures can share traditions and food with one another. Many foods that we consider “American… Read More
2020-01-06 23:41
August
The Day That Could Ruin Your Life – February 5, 2019 (12-22-2018)
Maria Mendoza Sanchez Deported Cancer Nurse Reunites with Family in US (12-17-2018)
USCIS Proposes New H-1B C… Read More
2020-01-02 17:15
Volume Twenty Five, Number Two
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscribe… Read More
2019-12-30 09:06
Volume Twenty Five, Number One
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscribe… Read More
2019-12-30 05:31
Given all the recent immigrant-bashing by politicians hungry for votes, I could not stop myself from reading a new book entitled “Adios America” by Ann Coulter in which she sets… Read More
2019-12-29 18:39
A significantly revised and broadened STEM OPT program will take effect on May 10, 2017 under a final regulation published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2017.
Under the new rule, mo… Read More
2019-12-29 06:25
On January 17, 2017, USCIS started allowing certain persons to obtain automatic EAD extensions.
Under the new regulations, the USCIS will no longer be required to adjudicate requests for EA… Read More
2019-12-29 00:31
On December 10, 2019, USCIS issued policy guidance regarding what constitutes good moral character for naturalization purposes. However, it is clear that this gui… Read More
2019-12-27 05:03
Consider filing a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court to force the government to decide your application for a visa, a green card or U.S. citizenship.
I can’t tell you ho… Read More
2019-12-26 01:13
The Administration’s policies are punishing not only the undocumented, but are restricting the rules for legal immigration.
Never in my 40 years of practicing immigration law both as… Read More
2019-12-25 05:51
Avvo has emerged as a premier site for selecting an attorney.
Avvo, short for “avvocato” (Italian for attorney), is gaining not only in popularity but in usefulness.
Many immigra… Read More
2019-12-25 05:17
One of the most important choices immigrants make is hiring the best immigration lawyer to represent them before the USCIS or in Immigration Court. The same is true for employers. We all sh… Read More
2019-12-25 04:58
Every year, hundreds of persons who need legal assistance schedule an immigration consultation (in-person, telephonic or Skype) with one of our attorneys.
Our online appointment system all… Read More
2019-12-25 02:34
On December 21, 2000, President Clinton, unable to get his LIFA amendments through Congress, signed the Republican-sponsored LIFE amendments into law.
AILA has an excellent summary of the L… Read More
2019-12-10 19:23
Many of the everyday items we use highlight the immense contributions immigrants have made to American culture. These inventors have created works that have permeated deeply into the da… Read More
2019-12-09 02:24
Recently, a foreign-born physician scheduled a consultation with me.
She had an interview coming up, and for some reason, her attorney was unable to accompany her. She was super-nervo… Read More
2019-12-08 00:26
The Administration’s H-1B online registration will go into effect on March 1, 2020. Employers will be given until March 20, 2019 to submit the required inform… Read More
2019-11-26 03:38
The June 2019 Visa Bulletin is great news for many immigrants!
The U.S. Department of State issues the Visa Bulletin on a monthly basis. The Visa Bulletin lets you estimate how long it will… Read More
2019-11-24 20:07
Volume Twenty Four, Number Twelve
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscr… Read More
2019-11-24 00:10
Last week, DHS and DOS announced plans to propose new immigration regulations during the next few months. The rules would apply to B-1 business visitors, F-1 students, H-1B professiona… Read More
2019-11-13 04:44
On November 14, 2019, the USCIS will issue a proposed regulation increasing filing fees for many types of immigration benefits.
Filing fees for adjustment of status and for naturalization w… Read More
2019-11-11 22:14
Supreme Court DACA oral arguments regarding whether the Trump Administration acted correctly in attempting to terminate the program are scheduled for November 12.
DACA is short for the Defe… Read More
2019-11-06 21:48
Immigrants began to share their beloved customs and traditions with their neighbors and slowly shaped Christmas into a unifying national holiday. Hence, most of what constitutes a “tra… Read More
2019-10-27 00:17
The new health insurance requirement for persons applying for green cards abroad is scheduled to go into effect on November 3, 2019. It may prevent many hundreds of thousands of perso… Read More
2019-10-20 23:28
It would seem logical that an immigrant fleeing persecution in his country of origin would have as good a chance to have his asylum case granted in one part of the U.S. as in anothe… Read More
2019-10-18 23:29
American society has been shaped by successive waves of immigrants who have enriched our culture, expanded economic opportunity, and enhanced our influence throughout the world.
Below are 3… Read More
2019-10-18 22:22
Volume Twenty Four, Number Eleven
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscr… Read More
2019-10-18 18:45
One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is that there are not nearly enough immigrant visas – also known as green cards – available each year. As a res… Read More
2019-10-11 01:10
The new expanded public charge rule is scheduled to become effective on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. And a new presidential proclamation barring new immigrants from entering the U.S. without… Read More
2019-10-02 17:08
At our law firm, we believe the best decision makers are people who are properly informed about immigration laws and policies. For this reason, we have created “how-to” videos t… Read More
2019-09-28 19:48
In September 2019, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) asked their colleagues to support a unanimous consent resolution to approve S386, the Senate version of H.R. 1044, the F… Read More
2019-09-19 19:23
Volume Twenty Four, Number Ten
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscribe… Read More
2019-09-19 19:19
Hollywood is proof of our country’s longstanding need for diverse and talented immigrants. The flow of immigration has enabled these foreign directors to create a lasting impact o… Read More
2019-09-19 03:37
On September 18, 2019, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) proposed a substitute amendment to S. 386, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019, which amended the version passed by the House on J… Read More
2019-09-10 00:04
As part of the Department’s technology modernization initiative, the FLAG System has been developed to replace the legacy iCERT System, improve customer service, and modernize the adm… Read More
2019-08-16 19:52
DHS issued a new public charge regulation on August 15, 2019. The regulation will primarily affect persons who apply immigration benefits starting on October 15, 2019. It is anticipated… Read More
2019-08-09 00:13
The number of baby boomers turning 65 years old is rapidly increasing, and, unfortunately, many of them have multiple chronic health conditions ranging from diabetes to dementia. Yet, the su… Read More
2019-08-04 23:36
If you entered the United States with a visa (or ESTA) and got married after 90 days to a U.S. citizen, you are probably eligible to submit an… Read More
2019-08-04 19:16
The following green card marriage questions are commonly used by USCIS examiners to determine whether your marriage is real, or if you just got married in order to g… Read More
2019-07-31 18:21
Of the famous and prominent immigrants who shaped this country, many of them are women.
Below are pictures of four immigrant women who excelled in their field and became important figures in… Read More
2019-07-24 01:46
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final EB-5 rule on July 24 that makes a number of significant changes to its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, marking the first… Read More
2019-07-19 23:00
Want to win a free consultation with one of our immigration attorneys? Keep reading…
“The USCIS is revising the current naturalization test with improvements to ensure it cont… Read More
2019-07-14 01:00
On July 11, 2019, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky) introduced the BELIEVE Act (S. 2091) as a way to reform legal immigration to the United States. The Believe Act would abolish per-country quotas f… Read More
2019-07-13 03:59
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a very prominent immigration attorney from one of the Rocky Mountain States to see if we were willing to file a Notice of Appeal in a naturalization cause… Read More
2019-07-08 23:46
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a very prominent immigration attorney from one of the Rocky Mountain States.
Like most of us who have been practicing immigration law for many years, he w… Read More
2019-07-02 20:21
Volume Twenty Four, Number Eight
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscri… Read More
2019-07-02 20:08
Dual citizenship can allow one to feel personally connected to more than one country. There are many reasons why someone may have a dual citizenship: some want to feel closer to the country… Read More
2019-07-01 08:00
Volume Twenty Four, Number Seven
SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 60,000 subscri… Read More
2019-06-20 23:58
On the evening of June 20, 2019, one day before he kicked-off his reelection campaign, President Trump tweeted:
“Next week ICE will begin the process of removing the millions of ille… Read More
2019-06-18 04:13
A few months ago, a couple living in Chicago scheduled a legal consultation with us. Born in China, they had become Canadian citizens. Entrepreneurs, they decided to start a restaurant an… Read More
2019-06-13 17:35
Priority dates in the July Visa Bulletin will change like nothing I’ve ever seen in my 40+ years of practicing immigration law.
Some categories and countries will become current for th… Read More
2019-05-29 04:16
Lopez v. Barr, a May 22, 2019, decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, holds out hope for thousands of persons who are in removal proceedings that they can apply for cance… Read More
2019-05-24 16:36
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Today, approximately 27% of major league baseball players are foreign born, which is more than a five-fold increase since the… Read More
2019-05-24 00:32
On May 16, 2019, President Trump proposed a new immigration system in which over half of all green cards would be allotted to highly educated and skilled immigrants and their families. Unde… Read More
2019-05-19 03:54
Charlie Oppenheim of the U.S. Department of State announced that the EB-3 category for Filipino professionals will be become current in July 2019 and will stay current all summer long.
Tomo… Read More
2019-05-17 21:40
On May 17, 2019, the U.S. State Department announced that the family 2A category (spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents) will become current for the first time in man… Read More
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