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Five Things You Need to Know About USCIS Delays Under the Trump Administration

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

Processing times for USCIS cases are delayed: According to a recent AILA Policy Brief, “USCIS Processing Delays Have Reached Crisis Levels Under the Trump Administration,” the overall average case processing time increased by almost 46% over the past two fiscal years. The processing times for 94% of USCIS’ form types (the different types of… Read More »

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Employment Authorization as an F-1 International Student

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

As an international student there are restrictions on your ability to work while in the United States. However, there are employment options for students within the F-1 visa category. Most international students in the U.S. hold an F-1 visa. F-1 students are allowed to work in the U.S., but only under certain conditions and… Read More »

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Is it legal to adopt from another country?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

The international adoption process is governed by three different sets of laws: the U.S. federal adoption laws; the adoption laws of the country from which you are adopting; and the laws of where you live (U.S. state, territory, or country). What is the difference between Hague adoption and non-Hague adoption? The Hague Adoption Convention… Read More »

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Good Moral Character and Naturalization Immigration Lawyer 118-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Five Years Passed Since Crime: Can You Apply for Naturalization?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

To qualify for naturalization, the law requires that you show that you have resided in the U.S. for a specific period of time, and that for all of that time period you have been and continue to be “a person of good moral character.” If you are a green card holder (a lawful permanent… Read More »

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VAWA: Battered Spouse, Children & Parent

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

Battered Spouse, Children & Parent As a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The VAWA provisions in the INA allow certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain spouses and… Read More »

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Questions & Answers: Asylum Interviews

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

Q: What Should I Bring with Me to the Asylum Interview? A: You should bring the following to the interview: A form of identification, including: any passport(s) you may have other travel or identification documents the Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, if you received one at the time of your arrival in the United States… Read More »

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What will happen at my Master Calendar Hearing?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

A master calendar hearing (“MCH”) is a short, preliminary hearing on immigration matters — the usual start to efforts to remove an immigrant from the United States. You will meet with the Judge and the government attorney to figure out how your case will proceed. The Judge will schedule dates for your submission of… Read More »

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Reopening Proceedings in Order to Apply for Adjustment

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

When an Immigration Judge (IJ) issues a removal order, the order becomes final when the affected alien does not file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If the alien files an appeal or petition for review, the order becomes final when the appeal or petition is denied. Sometimes, a final removal… Read More »

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What does a Form I-130 do?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

Filing a Form I-130 establishes that you and your relative have a bona fide family relationship. Once this relationship is proven, the date you filed the I-130 form creates the “priority date” that establishes your relative’s place in line for an immigrant visa. Filing Form I-130 for your relative gives your relative a place… Read More »

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DACA and the Dream Act

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

While the decision from Judge Alsup is a positive step, Congress must not use this as an excuse to delay any longer on a permanent solution for Dreamers. The Trump administration is expected to appeal quickly, and this court decision will likely end up as another piece to a drawn out legal fight and… Read More »

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