Carl Shusterman Immigration Lawyer Blog

Tired of Waiting for the USCIS? Think Mandamus!

If you have been waiting too long for USCIS to approve your case, you should consider filing a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court. What’s the most common complaint of people who have applied for immigration benefits? And for those who have been interviewed by the USCIS? Take a wild guess or […]

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USCIS Proposes Dramatic Hike
In Immigration Filing Fees

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 agency will accept public comments on the proposed rule through March 6, 2023. USCIS is a largely fee-based agency, not funded by the government. The backlog of pending […]

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Naturalization – How to Become a US Citizen

Once you have a green card, how and when can you become a US citizen through naturalization? Policy Update: On December 9, 2022, USCIS announced lawful permanent residents who file naturalization applications on or after December 12, 2022 will receive a 24-month automatic extension of their green card validity. The language on Form N-400 receipt […]

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Deportation – Green Card Holder Fights Back and Wins!

Imagine falling in love with a U.S. citizen, getting married, living together, being approved by USCIS for a 2-year green card, then for a 10-year green card and following all the rules, only to be placed under deportation proceedings. This happened to a man in Chicago in 2013. A man who came to the U.S. […]

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How to Obtain an E-2 Investor Visa

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. Born in Africa, Jacques was a very successful entrepreneur with a doctorate degree and many years of experience in the information technology field. He […]

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Newsletter US Immigration Update May 2004

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 located in more than 150 countries. It is written by a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 30 years of experience practicing immigration law. Published by the Law Offices of […]

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Newsletter US Immigration Update March 2012

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 subscribers located in more than 150 countries. It is written by a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 30 years of experience practicing immigration law. Published by the […]

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Newsletter US Immigration Update June 2009

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 address presents many challenges. Sometimes you don’t receive our newsletter. However, if you add our e-mail address to your address book or safe list, this should insure […]

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EB2 India Retrogression
Why We Need Immigration Reform Now!

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 degrees? Yes, but this is for Indian professionals who were sponsored by their employers over 10 years ago. How […]

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Newsletter US Immigration Update August 2009

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 address presents many challenges. Sometimes you don’t receive our newsletter. However, if you add our e-mail address to your address book or safe list, this should insure […]

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