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The Law Offices of Carl Shusterman is seeking to hire an Immigration Attorney with 2 or more years of experience in family, deport and appellate practice. An ideal candidate should have exceptional writing ability, case management skills and ability to supervise support staff.  We have been practicing immigration law exclusively for more than 30 years […]

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On March 8, the USCIS posted a new version of form I-539 online for persons seeking to extend or change their status. Although the current form I-539 can be used until March 21, after that the USCIS will accept only the new form. In addition, a new I-539A supplement will be required. Each family member […]

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Wherever the people go, their food will surely follow! Although many immigrants have made the United States their home, it is in their kitchen where the tasty dishes of their home country still exist. Below are four celebrated chefs who immigrated to the US and have made a significant contribution to today’s diverse American cuisine. Please […]

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On January 25, Congress passed and the President signed, legislation reopening government agencies until February 15. No funds for a border wall were included in the bill. Negotiations in Congress for avoiding another government shutdown will be intense. I have a few suggestions for fixing our current broken legal immigration system, so keep reading. The […]

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Individuals who wish to find success in Hollywood can receive different kinds of awards, such as an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, or a Tony. Many have received one or two of these highly acclaimed awards. However, only a few have won all four, and a few of those winners are immigrants as well. Please […]

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If you have ever been in student (F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2) or exchange visitor (J-1, J-2) status, February 5, 2019 may be a very important date for you. This is because the USCIS published regulations on August 9, 2018 which established new criteria for determining when persons in F, M or J status start accruing […]

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Refugee resettlement is a small, but very important part of our country’s immigration laws and policies. Many refugees experience unbelievable hardships as they are forced to flee their homes, often leaving family members behind. Most refugees are women and children. Many die trying to escape war and persecution. Sometimes, they have family members who were […]

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The United States and New Zealand have entered into an agreement which allows citizens of New Zealand to open businesses in the US and become E-1 Treaty Traders and E-2 Treaty Investors to manage and grow their companies in the US. The KIWI Act was signed into law by President Trump in August and has […]

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Over the past twenty years, the horror genre of American film includes blockbuster hits which would not have been possible without the help of diverse and talented immigrants. These directors not only have had their movies receive outstanding praise from film critics and movie-goers, but also has created a lasting impact on horror cinema with […]

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Ever wonder what you would do if the USCIS suddenly revoked the benefits that they had given you in the past and now wants to deport you? A couple months ago, we were contacted by a foreign-born physician who is employed by the Veterans Administration (VA) in a medically-underserved area on the East Coast. He […]

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