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January 13 2020

Food from Around the World

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” have their roots in other countries. Below are 3 pictures of different foods. See if you can name each food and the […]

January 6 2020

Immigration Blog – 2018

December 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 Cap Rule Online Registration System (12-01-2018) October US Resettlement of Refugees Reaches A New Low (10-13-2018) E-2 Treaty Investors: Welcome New Zealand (10-07-2018) September VA Physician […]

January 2 2020

Shusterman’s Immigration Update February 2020

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 subscribers located in more than 150 countries. It is written by a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 40 years of experience practicing immigration law. Published by the Law Offices […]

December 29 2019

Adios Ann Coulter

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 out to convince us that immigration is destroying our country. A more apt title for her book would be “Keep America White!” To her, immigration […]

December 29 2019

STEM OPT Program

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, more F-1 STEM students will be eligible for an extension of their OPT and those who qualify will be granted a longer period […]

December 28 2019

Automatic EAD Extensions for 180 Days

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 EADs within 90 days. However, persons with existing Employment Authorization Documents will be able to apply for extensions of their EAD work permits 180 days (up […]

December 28 2019

Good Moral Character Rules Restricted by USCIS (12-10-19)

On December 10, 2019, USCIS issued policy guidance regarding what constitutes good moral character for naturalization purposes. However, it is clear that this guidance will affect not only applicants for naturalization, but also those applying for adjustment of status and other types of immigration benefits including cancellation of removal. Specifically, the new guidance incorporates the […]

December 26 2019

Petition for a Writ of Mandamus

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 how many times immigrants have sought our help because their applications for visas, green cards or naturalization have been pending for months […]

December 25 2019

Crackdown on Legal Immigration Ramps Up

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 an INS Attorney and in private practice have I seen so many restrictions being placed upon foreign-born individuals and often upon employers who are sponsoring them for […]

December 24 2019

Let Avvo Help You Choose an Excellent Attorney

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 immigration attorneys will tell you that by the time 30% of potential clients consult with them, some incompetent attorney or “consultant” has already screwed up their case, […]

Food from Around the World

Immigration Blog – 2018

Shusterman’s Immigration Update February 2020

Adios Ann Coulter

STEM OPT Program

Automatic EAD Extensions for 180 Days

Good Moral Character Rules Restricted by USCIS (12-10-19)

Petition for a Writ of Mandamus

Crackdown on Legal Immigration Ramps Up

Let Avvo Help You Choose an Excellent Attorney

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