Carl Shusterman Immigration Lawyer Blog

Coronavirus – COVID
Immigration Updates

The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly spreading around the world. As immigration lawyers, we have created this page in order to educate employers and immigrants regarding how the pandemic may affect their immigration cases and to make sure that immigrants, whether or not they are documented, are not afraid to seek medical care. In-person services at […]

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COVID-19 Vaccine Required For
Most Green Card Applicants

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 be considered inadmissible to the U.S. The order takes effect on October 1, 2021, and applies to both persons applying for adjustment of status […]

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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? The process of becoming a citizen of the United States is becoming increasingly complex, lengthy and expensive. When I worked for the INS as a Naturalization Attorney, the N-400 citizenship application was just 4 pages long and the […]

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Biden’s Parole-in-Place Program
To Help Undocumented Spouses of US Citizens

On August 20, 2024, the USCIS began accepting parole-in-place applications for certain undocumented spouses and children of US citizens. Obtaining parole-in-place will allow these undocumented spouses and children to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents in the United States without having to leave the country or obtain unlawful presence waivers. On August 23, 2024, […]

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How a Defective NTA Could
Save You from Deportation

 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 Notice to Appear in Immigration Court. Update: On September 6, 2024, the BIA held in Matter of R-T-P that if there’s a problem with how a […]

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The End of Chevron Deference Makes It Easier
To Challenge Immigration Denials

On June 28, 2024, the US Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Deference Doctrine. In 1984, the Supreme Court ruled in the Chevron case that when a federal statute is ambiguous, federal courts should defer to the agency’s interpretation of the law as long as their interpretation is “reasonable”. While overturning the Chevron Deference Doctrine will […]

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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Immigration Consultation

Every year, hundreds of persons who need legal assistance schedule an immigration consultation (in-person, telephonic or Zoom) with one of our attorneys. Our online appointment system allows you to schedule an appointment with our immigration attorneys, choose a date and time for your consultation and decide whether you want to come to our office or […]

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Automatic EAD Extensions for 540 Days

On April 4, 2024, USCIS announced a temporary final rule (TFR) to increase automatic EAD extensions for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. The longer auto-extension period will be available to eligible foreign nationals with Form I-765 renewal applications which were timely filed on or after […]

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Niz-Chavez Decision
Could Save You From Deportation

 On April 29, 2021, 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 3 majority decision. The Court held that the charging document for a removal proceeding, the Notice to Appear (NTA), is invalid if it does not […]

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