Mr. Shusterman has practiced immigration law for over 40 years, first as an INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) and then in private practice (1982-present). In 2006, we added a topic to our newsletter entitled Ask Mr. Shusterman where Mr. Shusterman gives a detailed answer to a question submitted by a reader.
Below, you can see the answers to the Ask Mr. Shusterman questions from 2006 to 2019.
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2019 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Relief Act – The Right Way to Fix Immigration Backlogs (November 2019)
- Green Cards for Caregivers (October 2019)
- New EB-5 Rule Published by the USCIS (August 2019)
- Trump’s Assault On Immigrants – What We Can Learn From Our Past (July 2019)
- E-2 Investor Visas for Israelis Starting May 1 (May 2019)
- New Form I-539 Means Increased Delays (April 2019)
- H-1B Visa Lottery Rule Issued – What You Need To Know (March 2019)
- Immigration Judge Gordon Was A Supermensch (February 2019)
- The Day That Could Ruin Your Life – February 5, 2019 (January 2019)
2018 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- E-2 Treaty Investors: Welcome New Zealand (November 2018)
- The Real Reason the Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing Was Expanded & Extended by the USCIS (October 2018)
- Employers: How to Prepare Yourself for an I-9 Audit (September 2018)
- 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Consultation (August 2018)
- Trump’s Chance to Remake the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (June 2018)
- Supreme Court Delivers Big Victory for Immigrants (May 2018)
- California’s New Immigrant Worker Protection Act (April 2018)
- New CSPA Decision Could Help Keep Families Together (March 2018)
- A Team of Experienced Immigration Lawyers Who Fight for Their Clients (February 2018)
- 4 Tips for Finding the Right Immigration Lawyer (January 2018)
2017 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Foreign Entrepreneur Gets Extraordinary Ability Green Card (December 2017)
- DACA is Ending – What You Should Do Now (October 2017)
- The Sanchez Family Needs Your Help (September 2017)
- New I-9 Form Issued by the USCIS (August 2017)
- Asylum – 4 Tips to Help You Win Your Case (July 2017)
- Trump Needs Realistic Immigration Policies (June 2017)
- A New Road from TPS to a Green Card (May 2017)
- How to Cope with the Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions (April 2017)
- How Employers Can Protect Themselves (March 2017)
- DHS Proposes Changes in EB-5 Program (February 2017)
- Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Dreamers (January 2017)
2016 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- USCIS’s New I-9 Form (December 2016)
- Support Letters for Your Immigration Petition (October 2016)
- Eliminate the EB Per-Country Quotas (September 2016)
- Our New Phone-Friendly Website (August 2016)
- Who Benefits from Section 245i (July 2016)
- Good News for Physicians Who Want Green Cards (June 2016)
- A Win-Win for Immigrants and Us (May 2016)
- You Need to Start the H-1B Process Now (February 2016)
- ISIS Must Love Donald Trump (January 2016)
2015 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Immigration in the 2016 Presidential Race (December 2015)
- Our Immigration Law Turns 50 (November 2015)
- Dilley – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (October 2015)
- Employers: USCIS Extends Deadline for Filing Amended H-1B Petitions (August 2015)
- Finding the Best Immigration Attorney Through Avvo.com (July 2015)
- The Future of the EB-5 Program (June 2015)
- Military Expands Program Which Expedites US Citizenship (May 2015)
- Stop Using the DHS As a Political Football (March 2015)
- Congress Needs Cruz Control (February 2015)
- Definition of “Mother” for Derivative Citizenship (January 2015)
2014 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- myE-Verify (December 2014)
- Employers: Form I-9 on Demand Webinar (November 2014)
- More Free Immigration Resources (September 2014)
- Free Immigration Advice on YouTube (July 2014)
- Streamline Requests for Immigration Court Hearings (June 2014)
- EB-5 Program – Individual or Regional Center? (May 2014)
- How to Survive Your Immigration Interview (April 2014)
- DOS Website: We’re Off to See the Visa Wizard! (March 2014)
- Does Being in the Press Lead to Success? (February 2014)
- US Army Offers Expedited Pathway to Citizenship (January 2014)
2013 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Indian IT Company Agrees to Pay $34 Million Settlement (December 2013)
- ICE’s Bed Mandate: Who Benefits? (November 2013)
- New Spanish Immigration Videos (October 2013)
- How to Expedite an Employment Authorization Document (September 2013)
- Unlawful Deportations of U.S. Citizens (August 2013)
- Summary of USCIS’ New EB-5 Investor Memo (July 2013)
- Should I Apply for OPT? (June 2013)
- Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (On Avvo.com) (May 2013)
- More Free Immigration Resources (April 2013)
- Supreme Court Rules that Padilla is Not Retroactive (March 2013)
- Immigration Legal Consultations Via Skype (February 2013)
- Do I Qualify for an E-2 Investor Visa? (January 2013)
2012 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Advance Parole and the Unlawful Presence Bars (September 2012)
- How to Comply with Anti-Discrimination Laws (August 2012)
- Adjustment of Status vs. Immigrant Visa (July 2012)
- Getting the Most from Your Immigration Attorney (June 2012)
- I-9 Discrimination and Document Abuse (May 2012)
- National Interest Waivers vs. PERM (April 2012)
- EB Adjustment Through Section 245(k) (March 2012)
- Should Employers Pay H-1B Filing Fees and Expenses? (February 2012)
- How to Process a PERM Application for a Roving Employee (January 2012)
2011 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- How Can I Qualify for an E-2 Visa? (December 2011)
- For L-1A Petitions, are “Managers” and “Executives” the Same? (November 2011)
- How Should I Notify USCIS of My New Address? (September 2011)
- How Can I Qualify for an O Visa? (August 2011)
- I-9 Audits Put Employers Between a Rock and a Hard Place (July 2011)
- Prevailing Wages for H-1B Workers (June 2011)
- National Interest Waivers for Physicians (May 2011)
- Green Cards For Outstanding Professors and Researchers (April 2011)
- Things to Consider Before Starting the PERM Process (March 2011)
- Green Cards For Persons of Extraordinary Ability (February 2011)
- Can I “Moonlight” on an H-1B Visa? (January 2011)
2010 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- New BIA Decision Regarding the Child Status Protection Act (November 2010)
- Let Avvo Help You Choose an Excellent Attorney (October 2010)
- ICE to Dismiss Up to 17,000 Removal Cases (September 2010)
- Guess Who’s Coming to the United States? (August 2010)
- What is the Current Status of our CSPA Lawsuit? (July 2010)
- Impact of Supreme Court’s Decision in Padilla v. Kentucky (June 2010)
- A Good Attorney Asks a Lot of Questions (April 2010)
- Getting a Family Released From CBP Custody (March 2010)
- Becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Your Parents (February 2010)
- DOS Predicts Visa Numbers for September 2010 (January 2010)
2009 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- H-1B Surge – OPT Students, Listen Up! (December 2009)
- The Importance of Degree Equivalency (November 2009)
- CSPA Benefits for Married Couples (September 2009)
- Employers, How to Survive an I-9 Audit (August 2009)
- A Disturbing New Trend at the USCIS (July 2009)
- Importance of Maintaining Your H-1B Status (June 2009)
- EB-3 Visas Become Unavailable (May 2009)
- One Way Around the Retrogression (April 2009)
- Immigration Strategies in a Bad Economy (March 2009)
- Using CSPA Retroactivity to Benefit Your Kids (February 2009)
- Adjusting a K-1 After a Divorce (January 2009)
2008 – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Test Your Family-Based Immigration IQ (December 2008)
- Test Your Naturalization IQ (November 2008)
- Test Your EB Immigration IQ (October 2008)
- Little-Known Solutions for J Visa Holders (September 2008)
- Reviewing a Consular Decision in Court (August 2008)
- Helping Persons with Denied EB-3 Cases (July 2008)
- New Guidance on Child Status Protection Act (June 2008)
- Avoid Separation from Your Adult Children (May 2008)
- EB-5 Investor Visas (Regional Centers) (April 2008)
- Visa Bulletin vs. Processing Times (March 2008)
- Win Your Case with a Decision that is Not in the Books (January 2008)
2007 and Earlier – Ask Immigration Attorney Shusterman
- Section 245(i) – An Immigrant’s Guide (December 2007)
- How to Retain an Old EB Priority Date (November 2007)
- Resubmitting an I-485 Under Section 245(k) (October 2007)
- Advising Physicians and Programmers (September 2007)
- Don’t Take Away My Spouse, Please! (August 2007)
- How to Help Your Attorney Help You (July 2007)
- Challenging Adjustment of Status Delays in Federal Court (June 2007)
- How to Avoid the H-1B Cap Trap (May 2007)
- How “Age-Outs” Can Benefit under CSPA (April 2007)
- Getting ‘Round the Retrogression (March 2007)
- How CSPA Works with Respect to “Age-Outs” (January 2007)
- Extending Your H-1B Status Past 6 Years (December 2006)
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Carl Shusterman
Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman has 40+ years of experience. He served as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) from 1976 until 1982, when he entered private practice. He has testified as an expert witness before the US Senate Immigration Subcommittee. Carl was featured in SuperLawyers Magazine. Today, he serves as Of Counsel to JR Immigration Law Firm.