Carl Shusterman Immigration Lawyer Blog

Video – Comprehensive Immigration Reform?

On March 13, 2009, the Hispanic Caucus in the House of Representatives sponsored an event in Los Angeles to start the drive for Comprehensive Reform in 2009. The event was sponsored by Representatives Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Lucile Roybal-Allard (D-CA), and Linda Sanchez (D-CA) from the Hispanic Caucus and Representative Diane Watson (D-CA) […]

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Video – Physicians: Green Cards through PERM/NIW

Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) explains how International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and Canadian physicians can obtain permanent residence in the US through family-based immigration, the green lottery, investment and a variety of other means. Most IMGs who are not married to US citizens are sponsored by their employers. They get their green cards through […]

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Video – Physicians: J Waivers and O-1 Visas

Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) explains how International Medical Graduates (IMGS) can obtain J waivers through (1) Interested Government Agencies (IGAs), (2) Exceptional Hardship and (3) Persecution. He also discusses how physicians of Extraordinary Ability can obtain O-1 visas. Our law firm has assisted over 2,000 IMGs and Canadian physicians in obtaining J waivers, […]

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J Status for IMGs: The Two-Year Residency Requirement

Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses the laws which subject IMGs (International Medical Graduates) and Canadian physicians who complete their medical residencies and fellowships in the US as J exchange visitors to the two-year foreign residency requirement. Our law firm has assisted over 3,000 physicians in obtaining J waivers and green cards. IMGs and […]

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Video – Physician Immigration a Step-by-Step Guide

Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses the laws which determine how International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can come to the U.S. for medical residencies and fellowships. In this video, Attorney Shusterman explains how physicians can obtain J waivers, H-1B status and, eventually, permanent residency. Our law firm has assisted over 3,000 IMGs and Canadian physicians […]

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Honor Student Beats Deportation Video

In this video, Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 14-year-old “illegal alien” from El Salvador beat deportation, gained permission to remain in the U.S. through suspension of deportation, and is now a distinguished university professor. Miguel Perez was smuggled over the border at the age of 14 by his mother in […]

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Video – Orphan Gets A Green Card

In this video, Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (former INS Trial Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 16-year-old orphan from Canada was allowed to obtain a green card and join his family in the United States. Guy Taylor, a 16-year-old boy living in Canada, became an orphan when his mother died of a drug overdose. His grandmother, a […]

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Acquisition of Citizenship Through Parents Video

Acquisition of citizenship through parents and grandparents is one of the most complex portions of our immigration laws. In this video, former INS Citizenship Attorney Carl Shusterman discusses the laws which determine which persons born abroad are eligible for acquisition of citizenship through parents and grandparents, and how they can go about applying for a U.S. […]

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How to Become a US Citizen Video – Part Two

Obtaining US citizenship is a major milestone for most immigrants to the United States. In this video, Carl Shusterman, a former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-82) whose seven-attorney law firm has assisted thousands of persons across the U.S. in becoming citizens for nearly 30 years, explains some of the basics of the process. Often, permanent residents […]

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US Citizenship Through Naturalization Video
(Part One)

Achieving US citizenship through naturalization is a major milestone for most immigrants to the United States. Most frequently, future immigrants come to the U.S. on a temporary visa, and later, they become permanent residents. US citizenship is the last step in a long process. In this video, Carl Shusterman, a former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-82) whose […]

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