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The Role of Luck in Immigration Cases: How to Increase Your Chances of Approval
Immigration lawyer Ismail Shakhtakhtinski is often asked by clients what their chances are of winning an immigration case. This is a...

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Apr 17, 20233 min read


10 Things You Should Know About Evidence for Asylum Case
As an asylum seeker, it’s essential to present a compelling case highlighting the persecution or fear of persecution you may face in your...

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Apr 17, 20237 min read


Confusing USCIS Announcement About the 1-Year Wait Time for Asylee Green Card Applications
By: Ismail Shahtakhtinski, Esq. On February 2, 2023, the USCIS announced a new policy about 1-year physical presence requirement for...

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Apr 9, 20234 min read


7 Steps to Asylum in the USA
Are you or someone you know seeking Asylum in the USA? The process can be daunting but don’t worry; we are here to help! Our immigration...

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Apr 4, 20234 min read


E-1 Treaty Trader Visa and E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
As the world’s largest economy, the United States has always been an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to expand their...

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Apr 4, 20234 min read


How to bring parents to the USA?
As an immigration lawyer, one of the most common questions I receive from clients is how to bring their parents to the USA. Living away...

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Apr 4, 20232 min read


Job Opening – Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary
The successful candidate is a strong, practical and reliable individual with excellent communication skills. The individual will possess...

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Mar 28, 20231 min read


Who Can Apply for Asylum in the US?
Asylum is legal protection available to individuals fleeing persecution or fearing persecution in their home country. If you are...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


What documents must I take with me when moving to the USA?
If you are planning to move to the United States, it is essential to be aware of the documents you will need to bring. Proper...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Bringing Siblings to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents
To petition to bring your sibling (brother or sister) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder, you must be a U.S. citizen and...

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Mar 14, 20232 min read


Bringing Spouses to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents
In order to bring your spouse (husband or wife) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder (permanent resident), you must be...

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Mar 14, 20233 min read


What visas and statuses automatically entitle a person to work in the USA?
Today we will discover what visas and statuses automatically entitle a person to work, and applying for an EAD (Employment Authorization...

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Feb 27, 20232 min read


Permission to Work in the US based on an Asylum
To apply for employment authorization, you must file a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization: Based on a Pending Asylum...

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Feb 27, 20231 min read


Credible Fear Screening Individuals Seeking Asylum
Assume you are in expedited removal proceedings and are found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture. In that case, you may...

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Feb 27, 20232 min read


Three Ways of Obtaining Asylum in the US
1. Affirmative Asylum Processing with USCIS. You may apply for affirmative asylum regardless of how you arrived in the US or your current...

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Feb 27, 20232 min read
How can I sponsor my parents to move to the US?
Everyone is familiar with the process of sponsoring immediate family members, such as children or spouses, but not so much about the...

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Jan 24, 20231 min read


Seeking Asylum in the United States
Every year people come to the US seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read


Video: how to move to the USA from Europe and other burning questions
Video: how to move to the USA from Europe and other burning questions In this latest video, the founder of I.S. Law Firm Ismail...

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Jan 13, 20231 min read
Can you work with a tourist visa? What happens if you get caught?
Can you work with a tourist visa? What happens if you get caught? No, you cannot work with a tourist visa. The purpose of a tourist visa...

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Jan 2, 20232 min read


6 Asylum Tips to Help You To Win Your Case
What makes an asylum case a weak one or a strong one?In his new video the founder of IS Law Firm Ismail Shahtakhtinski lists 6 Asylum...

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Dec 30, 20221 min read
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