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SLG WELCOMES UKRAINIAN PARALEGAL

The Shulman Law Group is proud to welcome our newest paralegal, Yuliya, who is fluent in both Ukrainian and Russian.  She also has a working knowledge of both Spanish and Portuguese.  Yuliya has dedicated herself to the field of Immigration Law and has spent the past five years as both a Paralegal and Translator.  She is skilled in helping to complete and file the necessary forms and applications to process a wide gamut of Immigration-related cases…

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New Family Reunification Pathway for Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced the implementation of a new Family Reunification Parole (FRP) process for Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The FRP process is for nationals of any of the four aforementioned countries whose family members are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, with the goal of seeking to promote family unity.  Likewise, the purpose of FRP is to expand legal, safe, and orderly pathways to reduce dangerous and/or irregular…

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CATHY BALEIRON, ESQ. INTERVIEWED BY NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY

Cathy Baleiron, Senior Law Associate of the Shulman Law Group appeared on News 12 New Jersey for an interview last night about Title 42 and its potential impact on New Jersey. During the segment, called a “Deep Dive into Immigration”, Ms. Baleiron was asked to weigh in regarding the significance of the expiration of Title 42 and what it may mean for immigration policies in the United States. Attorney Baleiron explained that Title 42 was a…

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EDWARD SHULMAN ADMITTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS BAND ONE LEGAL RANKING OF CHAMBERS USA

Immigration attorney Edward Shulman, founder of the immigration law firm, the Shulman Law Group, has been rated a Band One Attorney by Chambers USA, one of only three immigration lawyers in the State of New Jersey to receive this highest distinction. Notably, lawyers are ranked in bands on a scale from 1 (the highest) to 6 (the lowest). Rankings are conducted by a team of independent research analysts at Chambers USA who employ in-depth methodologies, including…

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DHS AUTHORIZES TPS FOR UKRAINIANS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially authorized the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians. TPS allows nationals of designated countries to legally remain the United States for a specified period of time. This announcement was made due to the extraordinary state of violence amid a full-scale invasion of and armed conflict currently in Ukraine.  Notably, TPS is designated to assist Ukrainian nationals who are currently facing a humanitarian crisis and to protect…

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PROTECTING UKRAINIANS IN THE U.S. FROM DEPORTATION VIA TPS OR DED

Amid the chaos and unrest in Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion and armed conflict, Immigration attorneys, activist groups, and some Democratic Senators are calling for the Biden Administration to give Ukrainians currently in the United States protection from Deportation.  Indeed, the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainian nationals. Notably, the National TPS Alliance, more than 500 College and University Presidents, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Catholic Legal…

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IMMIGRATION SUBSECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE BILL: WHAT IS THE REGISTRY ACT?

Congressional Democrats have been strenuously trying to include an immigration subsection into the currently debated Infrastructure Bill as an effort to forward the President’s agenda to effectuate long-needed immigration reform.  Yesterday, for the second time, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough struck down the Democrats’ plan (Called Plan B) to include an immigration policy change into the infrastructure bill. This plan, if approved, would have helped millions of immigrants to legalize their status and represented a real avenue…

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Vice President Harris visits U.S.-Mexico Border

Last Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris, together with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, and Texas Representative Veronica Escobar, visited the El Paso Border Patrol station and the El Paso del Norte Port of Entry.  This marks their first visit to the border since the Biden Administration commenced.  Inside the border facility, the Vice President met with several immigrant girls who reportedly came to the United States in order to…

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RETURN OF PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION IN IMMIGRATION CASES

Immigration Prosecutors have now been re-granted broad-based discretion and the personal authority to decide cases or drop cases altogether. Under U.S. Immigration Law, Prosecutorial Discretion (PD) refers to the power that ICE has to discontinue working on a specific immigration case which involves the particular potential for deportation.  ICE may exercise its PD in a multitude of ways, including but not limited to asking an Immigration Judge to close a case.  Alternatively, ICE may agree to…

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES BILLS FOR DREAMERS AND FARM WORKERS

Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved two immigration reform bills known as the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.  These bills would provide lawful status for individuals known as Dreamers and for Agricultural Laborers, providing more long-term hope for these two categories of intending immigrants.  While many Dreamers are currently protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, they remain at risk of deportation and lack permanent status. Notably,…

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