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BIDEN ANNOUNCES NEW LIFE-CHANGING EXECUTIVE ACTION ON IMMIGRATION

, Posted in Immigration Law

Today, President Biden unveiled an exciting new executive action which seeks to shield undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation. Noteworthy is the fact that this new executive action could offer protections to approximately 500,000 undocumented spouses from being removed from the United States. The executive action applies to those who have lived in the United States for a decade or more. Individuals will have to pass a background check and will have three years to…

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Attorney Edward Shulman Featured in New Immigration Documentary Film

, Posted in About Shulman Law

Filmmakers Kreshnik Jonuzi and Saevar Gudmundsson had their New York premiere of their immigration documentary last night at the Angelika Film Center, hosted by the Albanian Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network of America (APEN). The film, entitled Belonging has been nominated for five national and international documentary film awards including the Thessaloniki documentary film festival, the Reykjavík international film festival, the DocuFest International documentary and short film film festival, and The American documentary film festival and film fund.  The…

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BIDEN PROPOSAL FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS MARRIED TO US CITIZENS

, Posted in Immigration Law

Soon, more than 1 million undocumented immigrants may be assured relief from deportation. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Biden Administration is considering a policy to grant the spouses of US citizens, who entered the country illegally, temporary legal status. This move would provide individuals with the opportunity to seek work permits and eventually a pathway to citizenship. Despite criticism of the Biden Administration’s border policies, 71% of Americans favor or strongly favor providing undocumented…

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SLG WELCOMES UKRAINIAN PARALEGAL

, Posted in About Shulman Law

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

, Posted in Immigration Law

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

, Posted in About Shulman Law

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

, Posted in About Shulman Law

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

, Posted in Immigration Law

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

, Posted in Immigration Law

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?

, Posted in Immigration Law

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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