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How Immigration Lawyers Assist With F1 Visa Applications

By Edward Shulman, Posted on October 8, 2026September 24, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary Eligibility review, Form I-20 and DS-160 consistency checks, organized financial evidence, and realistic interview preparation carry most F-1 cases. Nonimmigrant intent and earlier refusals need attention well before the consular appointment. Legal help continues after approval through transfers, practical training, and status changes. Applying for an F-1 student visa involves more than completing a form and attending an interview. An F1 visa immigration lawyer can help a student understand the rules, prepare accurate records,…

Read MorePosted on October 8, 2026September 24, 2026

How To Find The Right Immigration Lawyer

By Edward Shulman, Posted on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary Relevant case experience, verified bar standing, plain-language communication, and a written fee agreement matter more than advertising or price. Ask who will actually handle the file and how often the attorney takes matters resembling yours. Treat any guaranteed outcome as a reason to walk away. Learning how to find an immigration lawyer can make a major difference when your immigration status, family, or career is at stake. The right attorney should understand the law,…

Read MorePosted on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

How An Immigration Lawyer Helps With Your Work Permit Process

By Edward Shulman, Posted on October 4, 2026September 24, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary Choosing the correct eligibility category, preparing Form I-765 consistently with earlier filings, and assembling category-specific evidence prevent most avoidable delays. Renewal timing now matters more since automatic extensions ended for filings made on or after October 30, 2025. Work authorization should track the underlying immigration case. Obtaining authorization to work in the United States can become a complex process involving extensive paperwork, specific filing requirements, and immigration status considerations. Getting the help of a…

Read MorePosted on October 4, 2026September 24, 2026

Do You Need An Immigration Lawyer For A Spouse Visa?

By Edward Shulman, Posted on October 2, 2026September 24, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary No rule requires counsel, and organized couples with clean histories often file alone. Prior overstays, removal orders, misrepresentation findings, thin proof of a shared life, or income below the sponsorship threshold change that calculation. Counsel reviews forms, builds evidence, and prepares both spouses for the consular interview. If you are asking, "do I need an immigration lawyer for spouse visa filing?" the short answer is no. U.S. immigration law does not require a spouse…

Read MorePosted on October 2, 2026September 24, 2026

How To Renew Your DACA In 2026

By Edward Shulman, Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026Posted in DAPA/DACA

Quick Summary USCIS still processes renewals while first-time requests sit frozen by court order. File between 150 and 120 days out, use current form editions, keep your address current, and answer every notice. Arrests, travel, or removal proceedings since your last approval call for legal review before filing. Renewing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals requires careful timing, accurate forms, and attention to changing legal rules. A DACA renewal immigration lawyer can help review your history and…

Read MorePosted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

The Role Of Immigration Lawyers In Securing EB1A Visas

By Edward Shulman, Posted on September 28, 2026September 28, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary EB1A turns on sustained national or international acclaim rather than a strong resume. Counsel selects the qualifying criteria, documents each one, frames expert letters around concrete facts, and writes toward the final merits review. Self-petitioning is permitted, and Requests for Evidence demand a targeted response. The EB1A category offers a path to permanent residence for people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. An EB1A immigration lawyer helps turn a…

Read MorePosted on September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

What Does An Immigration Lawyer Do? When To Seek Their Help

By Edward Shulman, Posted on September 26, 2026September 24, 2026Posted in Immigration Law

Quick Summary Immigration lawyers assess options, prepare filings and evidence, answer government notices, and appear before USCIS and the immigration courts across family, employment, citizenship, detention, and removal matters. Denials, Requests for Evidence, criminal history, and a Notice to Appear are the moments when early advice changes the outcome most. Immigration law affects families, workers, employers, students, and people facing removal from the United States. If you are asking "what does an immigration lawyer do", the…

Read MorePosted on September 26, 2026September 24, 2026

BIDEN ANNOUNCES NEW LIFE-CHANGING EXECUTIVE ACTION ON IMMIGRATION

By Edward Shulman, Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024Posted 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…

Read MorePosted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Attorney Edward Shulman Featured in New Immigration Documentary Film

By Sam Modlinger, Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024Posted 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…

Read MorePosted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

BIDEN PROPOSAL FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS MARRIED TO US CITIZENS

By Sam Modlinger, Posted on May 23, 2024May 23, 2024Posted 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…

Read MorePosted on May 23, 2024May 23, 2024