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Will I Be Arrested At My Green Card Interview?

By Edward Shulman, Posted on April 19, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

There are certain circumstances which would increase the possibility of an arrest during a green card interview. The chances of an arrest depend upon whether the individual is considered a removal priority and, in particular, if there is a criminal history and/or an outstanding order of deportation. Even if someone is married to a United States Citizen in a bona-fide relationship, there are eight (8) situations in a person’s history that would render him or her…

Read MorePosted on April 19, 2017December 17, 2019

Trump’s Pick For Economic Advisor Is Pro-immigration

By Edward Shulman, Posted on April 10, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Hassett to become chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, pending approval by the Senate's banking committee. The position is essentially that of the Chief Economist of the White House. Although a conservative, Hassett is reportedly well respected by both sides of the D.C. political aisle and has an incredible resume, with noteworthy accomplishments including holding a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, having been a Professor of…

Read MorePosted on April 10, 2017December 17, 2019

Senate Democrats Met With Secretary Of DHS Kelly To Discuss Immigration Policy

By Edward Shulman, Posted on April 4, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly met with Senate Democrats for more than an hour last Wednesday on Capitol Hill to discuss the Trump administration's immigration policies. While the feedback and reviews of the meeting were mixed, with some members calling it frustrating and others saying that it was helpful, there was agreement about one hopeful outcome. Reportedly, Kelly stated that he does not intend to separate mothers and children at the border and denied…

Read MorePosted on April 4, 2017December 17, 2019

Understanding Trump’s Proposed “merit-based Immigration System

By Edward Shulman, Posted on March 30, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Political forecasters are predicting that, if immigration reform were to take place in any formalized capacity during the Trump administration, there would be an extreme ideological shift in the way the immigration system functions. Historically, for the last half century, the primary basis of entry was for familial unification/re-unification, where preference was given to those individuals with relatives who are U.S. citizens. The merit-based system proposed by Trump and certain members of the GOP would essentially…

Read MorePosted on March 30, 2017December 17, 2019

Sekaran’s “Lucky Boy,”: A Compelling Immigration Story

By Edward Shulman, Posted on March 28, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Award-winning author Shanthi Sekaran's "Lucky Boy," is a timely new book nominated by the Global Nation Book Club, an Amazon Best Book for 2017, and has received starred reviews by the Library Journal and Kirkus for its courage and realism in descriptively telling the gripping story of an immigrant experience. The story is about a young, undocumented girl named Soli from Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca who leaves her home for a perilous journey to the…

Read MorePosted on March 28, 2017December 17, 2019

U.S. Representative Gutierrez Handcuffed During Ice Protest

By Edward Shulman, Posted on March 17, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Undocumented immigrants should know that there are many individuals who actually support them and are willing to take critical measures to advocate for their rights and protections. On Monday, U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois) and a dozen immigration advocates facilitated a ‘sit-in’ at Chicago’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters to protest their deportation procedures under the Trump administration and to send a message that he considers the procedures “egregious, unfair and morally bankrupt. After a…

Read MorePosted on March 17, 2017December 17, 2019

Moving To A New Location

By Edward Shulman, Posted on March 5, 2017December 3, 2019Posted in About Shulman Law

After 22 years in the same location, the Shulman Law Group has moved! Our new address and phone number are as follows: 619 River Drive Second Floor, Suite 220 Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Tel: (201) 773-0100 Fax: (201) 773-9240

Read MorePosted on March 5, 2017December 3, 2019

A Day Without Immigrants

By Edward Shulman, Posted on February 16, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Immigrants in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Austin, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and other major U.S. cities plan to stay home today as part of a protest called "A Day Without Immigrants." The goal is to demonstrate the import of immigrants to society, as the Trump administration continues to pursue anti-immigrant Executive Orders. The strike, being facilitated and promulgated by social media and immigration advocates, seeks to show the adverse and disruptive community, familial, and economic impact of…

Read MorePosted on February 16, 2017December 17, 2019

Be Prepared, Not Scared: 8 Things Immigrants Should Do To Protect Themselves

By Edward Shulman, Posted on February 15, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Because of the unpredictability of the current immigration situation in the wake of President Trump's Executive Order and due to fears about upcoming anti-immigration actions set forth at the Federal level, at the Shulman Law Group, LLC, we are advising our clients of the following steps they should take to protect themselves. Importantly, these recommendations pertain to Lawful Permanent Residents (e.g., green card holders), Visa Holders, DACA and Undocumented Immigrants alike. Our immigration law firm strongly…

Read MorePosted on February 15, 2017December 17, 2019

Edward Shulman’s Article On Immigration Law Published In Nj Lawyer Magazine

By Edward Shulman, Posted on February 10, 2017December 17, 2019Posted in About Shulman Law

Edward Shulman, Esq., Founder and Head Immigration Attorney of the Shulman Law Group, LLC, was a featured author in the February 2017 edition of the prestigious New Jersey Lawyer Magazine. The New Jersey Lawyer Magazine is an award-winning professional journal that showcases informative articles by experts in specific fields of law and is affiliated with the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). Mr. Shulman's four-page article, included in a special Immigration Law issue, is entitled: "Consequences…

Read MorePosted on February 10, 2017December 17, 2019