Carl Shusterman

Carl Shusterman

Immigration Lawyer Carl Shusterman
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Carl Shusterman is one of the top immigration lawyers in the United States, representing corporate and individual clients across the country and around the world.

He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the National Law Journal and dozens of other national and international media outlets. His website, https://www.shusterman.com, is a virtual encyclopedia of U.S. Immigration Laws and Procedures.

Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman has over 40 years of experience practicing immigration law. He served as a Trial Attorney for U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) from 1976 until 1982 when he entered the private practice of law. For more than 10 years, he has been voted as one of the Best Lawyers in America and as a Super Lawyer by his colleagues in the bar.

Carl was featured in the February 2018 issue of Super Lawyers Magazine.

Carl has been named as one of the top 15 corporate immigration attorneys in the U.S. by Human Resource Executive magazine. His hard work and dedication to immigration law have earned him the highest rating (“AV”) in legal ability and ethics from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. He has also served as a member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar. Carl is also listed in The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and the Chamber’s USA Guide for Leading Business Lawyers.

Carl has testified as an expert witness before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee in Washington, D.C.

Education
University of California - Los Angeles
J.D. (1973) | Law
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Honors: Selected for Law Review
Activities: Law Clerk for Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights under Law; Legal Assistant to Law Professor Gary Schwartz
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Professional Experience
Of Counsel
JR Immigration Law
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Mr. Shusterman is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California. He has earned the highest rating ("AV") in legal ability and ethics from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. Mr Shusterman has served as a member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar. Year after year, he has been voted as a Super Lawyer by his colleagues in the bar. He is listed in the Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition. For more than 10 years, Mr. Shusterman has been voted as one of the Best Lawyers in America . He is listed in The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers .
Managing Attorney
Law Office of Carl Shusterman
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INS Attorney
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
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Represented the U.S. government in Federal Court. Conducted naturalization and derivative citizenship hearings as well as marraige and adjustment of status interviews. Also, represented the goverment in deportation and exclusion hearings before Immigration Judges.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Immigration Resources in Chinese
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Immigration Resources in Hindi
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RECURSOS DE INMIGRACIÓN
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Immigration Lawyer - Carl Shusterman
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Visa Bulletin in Chinese
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Visa Bulletin in Hindi
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Visa Bulletin Predictions in Chinese
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Visa Bulletin Predictions in Hindi
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BOLETÍN DE VISAS JULIO 2023
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PREDICCIONES DEL BOLETÍN DE VISAS PARA AUGUSTO DE 2023
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CÓMO OBTENER UNA TARJETA VERDE
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CÓMO OBTENER UNA TARJETA VERDE A TRAVÉS DEL EMPLEO
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CÓMO OBTENER UNA TARJETA VERDE A TRAVÉS DEL MATRIMONIO
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VISA E2 PARA INVERSIONISTA SEGÚN TRATADO LISTA DE PAÍSES E-2
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4 CONSEJOS DE ASILO PARA AYUDARTE A GANAR TU CASO POR UN EX ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN
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ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN
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CÓMO CALIFICAR PARA EL ASILO POLÍTICO EN ESTADOS UNIDOS
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CÓMO OBTENER UNA VISA TEMPORAL
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CÓMO OBTENER UNA VISAS TN PARA UN PROFESIONAL CANADIENSE O MEXICANO
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AJUSTE DE ESTATUS CÓMO OBTENER UNA TARJETA VERDE EN ESTADOS UNIDOS
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TARJETA VERDES PARA HERMANOS Y HERMANAS
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TARJETAS VERDES PARA PADRES
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AJUSTE DE ESTATUS DE LA SECCIÓN 245I
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GUÍA DE DEFENSA DE DEPORTACIÓN CÓMO GANAR TU CASO EN EL TRIBUNAL DE INMIGRACIÓN
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PREDICCIONES DEL BOLETÍN DE VISAS PARA JULIO DE 2023
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Immigration Lawyer
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Immigration Success Stories
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Mandamus - Tired of Waiting for the Immigration Service to Act on Your Pending Application?
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USCIS Premium Processing - How to Speed Up Your Case
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Visa Bulletin
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Visa Bulletin Predictions
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E-2 Visas for Investors
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E-3 Visas for Australian Professionals
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H-1B Visas for Professionals
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How to Get a Temporary Visa
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How to Get a TN Visa
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J Waivers for Physicians
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L-1 Visas for Executives and Managers
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O Visas for Persons of Extraordinary Ability
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Who is an H-1B Cap-Exempt Employer?
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CBP - Immigration Resources
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DHS - Immigration Resources
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EOIR - Immigration Resources
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ICE - Immigration Resources
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Labor Department - Immigration Resources
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State Department - Immigration Resources
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USCIS - Immigration Resources
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Physician Job Search
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180-Day Portability Rule
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VisaScreen Requirements for Healthcare Professionals
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Affidavit of Support Requirements
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Alternatives to PERM
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Consular Processing - How to Get a Green Card Abroad
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EB1 Priority Workers
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EB2 Green Cards
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EB3 Green Cards
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Green Card Lottery
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Green Card Marriage Interview
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Green Card Marriage Questions
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Green Cards for Married Children of US Citizens
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Green Cards for Persons of Exceptional Ability
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Green Cards for Persons of Extraordinary Ability
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How to Get a Green Card Through Marriage
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How to Get a K-1 Fiancee Visa
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How to Get a National Interest Waiver
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PERM: Employer Recruitment Requirements
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Physicians Immigration Guide
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Registered Nurse Immigration Guide
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Section 245i Adjustment of Status
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Section 245k Adjustment Of Status
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Asylum - One Year Filing Rule
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Asylum Expert Witness List
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Asylum Guide - Helping You Win Your Case
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Asylum: 4 Tips to Help You Win Your Case
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How to Get Asylum Based on a Particular Social Group
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How to Qualify for Asylum Based on Nationality
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How to Qualify for Asylum Based on Race
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How to Qualify for Asylum Based on Religion
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How to Qualify for LGBTQ Asylum
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How to Qualify for Political Asylum
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Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents
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Immigration Waiting Times
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Denaturalization
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Dual Citizenship
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How to Get US Citizenship through Parents & Grandparents
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How to Pass the US Citizenship Test
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Naturalization - How to Become a US Citizen
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Naturalization FAQ
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Naturalization Interview - Documents You Should Bring
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Naturalization Through Military Service
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US Citizenship - How to Guide
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Board of Immigration Appeals
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Cancellation of Removal
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How to Get a 212c Waiver for an Old Criminal Conviction
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Immigration Court 800 Phone Number
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Immigration Fraud Waiver
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Employers Immigration Guide
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I-601A Provisional Waivers
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Immigration Waivers of Criminal Conduct
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Unlawful Presence Bars and Waivers
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DACA
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TPS - Temporary Protected Status
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US Immigration Videos
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CSPA - Child Status Protection Act
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How to Get a Temporary Work Visa
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Tired Of Waiting For The USCIS? Think Mandamus!
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Biden Makes It Easier for STEM Professionals To Get OPT, Work Visas & Green Cards
Immigration Lawyers on the Web
Employers Immigration Guide
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Immigration Attorney - Los Angeles
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact the Future of DACA
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How to Get a Green Card Through Employment
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How to Win Your Case in Immigration Court
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Immigration Attorney
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Carl Shusterman Brings a Lifetime of Immigration Experience to the Trump Era
SuperLawyers Magazine
Green Cards for Parents of U.S. Citizens
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Immigration Attorney
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Would You Pass the Immigration Marriage Exam?
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Think high-tech won the visa war? Not by a long shot
Computer World
Proposition 187: Who’s behind this noxious nostrum?
Los Angeles Times
Speaking Engagements
Child Status Protection Act, AILA National Conference, San Francisco
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Certifications
Certified Specialist in Immigration Law
State Bar of California
Awards
SuperLawyer (2004 - Present)
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AV Rating (2000-Present)
Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
General Ethical Standards Rating The General Ethical Standards rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities. Those lawyers who meet the "Very High" criteria of General Ethical Standards can proceed to the next step in the ratings process. Legal Ability Ratings For lawyers rated with the changed methodology, Legal Ability ratings will now indicate professional ability within a specific area of practice. Legal Ability ratings are based on performance in five key areas, rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest). These areas are: Legal Knowledge - Lawyer's familiarity with the laws governing his/her specific area of practice(s) Analytical Capabilities - Lawyer's creativity in analyzing legal issues and applying technical knowledge Judgment - Lawyer's demonstration of the salient factors that drive the outcome of a given case or issue. Communication Ability - Lawyer's capability to communicate persuasively and credibly Legal Experience - Lawyer's degree of experience in his/her specific area of practice(s)
Best Lawyers in America (2000-Present)
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Certified Specialist in Immigration Law (1988 - Present)
State Bar of California
A Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law must have: (1) Passed an written examination in immigration and nationality law; (2) Demonstrated a high level of expertise in immigration and nationality law; (3) Fulfilled ongoing educational requirements; and (4) Been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with his work.
Professional Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member of National Board of Governors
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Activities: Served as the Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Southern California Chapter (1988) Was elected to serve on the National Board of Governors (1988-97) Have spoken at AILA national, state and local conferences for more than 20 years. Have contributed numerous articles to AILA publications.
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member, National Board of Governors
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Activities: Served as the Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Southern California Chapter (1988) Was elected to serve on the National Board of Governors (1988-97) Have spoken at AILA national, state and local conferences for more than 20 years. Have contributed numerous articles to AILA publications.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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6th Circuit
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7th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. I have an immagration question: if you are detained by ICE and held in a prison waiting for court will he get deported
A: This depends on the facts of his criminal conviction.

Since he is a green card holder that the government is trying to deport, he may be eligible to apply to the Immigration Judge for Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents using form EOIR-42B (plus supporting documents) if he meets each of the following conditions:

1. You have been a lawful permanent resident of the US for at least 5 years;

2. You have resided continuously in the US for a minimum of 7 years after being admitted to the US. in any status (prior to the institution of removal proceedings). Under the “stop-time” provision in INA § 240A(d)(1), the 7-year period since admission ceases to accrue:

“(A) …. when the alien is served a notice to appear under section 239(a), or

(B) when the alien has committed an offense referred to in section 212(a)(2) that

renders the alien inadmissible to the United States under section 212(a)(2) or

removable from the United States under section 237(a)(2) or 237(a)(4),

whichever is earliest.” ;

3. You have not been convicted of an aggravated felony; and

4. You are not inadmissible from the US on security grounds.
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Q. I have marriage based green card , i gotta go abroad for 4 months. should i expect any immigration issues when i return?
A: You should be okay since your absence from the US will be less than180 days.
Q. I am an Asylee as of March 2022. I would like to go visit my family and stay for a month or less.
A: Not a good idea to visit a country from which you claimed persecution.

Best to visit your parents in a 3rd country.
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Videos
Former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-80) Carl Shusterman discusses the laws which determine which persons born abroad are U.S. citizens.    Former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-80) Carl Shusterman discusses the laws which determine which persons born abroad are U.S. citizens. Category:  Education Tags:  Derivative Citizenship  Citizenshiip by Acquisition  residence  physical presence  retention  immigration attorney  citizenship charts  www.shusterman.com US Citizenship Through Parents & Grandparents

Former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-80) Carl Shusterman discusses the laws which determine which persons born abroad are U.S. citizens. Former INS Citizenship Attorney (1976-80) Carl Shusterman discusses the laws which determine which persons born abroad are U.S. citizens. Category: Education Tags: Derivative Citizenship Citizenshiip by Acquisition residence physical presence retention immigration attorney citizenship charts www.shusterman.com

Child Status Protection Act. This segment contains information as to the limited retroactive effect of the law, and about the ongoing litigation in Federal Court concerning the automatic conversion clause. CSPA - Child Status Protection Act (Part 2)

Child Status Protection Act. This segment contains information as to the limited retroactive effect of the law, and about the ongoing litigation in Federal Court concerning the automatic conversion clause.

How to freeze the CSPA age of children so that they remain Immediate relatives. How to do the mathematical formula so that your children can immigrate with the rest of your family. CSPA - Child Status Protection Act (Part 1)

How to freeze the CSPA age of children so that they remain Immediate relatives. How to do the mathematical formula so that your children can immigrate with the rest of your family.

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) answers questions about getting a green card through employment. Green Card Through Employment

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) answers questions about getting a green card through employment.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) answers questions about family-based immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status and consular processing of green cards. Green Cards for Family Members

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) answers questions about family-based immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status and consular processing of green cards.

Immigration attorneys Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) and Rajkrishna Iyer discuss Adjustment of Status Adjustment of Status

Immigration attorneys Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) and Rajkrishna Iyer discuss Adjustment of Status

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how you can win your asylum case before an Immigration Judge. Asylum - Winning Your Case

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how you can win your asylum case before an Immigration Judge.

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses the requirements for applying for cancellation of removal in Immigration Court. Cancellation of Removal: Non-LPRs

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses the requirements for applying for cancellation of removal in Immigration Court.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney, 1976-82) describes how you can win your case in Immigration Court Immigration Court - How to Win Your Case

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney, 1976-82) describes how you can win your case in Immigration Court

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how a green card holder can apply for and obtain U.S. Citizenship. US Citizenship through Naturalization (Part One)

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how a green card holder can apply for and obtain U.S. Citizenship.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman, a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 25 years of experience helping clients get green cards through their U.S. citizen spouses provides viewers with "Ten Rules" concerning how to obtain a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Green Card Through Marriage to U.S. Citizen: 10 Tips

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman, a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 25 years of experience helping clients get green cards through their U.S. citizen spouses provides viewers with "Ten Rules" concerning how to obtain a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) provides viewers with 10 Rules for how to select the best immigration attorney. Immigration Lawyers: What to Know Before You Hire One

Immigration Attorney/Lawyer Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) provides viewers with 10 Rules for how to select the best immigration attorney.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how foreign-born physicians may immigrate to the United States. Physicians Immigration Guide

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses how foreign-born physicians may immigrate to the United States.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (former INS Trial Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 16-year-old orphan from Canada was allowed to obtain a green card and join his family in the United States. His amazing journey which began in tragedy, took him to an immigration attorney, the media, the Congress and ultimately to the President of the United States. Orphan Gets Green Card

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (former INS Trial Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 16-year-old orphan from Canada was allowed to obtain a green card and join his family in the United States. His amazing journey which began in tragedy, took him to an immigration attorney, the media, the Congress and ultimately to the President of the United States.

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 14-year-old "illegal alien" from El Salvador beat deportation, gained permission to remain in the U.S., and is now a distinguished university professor. Honor Student Beats Deportation

Immigration Lawyer/Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) explains how a 14-year-old "illegal alien" from El Salvador beat deportation, gained permission to remain in the U.S., and is now a distinguished university professor.

Contact & Map
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
600 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1550
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Telephone: (213) 623-4592
Fax: (213) 623-3720