Visa Denied for a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude? How We Secured Withdrawal of the Finding
A client from China came to our office after a U.S. consulate found him inadmissible based on a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT). Although he initially sought help with a nonimmigrant waiver, our office first examined whether the inadmissibility finding itself was legally correct.
Instead of immediately pursuing a waiver, we submitted a LegalNet inquiry to the U.S. Department of State challenging the CIMT determination. Approximately six weeks later, the consulate withdrew the inadmissibility finding. The case illustrates why a careful legal review of a visa denial can sometimes reveal options beyond simply applying for a waiver.
Read more about CIMT Visa Denials, LegalNet Challenges, and Inadmissibility Findings
Honoring Our Veterans Through Children’s Art
The Law Office of Alena Shautsova is proud to sponsor a Veterans Day Art Contest at St. Rose of Lima School, giving young students an opportunity to honor U.S. veterans through creativity and art.
Selected student artwork will receive monetary prizes, while the initiative encourages children to learn about Veterans Day, recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans, and express their appreciation in a meaningful way.
We are proud to support our local community and help inspire the next generation to remember and honor those who have served.
Read more about Our Veterans Day Student Art Contest and Community Initiative
Burden of Proof in Immigration Court and USCIS: Who Must Prove What?
Immigration cases do not all use the same burden of proof. In some situations, DHS must establish deportability, while in others the immigrant, applicant, or petitioner must prove eligibility for an immigration benefit or form of relief. The applicable standard can also change depending on whether the issue involves a USCIS petition, removal proceedings, asylum, cancellation of removal, or a possible statutory bar.
The article explains important standards such as preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, and clearly and beyond doubt, and why understanding who carries the burden can directly affect how a case should be prepared. It also addresses marriage cases, asylum presumptions, returning green card holders, and situations where missing or unclear evidence may work against the applicant.
Read more about Burden of Proof in Immigration Court, USCIS Cases, and Removal Defense
SUCCESS STORIES
Real Results in Complex Immigration Cases
At the Law Office of Alena Shautsova, we help clients navigate difficult immigration matters through careful legal analysis, strategic advocacy, and personalized representation. Here are two examples of recent case outcomes.
Marriage Green Card Cases and USCIS: Are They Looking for a Real Marriage or an Ideal One?
Marriage-based green card cases are not about proving that a relationship is perfect. USCIS looks at whether the marriage is genuine and entered into in good faith. This Short highlights an important issue for couples preparing for a marriage-based immigration case: real relationships can look very different, and careful preparation matters.
Watch the Short on YouTube →
Success Story: Unfair Inadmissibility Charge Removed After Visa Denial
A visa denial can sometimes involve an inadmissibility finding that deserves a closer legal review. In this Success Story, we highlight a case where an inadmissibility charge was successfully removed, demonstrating why it can be important to examine the legal basis of a visa denial before assuming that a waiver is the only option.
Watch the Success Story on YouTube →
ASYLUM LIBRARY
Navigating the U.S. asylum process can be complicated. Our Asylum Library provides access to legal resources, case information, and materials that can help readers better understand important asylum issues and developments. The library is also linked from the firm’s main Asylum resources page.
COUNTRY CONDITIONS LIBRARY
Country conditions evidence can play an important role in asylum and other humanitarian immigration cases. Our Country Conditions Library includes articles and resources addressing political persecution, religious freedom, violence, discrimination, and other human-rights issues in countries around the world.
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