Carl Shusterman, Immigration Lawyer

06/02/2026

Trump Plan Would Allow for Asylum Denials w/o Interviews

Immigration asylum guide, withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture (CAT) explained by former INS Trial Attorney Carl Shusterman (1976-82).

05/30/2026

Most Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave US to Get Green Cards, DHS Says

But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.

05/23/2026

USCIS Will Grant Adjustment of Status Only in Extraordinary Circumstances

Adjustment of status (AOS) allows a person who qualifies to be a permanent resident to obtain a green card without having to leave the United States.

05/13/2026

June Visa Bulletin is Online

https://www.shusterman.com/visa-bulletin-state-department/

05/12/2026

Justice Department moves to strip 12 Americans of their citizenship

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday it is seeking to denaturalize a dozen people from various parts of the country who are accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship. Federal prosecutors filed denaturalization actions in U.S. District Courts across the country this week against....

04/24/2026

Trump’s Asylum Ban at Border is Illegal Rules Appeals Court

Immigration asylum guide, withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture (CAT) explained by former INS Trial Attorney Carl Shusterman (1976-82).

04/19/2026

May Visa Bulletin
https://www.shusterman.com/visa-bulletin-state-department/

04/03/2026

How Will Supreme Court Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order?

How will the Supreme Court rule on President Trump's Executive Order limiting US Birthright Citizenship?

04/02/2026

Supreme Court Appears Likely to Strike Down
Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

President Trump issued a number of Executive Orders on his 1st day in office. He would reinstate his Remain in Mexico policy, restrict birthright citizenship...