What is the New Healthcare Ban and how can it affect my immigration case?
Starting November 3rd, 2019, the new “Healthcare Ban” will affect incoming lawful immigrants. This ban is similar to the travel ban in that the same Immigration Nationality Act section that upheld the travel ban also serves as the basis for the Healthcare Ban. The President announced that the influx of incoming immigrants without access to […]
Are Your Hiring Practices Guilty of Accidental Discrimination?
Workplace discrimination has always been a hot subject. Yet, in today’s progressive society, employers need to be more conscious than ever in how they hire. By focusing your attention on equality and integrity during your hiring process, you can eliminate accidental discrimination. This will ensure you’re hiring the best candidate for every position. Avoid accidentally […]
How Trucker Training Impacts the Company’s Bottom Line
Training is vitally important in every industry, and even more so in industries such as trucking, which requires technical skills and is known for its related dangers. Focusing on training in the trucking industry is for more than profit. It can help protect the safety of the company’s employees, as well as everyone else on […]
Ways Your Business Might Be Violating the ADA and What to Do About It
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Nearly all public and private businesses serving the general public must comply. Even if you’re conscious about ADA compliance, there are several ways you may be violating the ADA without realizing it. Being Accessible If your business serves the public, it must conform […]
Don’t overlook the truth when you talk to an immigration officer
Always tell the truth to an immigration officer. It seems like a simple rule. But sometimes for whatever reason, someone appearing for an immigration officer gets scared. “If I tell them the truth, then bad things will happen.” There have been situations where clients were truthful, but neglected a fact in an area that they […]
Taco Tuesday and The
So by now you’ve all heard about how a famous basketball player attempted to register a trademark for the term, “Taco Tuesday” and a university attempted to trademark the word, “the”. Well, the first question is, what is a trademark? People often confuse copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Now although there can be an overlap, each […]
EB-5: Time is Running Out To Invest at Current Levels
In two months USCIS’s new rules on EB-5 investment go into effect. It is critical that persons who wish to invest to become US permanent residents search for real, viable EB-5 investments before the investment requirement increases from $500,000 to 900,000 for investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or $1 million to $1.8 million […]
What Can an Immigration Lawyer Do for Me? How Can an Immigration Attorney Help me?
In reading our online articles, you might think we’re suggesting you don’t need a lawyer for your immigration case. After all, we tell you about the USCIS online services, we discuss new immigration policy changes, and we even explain how to prove your case. But this is not our intention. We do believe our services […]
What is the new Public Charge Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency?
After finalizing the new Public Charge of Inadmissibility rule, United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) has announced that new green card applicants will be required to file a “declaration of self-sufficiency”. The not-yet-released Form I-944 is an additional requirement for all Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status submissions starting October […]
Is my foreign-born child a US citizen?
On August 28th, 2019 the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new policy manual update on derived citizenship for children. Generally, US citizenship can be granted to children born on US soil or to at least one US citizen parent. However, with the release of the new rule, The granting of US […]
What is a Refugee? What is an Asylee? What’s the difference?
In popular media the terms ‘refugee’ and ‘asylee’ are often used interchangeably. It’s difficult to tell the difference between seeking refuge and seeking asylum. After all, don’t they mean the same thing? When it comes to the specific ways the terms apply in immigration, the answer is no. In this article, we will explain the […]
What is a Revocable Living Trust and Why do I need it?
Many of you have heard estate planners state that you should have a “trust” to protect your assets. You may have heard of the terms “revocable” and “irrevocable”, or seen an ad for setting up a “living trust”. But what does all this mean? In this article, we will first explain what a revocable living […]
How Much Protection Does Your Business Actually Need?
If you own a business, you need insurance to protect it. The world is unpredictable. Although you can take some precautions, you cannot control or prevent every problem. An unexpected weather event can damage your main facility. An unforeseen problem can injure someone using your product. Even as attorneys, we have malpractice insurance. The amount […]
3 Changes to the 2019 EB-5 Program You Need to Know
On July 23, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the long-awaited update to the EB-5 investor program, the new EB-5 investor program modernization rules (“new rules”). The new rules will go into effect beginning November 21, 2019, if Congress extends the program past the current expiration date of September 30, 2019. […]
4 Ways to Scrape Up Extra Funding for Your Business
Searching for additional funding for your business can feel like a business within itself. With so much information available, it can be overwhelmingly time-consuming to comb through it all to figure out which sources are credible and worth your time. Read on to learn four ways you can find extra funding for your business. 1. […]
Undocumented and Deportable: How to Prepare
Amid recent news on an increase in Immigration & Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) raids, many may worry about detainment. While California is immigrant-friendly, it doesn’t mean law enforcement won’t turn you over to ICE. It also does not prevent federal agents from taking you into custody. If you’re undocumented and worry you might be detained or […]
4 Assets That Can Help You Scale Your Startup
Just because you have a small-scale business operation doesn’t mean you have to forego a professional look and feel. In fact, securing a professional appearance is essential to the successes of all small businesses. Consider using these four assets to help your small business project a confident and high-level demeanor. A Professional Phone Number Voice […]
What does “Administrative Processing” mean in Immigration?
When applying for a visa to the United States, many applicants worry about their “administrative processing” status. Some think this means they are doomed for denial. Others are just confused as to why there is a delay. In this article, we will briefly explain what administrative processing means in U.S. visa processing. Background Check The […]
4 Ways to Build a Socially-Responsible Business
Customers are increasingly choosing to patronize businesses that aim to do the right thing and act responsibly. People are now basing purchasing decisions in part on a business’ behavior. Here are some ways that your business can be more more socially responsible. Be Active in the Community Participating in the wider community through both charitable […]
What does it mean to “sponsor” an immigrant with an Affidavit of Support?
In applying for legal immigration status, there are so many forms and formalities that are necessary that we often get in the habit of just verifying basic information and signing on the dotted line. However, if you’ve been asked to “sponsor” someone, whether a family member, distant relative, or community member, you should know what […]
