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TPS Holders Cannot Adjust Status After Travel Abroad Under DHS Authorized Travel Document.

On August 30, 2020, USCIS implemented a policy change for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Under this policy, TPS holders who travel with an authorized

September 26, 2020 No Comments

Business

Is a Pod Teacher Considered Your Employee?

Can Parents in California Hire Tutors and Teachers Without Violating AB-5?

With the announcement of Governor Newsom’s strict requirements to reopen public schools, many California

August 28, 2020 No Comments

Immigration

So What Happened to DACA?

The Obama-era Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been through a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs recently. On June 15,

August 21, 2020 No Comments

7 Things to Know About USCIS new Fee Rule

Immigration

7 Points to Know about USCIS’ New 2020 Fee Requirements

On July 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) released the final rule regarding their proposed changes to immigration benefits and their

August 14, 2020 No Comments

How has COVID-19 affected U.S. Immigration?

Blog Posts

How has Coronavirus affected U.S. immigration?

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a halt in our daily lives, and significant (temporary) changes to the U.S. immigration system. In this article, we

April 13, 2020 No Comments

Immigration

What is the Census and should I complete it if I’m out-of-status?

You might think the US census, a survey of the living population, has nothing to do with you if you’re undocumented, or just not a

March 13, 2020 No Comments

Blog Posts

What are out-of-pocket costs and how are they different from attorneys fees?

When hiring an attorney, it’s important to understand what you’re promising to pay the law firm before you sign on the dotted line. The attorney

March 6, 2020 No Comments

Business

The 7 New 2020 Laws Affecting Employers and Business Owners in California

If you’re a business owner with employees, it is time to familiarize yourself with these seven new employment-related laws that went into affect on January

February 28, 2020 No Comments

Who and What is exempt from the Public Charge rule

Immigration

Who and what is exempt from the new Public Charge rule?

On Monday, February 24, 2020, the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Charge rule goes into effect. While we’ve written about it

February 21, 2020 No Comments

Business

What Parts of Your Business Should You Evaluate Before Expanding Overseas?

After becoming successful, many companies to expand their business operations globally. In the US, most entrepreneurs fail within the first five years, so if your

February 14, 2020 No Comments

Business

AB 5 and the Independent Contractor

AB 5 and the Independent Contractor In December 2019, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, signed into law Assembly Bill 5, which drastically changes

February 12, 2020 No Comments

Immigration

Immigration and the Internet

Immigration and the Internet We live in interesting times. Our current government appears to be stressing preventing people from abusing our immigration system over helping

February 10, 2020 No Comments

Business Insights

Business

Event Space for Your Small Business

Hosting events for your small business is a great way to bring your team together, gain exposure in the community, and network with industry partners.

November 22, 2019 No Comments

Business

Pros and Cons of Becoming a Government Contractor

Employment with the government, whether full-time and permanent or on a contractual basis, comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The nature of

November 8, 2019 No Comments

Business

How Data Analysis Can Improve Your Small Business

If the term “data analysis” seems frighteningly out of reach for your small business, let us clear up how it can be of help. We

October 25, 2019 No Comments

Business

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.

October 11, 2019 No Comments