Temporary Protected Status protects about 400,000 immigrants from less than a dozen countries who reside in the US. TPS, as this program is known, allows these individuals to stay in the United States due to dangerous conditions in their homelands. These conditions can range from political strife to violence to natural disasters.
Everyone needs to understand what a fiduciary is and how to select the best one for the tasks you need accomplished. It is perhaps easiest to understand what a fiduciary is by providing examples. Someone who handles money that doesn’t belong to him is typically considered a fiduciary. Someone acting under a power of attorney, [..]
A significant portion of Americans now favor a crackdown on immigration. Some of these nativist attitudes are long-term. Some come from economic difficulties; others are based upon prejudicial attitudes.
The Trump administration ended the DACA program on September 5th. Many in the immigrant community are concerned and frightened. Let’s look at what happened and several steps you can take to alleviate your concerns and calm your fears.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is an executive order issued during the Obama administration. It directs immigration officials to hold off any potential deportation proceedings against certain individuals who unlawfully entered or remained in the United States as children. To qualify for consideration under DACA, a person must have entered before age 16, [..]
Experts recommend that you review your will or other estate planning documents on a regular basis. But there are certain life events that may trigger a more immediate need to examine these documents. There are many reasons to go over your plans with your attorney. Here are 10 of the more common ones:
If you obtained your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a divorce (or annulment) may pose a problem. Indeed, U.S. immigration laws make clear that only real, valid marriages qualify an immigrant for a green card. Your concern is understandable.
Spouses, parents and unmarried minor children of current or past U.S. military service members may obtain legal permanent residence, even if these individuals had unlawfully entered the United States. Parole in Place allows these family members to secure legal status in the U.S. Without such status, spouses, parents and children of servicemen and women could [..]
You loaned your car to your daughter. She’s a good driver. And your car made it safely back home. No scratches, dents or other evidence of careless driving.
You have retained an attorney or are employing a non-for-profit agency to assist you in an immigration matter. Perhaps you are applying for deferred action for childhood arrivals, a UVISA, or asylum in the United States. You met with the person or persons assisting you and yet it seems like a long time has passed. [..]
