New NIW Framework Provides Greater Flexibility for Applicants
13 Jan 2017
On December 27, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office’s (AAO) decision in Matter of Dhanasar,... Read More
USCIS Increases Fees and Updates Forms
12 Jan 2017
USCIS Increases Fees and Updates Forms In the first time in six years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)... Read More
Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Dogs
11 Jan 2017
Along with divorce comes a variety of questions regarding property: Who keeps the house? Who gets which vehicles? Perhaps most importantly, who... Read More
The Perils of Deferred Adjudication
04 Jan 2017
The Perils of Deferred Adjudication In previous articles, I have discussed some of the numerous possible outcomes concerning a criminal charge. One... Read More
Homeowners Beware: A Lien Can Be Placed on Your Home Even If You Already Paid the General Contractor
12 Dec 2016
Homeowners Beware: A Lien Can Be Placed on Your Home Even If You Already Paid the General Contractor As a homeowner, one... Read More
Salvage the Man When Possible; Replace Him When Necessary
12 Dec 2016
Salvage the Man When Possible; Replace Him When Necessary An unfortunate reality of owning a business is the unpleasant task of terminating... Read More
Trump’s Election Creates Great Uncertainty Regarding U.S. Immigration
12 Dec 2016
Throughout the election, President-Elect Trump (Trump) has gained notoriety for his strict stance on immigration. Included in his vision are plans to... Read More
A Guilty Mind
23 Feb 2016
In criminal offenses, the State prosecuting the charge must prove all elements of a criminal act. Often this translates into the “who,... Read More
Create a Charitable Trust and Save Money on Taxes While Doing So
19 Feb 2016
There are many ways to donate to charity, but few think of creating a charitable trust. To create a charitable trust, there... Read More
Child Status Protection Act: How to prevent your child from ‘aging out’
19 Feb 2016
While applying for an immigrant visa, one of the main concerns of parents is the ability to immigrate with their family members,... Read More