Immigrating to the United States poses its own set of unique challenges. You may be applying for a work or study visa, or you could be looking to permanently move to the United States as a long-term resident. Even as a short-term visitor, you're given many of the same...
Month: December 2015
What should I expect from the naturalization process?
"A Guide to Naturalization" needs to be read before anyone starts the naturalization process. It answers a lot of the common questions that people have about the process. The next step is to complete the worksheet in the back of the guide. This will determine if you...
Determining if your accident was caused by negligence
This time of year, people are spending more time at places outside of their own homes, whether it's the mall, a restaurant, a hotel with family or an apartment complex for a holiday party with co-workers. Because so many of us will be out and about, it can be a good...
How an attorney can help if you are facing deportation
Immigration laws in the U.S. are very complex and strict. As such, it can be an incredible challenge for immigrants and their families to understand and comply with them. Unfortunately, if you or a loved one is accused of violating laws or the restrictions of a visa,...
House passes restrictions on visa-free entry into the US
Visitors from all over the world travel to the U.S. every day for many reasons. Whether a person enters as a tourist, for business or school or to visit family, they will need to comply with federal immigration laws and visa requirements. In most cases, people will...
How do I know if a death was ‘wrongful’?
Any time a person passes away, loved ones can be devastated. Survivors can struggle with considerable grief and anxiety and nothing about the situation can feel "right." In this context, every death can seem wrongful. However, in the legal context, there are very...
Adopting a child from outside the US? How the Hague process works
Adding to your family through adoption can be one of the most wonderful experiences any parent can go through. However, the adoption process itself can be frustrating, lengthy and stressful, especially if you are looking to adopt a child from another country. In order...