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Consequences of Employees Bankruptcy to Employers

New York Bankruptcy Lawyer Employers often pay little attention to the bankruptcy filings of their employee. This failure is a blunder that could have serious consequences. As an employer you need to be aware of several issues may arise from the filing of bankruptcy by an employee. Under the Bankruptcy Code, an employer may owe […]

U.S. Extends Humanitarian Assistance for Nationals of African Countries Striken by Ebola

September 20, 2014 Blogs,Immigration

Citizens of West African countries that are severely affected by the Ebola outbreak could take advantage of significant immigration relief measures instituted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in August, 2014. The Humanitarian measures would allow persons from Ebola ravished West African countries who are currently in the United States to obtain a […]

Domestic Violence is Now Grounds for Asylum in US

September 6, 2014 Blogs,Immigration

The Board of Immigration Appeals, the highest immigration court in the U.S. has has ruled that victims of severe domestic violence in their home countries may be eligible for asylum in the United States. A New York immigration attorney can help you find out if you are eligible. In reviewing the case of a battered woman […]

Asserting Forced Marriage as Grounds For Asylum

June 27, 2014 Blogs,Immigration

Significant ground is being gained in recognizing forced marriages as grounds for asylum in the United States. There is some grey area in the law on forced marriages but steady progress is being made towards accepting forced marriages as a harm that makes the victims eligible for asylum in the United States. While there is […]

New York Considering Citizenship for Undocumented

June 25, 2014 Blogs,Immigration

Lawmakers in New York are seeking to create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in New York. If granted the new proposal which was introduced in Albany on June 16, would allow documented immigrants who are NOT US citizens and undocumented immigrants living in New York to vote and run for office in […]

Condo Owner Seeks Return of Deed Conveyed in Alleged Foreclosure Rescue Scam

VMW LAW, New York, March 2010: The Bronx Supreme Court in New York views it as a case of an alleged “foreclosure rescue scam” or “deed theft”. Deed theft is the description given to the situation where property owners are solicited with offers of private, nonqualifying, short term financing to pay off a delinquent debt […]

When is a Person Admitted Into The United States Through Inspection

June 16, 2014 Blogs,General

What is the meaning of enter through inspection? This is a question that confronts every foreigner who seeks adjustment of status in the United States. It is a critical step in the process of adjustment of status. Surprisingly, it is a question that aliens answer incorrectly to their own detriment. Many aliens and their U.S. […]

Aba Study Finds Self-Representation Resulting In Worse Outcome In Cases

June 16, 2014 Blogs,General

An American Bar Association (ABA) study finds that more people are representing themselves and are doing a poor job at it. In a survey of nearly 1,200 state trial judges around the country the ABA found that the weak economy has increased the number of litigants representing themselves in foreclosures, domestic relations, consumer issues and […]