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Hiring an Attorney; Knowledge of Local Rules (Part II of a Series)

When seeking an attorney, various attributes of the attorney will come into play relating to how well they will represent you. These include personality, and knowledge. Knowledge of local rules is an overlooked attribute. Read to find out more.

Hiring an Attorney; Personality (Part I of a Series)

Finding the right attorney can be difficult. This article explores how to assess the personality of your attorney to see whether they are a good fit for your legal matter.

Stages of a Missouri Car Accident Case

The process of filing a car accident claim in Missouri may seem daunting.

Silva-Trevino is Vacated

Attorney General’s decision in the Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I. & N. Dec. 687 (A.G. November 7, 2008), substantially expended the ability of an immigration judge to look beyond the record of conviction and take into account other considerations...

USCIS expands signature waivers for new Green Cards

Prior to February of 2015, every I-551 card (also known as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card or Green Card) was generally required to be signed by the card-holder...

H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants May be Eligible to Work Authorization

The USCIS will be extending employment eligibility for certain nonimmigrants in valid H-4 status. H-4 Visas are issued to dependent spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants.

Can one file a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative from outside the United States?

Yes. A U.S.C. spouse who resides outside of the United States can file an I-130 from outside of the United States, which is known as Direct Consular Filing.

"New Immigration Law" - Not So Fast!

I thought I needed to write about the subject of the “new immigration law” as, in my opinion, it is rather important to make this point.

Car Accidents Caused By a Tire Blowout

When a car tire deflates suddenly while driving, the chances of a tire blowout accident become high, possibly leading to a severe car accident.

Where to Start with Your App Development, and How to Set Yourself Apart!

This article is the second in a series on software applications which are usually phone/tablet based and goes over recent court decisions and trends in the market.

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