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USCIS Releases New Memo on H1B ACWIA Fee

On August 9, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum on the definitions of “affiliate” and “subsidiary” in the H1B ACWIA fee context.

Student Loan Debt Puts Financial Stress on Many Parents Today

As parents, it's only natural for us to want to see our children succeed. However, by co-signing on expensive student loans without the proper budgeting and preparation, have you opened your family up to serious consequences down the line?

Possible Changes Coming to EB5 Program

On January 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization” in the Federal Register (FR) at 82 FR 4738.

Why Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Claim is Good for Victims and Other Patients

Frail and vulnerable seniors confined to nursing homes should be protected and treated with respect; unfortunately, they are sometimes victims of abuse or neglect that can result in severe injury or even death.

LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION: A NEW ALTERNATIVE FOR LITIGANTS

Discussing Limited Assistance Representation- what is it, how does it work, and how to access it.

USCIS to Require In-Person Interviews for Employment-Based AOS Applicants and Asylee/Refugee Relative Petitions

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced its plans to expand the in-person interview requirement for certain benefit applicants whose benefits, if granted, would allow them to reside permanently in the United States.

Seeing Court Action Set Aside—and Getting Finances Back on Track!

Dealing with a collections lawsuit is seldom the time for a do-it-yourself solution. If you have been sued, or are concerned about being sued in the future, it's never too early or too late to ask for help!

Analysis of AG Sessions' Legal Justification for Ending DACA

On September 5, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Elaine C. Duke, issued a memorandum rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Household Debt in the US Heavy with Student Loans

Recent studies show that the average household is in over $135,000 of debt. Even without the added personal strain of an accident or illness, many consumers are living paycheck-to-paycheck, teetering on the edge every month when it comes to their budget.

What Does a DWI Mean In Louisiana?

In Louisiana,the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration while operating a vehicle is .-08.

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