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USCIS Creates Online Fee Calculator For Lockbox Forms

On January 8, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unveiled its new Online Fee Calculator.

Private Loans Contribute to About $150 Billion in Student Debt Crisis

Without as many choices for repayment to fall back on, such as deferment, forbearance, or income-based plans, private student loan borrowers may fall into delinquency or default simply because they are helpless to move forward.

How to Stay Safe When Driving Through Construction Zones

Some areas of the road are more dangerous than others. One of them is construction zones, which frequently close lanes, have different traffic laws, and present a variety of hazards. The good news is that you can get through these stretches of the road safely as long as you adhere to a few basic guidelines.

Resource-Allocation Issues Arise With Immigration Judge Border Surge

On September 27, 2017, Politico Magazine posted an interesting title on the progress of the Department of Justice (DOJ) initiative to reallocate Immigration Judges to the U.S.-Mexico border.

What Damages Can You Seek in a Car Accident?

Car crashes cause an enormous amount of damage, both to property and to people’s lives. According to AAA, the average cost of an injury crash in the United States in 2009 was more than $125,000, while the average cost of a fatal accident was closer to $6 million. Add to this the devastating effect on people’s lives from serious injuries that can maim, disfigure, and cause pain and suffering that may last a lifetime, and it is no wonder that victims of car crashes seek compensation.

When Does a Car Accident Call for Legal Action?

Being involved in a car crash is a traumatic experience that could result in not only economic loss, but serious injuries that maim, disfigure, and cause pain and suffering that may last a lifetime. 

Careless Creditor Paperwork May See Collections Lawsuits Overturned Quickly

While many credit card companies sell their delinquent accounts to debt collections agencies, not every company provides sufficient documentation to the buyer. Without the proper paperwork, a debt collections company usually doesn’t have a leg to stand on in court.

Canada Sees Increase in Crossings of U.S.-Canada Border

In the early months of the Trump Administration, there have been reports of dramatic increases of individuals crossing the U.S.-Canada border to seek asylum in Canada.

Archived Articles: The 2017 Suspension of H1B Premium Processing

On March 3, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily suspended premium processing for all H1B petitions. Over the next few months, the USCIS gradually resumed premium processing for certain types of H1B petitions.

Court Judgments Give Creditors More Options

If a default judgment is granted against you because you did not respond or lost the case in court, your first question may be whether the plaintiff can garnish your wages. In most cases, the answer is yes.

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