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Singaporean Blogger Amos Lee Granted Asylum in the United States

On September 26, 2017, Sophia Tareen of the Associated Press reported that the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) had upheld a decision granting asylum in the United States to Amos Yee, a teenage blogger and a national and citizen of Singapore.

Court Judgments Could Mean Pay Garnishment

While some creditors may give you some leeway due to sympathy over a serious life issue, eventually the collections activity will become aggressive. Business is business, and at the end of the day, they want their money.

Affirmative Asylum Applicants Can Now Check Case Status Online

On January 28, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that affirmative asylum applicants with pending applications can now check the status of their applications at uscis.gov/casestatus.

Private Student Loan Borrowers May Still Be in Their Teens

As student loan debt in the US reaches over $1.5 trillion, lenders continue to fund freshman who may find themselves in such debt once they graduate that they are forced to put off life experiences such as starting families, opening businesses, and more.

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing of FY-2019 Cap-Subject H1B Petitions

On January 25, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is resuming premium processing for all H1B nonimmigrant visa petitions subject to the fiscal year 2019 cap.

Employment at Will: A State-by-State Survey, Second Editionhis treatise provides a comprehensive analysis of the employmen

This treatise provides a comprehensive analysis of the employment at will doctrine in every state. The desk reference uses the same set of topics for each state, facilitating both comparative and single-state research.

Types of Cases a Personal Injury Lawyer Handles

When a person is injured or has lost a loved one because of the negligent actions of another person or entity, they may consider turning to a personal injury attorney for help. Personal injury lawyers will review all the facts of the case and advise the person as to whether they may have a claim for compensation against the negligent party.

Collections Lawsuits, Court Judgments and Debt Collectors: Is the Stress Making You Sick?

Studies have shown that stress over money can lead to serious problems with your health, including depression, anxiety, migraine headaches, and even heart attacks.

Examining Reports on Trump Administration Deliberations Regarding FY 2018 Refugee Admissions Cap

On September 27, 2017, President Donald Trump set the annual refugee admissions cap for fiscal year (FY) 2018 at 45,000. In this blog, I will examine two interesting reports about the deliberations on the refugee admissions caps.

Failure to Yield Car Accident in St. Louis

There are some drivers out there who believe they have the right of way no matter what. Missouri law doesn’t agree.

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