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USCIS Publishes New Form I-864 P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support (03/01/18)

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new edition of the Form I-864P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support. The new edition of the Form I-864P is dated 03/01/18. The HHS poverty guidelines took effect for immigration purposes on that same day.

President Trump Nominates William Barr To Be Next Attorney General

On December 7, 2018, President Donald Trump announced that he will nominate William P. Barr to succeed Jeff Sessions as the Attorney General of the United States.

Default Judgment Looming: Should I Close My Bank Accounts?

Personal upheaval usually affects our finances, and that can be long-lasting. It’s likely that the longer you try to go it alone, the worse your situation will get.

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Writes Op-Ed On Idea For Immigration Appellate Court

On December 6, 2018, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein published an interesting op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “Impose Boundaries on Immigration Law. He suggests creating a single federal circuit court with appellate jurisdiction over appeals of BIA decisions.

What To Do If You Are Pulled Over by The Police

Each day police pull over thousands of drivers. Many drivers falsely believe that if they cooperate with the police, they will not get in trouble. This short article discusses what you should do if you are pulled over.

Student Loans Make Up 42 Percent of Consumer Debt

Student loan debt in the US, now over $1.5 trillion, only continues to grow. With the well-publicized crisis worsening, there seems to be little anyone can do to prevent the issue from escalating.

Court Judgments Granted: The Clock is Ticking!

A late response to a collections lawsuit may be accepted if you have a valid excuse, but in general, you should plan to answer as soon as possible. Failure to do so can result in negative repercussions, as a default judgment will most likely be granted.

December 2018 Visa Bulletin and Adjustment of Status Filing Charts

On November 8, 2018, the U.S. Department of State published the Visa Bulletin for December 2018. The Visa Bulletin for December 2018–like all other visa bulletins–contains final action dates and dates for filing for the family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories for that month.

Defining Economic and Non-Economic Damages in Car Accident Cases

One of the most common misconceptions that car accident attorneys run into is clients thinking that they can only obtain compensation for property damage and medical bills.

Is the Great Recession the Reason for Today’s Student Loan Crisis?

Delinquencies and defaults on student loans are not only damaging to credit; they can lead to collections lawsuits, interception of tax refunds, wage garnishments, and more.

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