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Real Estate Sellers Timeline

A helpful guide for Sellers of Real Estate in New York.

Real Estate Buyers Timeline

A helpful primer for those who are about to Purchase a home, condo or co-op. This timeline will provide a step by step explanation as to what to expect from "accepted offer" to "closing"

GOP Weekly Address Discusses Implementation of New Visa Waiver Program Laws

Each week, the Republican Party picks an elected official to deliver the GOP’s weekly address. On February 6, 2016, Congressman John Katko (R, NY-24) delivered the GOP weekly address.

Update on Congressional Efforts to Reform the EB5 Program

In my previous articles on the debate over the future of the EB5 program, I highlighted various proposals being floated in both the U.S. House and Senate. The Hill reports that the plot has thickened now, as competing legislation drafted by Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona)...

U Visa Law Enforcement Certification

The U nonimmigrant visa category is for certain victims of particularly serious crimes who cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. In this article, we will use the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS’)...

When to Hire An Attorney In Personal Injury Cases

A guide to decide when to hire a personal injury attorney.

Missouri Work Injury Lawyers Discuss Eye Injury Claims

More than 2,000 work-related eye injuries are reported each day in the United States.

EOIR Announces Investiture of Nine New Immigration Judges

On February 1, 2016, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the investiture of nine new immigration judges. The new immigration judges were appointed by U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.

May I “Walk Away” From My Home In a Bankruptcy?

Important considerations when determining whether to “walk away” from real property.

Interview with AILA's New Executive Director

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) released a short interview with the new Executive Director of AILA, Benjamin Johnson. Johnson spent the interview discussing his background in immigration law and what he hopes to achieve in his tenure as AILA Executive Director.

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