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Changes to the Visa Bulletin for Family-Sponsored and Employment-Based Immigrant Visas

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) announced on September 10, 2015, new procedures for calculating the monthly Visa Bulletin which lists when family-sponsored and adjustment of status applicants may file the Form I-485...

Pennsylvania Fairness Act Proposed in the State Legislature

Though the ban on same-sex marriage was overturned in Pennsylvania in 2014, LGBT individuals continue to face challenges in many parts of the state.

The Constrction Project: Do we have a team? Part I

Owners, Contractors. Design Professionals - the three major players in construction projects. Are they partners in the project? On the samae team? The answers are: No, Maybe and Depends. From both a legal and financial perspective...

Chicago Car Accidents and Dental Injuries

Personal injury claims for certain injuries, such as dental injuries, may be overlooked.

Occupational Hazards and Injury Risk in Construction Industry

Construction workers are exposed to a higher number of workplace injuries.

The Role of the Illinois Guardian Ad Litem

Your children are always going to be your primary concern during divorce, child custody, or parenting proceedings. During these difficult and emotional times, you need someone to look out for the best interests of your child.

How to Prevent Fatal Tip-Over Injuries

Although parents do their best to make the home safe for their children, it is challenging to completely eliminate the risk of an accident or injury.

The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement

You need to protect the assets you held prior to entering the marriage and assert your right to certain assets you and your spouse procure during the marriage.

Inter-Proceeding Similarities May Support Adverse Credibility Determination Against Asylum Applicant

The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedent decision in Matter of R-K-K- 26 I&N Dec. 658 (BIA 2015), which instructed Immigration Judges on how they should evaluate inter-proceeding similarities in different asylum applications with regard to the applicant's credibility.

Yemen is Now Designated for TPS

The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced his decision to designate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months. He has made this decision due to the ongoing conflict and resulting humanitarian emergency in Yemen that renders Yemen unable to safety handle the return of its nationals.

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