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H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants May be Eligible to Work Authorization

The USCIS will be extending employment eligibility for certain nonimmigrants in valid H-4 status. H-4 Visas are issued to dependent spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants.

Can one file a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative from outside the United States?

Yes. A U.S.C. spouse who resides outside of the United States can file an I-130 from outside of the United States, which is known as Direct Consular Filing.

"New Immigration Law" - Not So Fast!

I thought I needed to write about the subject of the “new immigration law” as, in my opinion, it is rather important to make this point.

Car Accidents Caused By a Tire Blowout

When a car tire deflates suddenly while driving, the chances of a tire blowout accident become high, possibly leading to a severe car accident.

Where to Start with Your App Development, and How to Set Yourself Apart!

This article is the second in a series on software applications which are usually phone/tablet based and goes over recent court decisions and trends in the market.

Back Fusion Surgery After a Car Accident

Back injuries are one of the most common types of injuries that result from car accidents.

DBA vs. LLC or .INC: What artist, producer, & a soon to be famous person need to know

This article is an overview of the differences between a sole proprietorship and other incorporated business forms, and addresses how to organize a business under a "Doing Business As" ("d/b/a").

DYING BEFORE THE DIVORCE IS FINAL (The Morbid, But Hard Truth)

The purpose of this article is to reveal the potential problems that can arise when a spouse dies during the divorce process. Sadly, many people never get around to having their will drafted. And, as a result, the distribution of their estate may be averse to their unwritten wishes.

A Thing Called Negligence

I thought it would make sense to explain the most common form of a law suit. It is typically called negligence. To most people, negligence means that you did something below the expected standard of care. But it is not that simple.

Left Turn Car Accidents in Chicago: What You Need to Know

Left turns are one of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver has to make, because as soon as a vehicle turns to left, it enters the lane of oncoming traffic.

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