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New Study: Immigrants Are Actually Paying For The U.S. Medicare Program
Opponents of comprehensive immigration reform often complain that undocumented immigrants are entering the United States and living off of government programs that “hard-working, tax-paying Americans”...
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House GOP Tries to Put a New Stumbling Block in Front of Immigration Reform
The United States Senate is currently debating the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill crafted by the bipartisan “Gang of Eight”, and we still hope the measure will pass the chamber with the support...
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DOMA Overturned
I had the privilege to attend the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) National Conference on Immigration in San Francisco the last week of June. Timing is everything. I awoke at 7 a.m....
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The 3 Year/10 Year Immigration Bar and Why it Needs to Be Repealed
In 1996, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) which contained a number of provisions intended to strengthen the nation’s immigration laws, including...
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Another Chance for Real Immigration Reform?
Now that the government is up and running once again, President Obama has signaled that he plans to vigorously renew his push for immigration reform. A bipartisan group of Senators was successful in...
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Overstayed a Visa? An I-601 Waiver Could Be Your Solution
Immigrants unlawfully residing in the U.S. because they have overstayed a visa are at risk of being deported if their violations are discovered. Unfortunately, once an immigrant is in this position,...
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Happy Thanksgiving
In 1620, a group of people from England decided to come to the New World to avoid religious persecution, setting the tone for future immigration. A few years later, the first Jews arrived in New...
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Use and Occupancy Agreements: Advantageous?
One of the questions I am frequently asked by real estate clients is, “What if I am unable to close on the sale of my current home and the purchase of my new home on the same day?” or “What if I need...
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The How-To Guide to Consular Processing When Seeking a Family-Based Immigrant...
Immigration law is a maze to follow. For foreign nationals who are seeking a visa based on their family ties in the U.S., here is a brief overview of what you and your family need to know. First, in...
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The Visa Bulletin – What You Need to Know and How to Understand Priority...
Currently the United States has a complex system in place to control our rate of permanent legal immigration. Even before we implement Comprehensive Immigration Reform (ever the optimist), for many...
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Home Inspections 101
The process of buying a home is not yet as green as we would like — i.e. not friendly to trees. At the end of the deal, hundreds of pages have been read, discussed, signed and filed. In New Jersey,...
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The Basics of Employment-Based U.S. Visas
Each year, nearly 150,000 employment-based immigrant visas are issued to qualified applicants, pursuant to U.S. immigration law. Employment-based immigration is divided into five separate categories,...
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The New Mississippi Anti-Gay Bill You Haven’t Heard About (This One Was...
Most Americans are aware of the recent controversy in the state of Arizona, in which the legislature passed a bill which would have given business owners the right to refuse service to gays and...
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What Is the HUD-1 Settlement Statement and How Is It about to Change?
If you’ve ever bought or sold a house, you’ve likely seen the HUD-1 Statement. This form is used by all parties, their lawyers, lenders, real estate agents and title company to itemize all charges...
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Unaccompanied Minors Crossing the US-Mexico Border
“I just hate how all these illegal kids are coming over the border. They should send them all back.” I was dumbfounded, recently, when approached by an acquaintance who said these very words to me....
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Which Investor Visa Is the Better Fit for You?
For those foreign nationals looking to come to the United States, an investor visa may be an option worth considering. The most popular of these are the E-2 visa and the EB-5 visa. Each come with their...
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The President’s Immigration Plan: DACA for Adults?
Despite the Democrats’ loss of the Senate, the President has announced he will press on with his plan to issue an executive order regarding immigration. He had previously delayed taking action during...
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Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy the Right Way to Solve Your Financial Woes?
If you find yourself falling far behind on paying your debts, bankruptcy is one possible solution to consider. The long time solution of bankruptcy has always been available to help someone in economic...
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Introducing a New Member of the Team
I am proud to announce the addition of attorney Antonio Gonzalez, Of Counsel, to Winograd and Schwartz, P.C. Antonio has a history of success working on family and criminal matters including...
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Who’s Eligible for Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration?
Recently, President Obama courageously took action, after Congress refused to do so, in an effort to effect meaningful immigration reform. The president was forced to act by Executive Order. We hope...
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