USCIS Broadens and Prolongs Work Authorization for Hong Kong Residents Under DED

Hong Kong residents who are eligible can apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) until February 5, 2025. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a notice in the Federal Register concerning the extension and broadening of eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for individuals residing in Hong Kong. The notice also gives instructions […]

The Anatomy of a Last Will and Testament

The reading of the will makes a great scene in movies and television shows, with the family gathered around in an office hoping that their long-lost uncle remembered about them and bequeathed them money or diamonds. But as of 2020, fewer than one third of adults say that they have a will prepared. If you pass away […]

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Also known as SIJ status is an immigration classification for certain foreign children present in the United States who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. Unlike other immigration routes SIJ cases can usually be accomplished within 3 to 4 months. Children may be eligible if they are the subject of […]

What is the Meeting of Creditors?

When an individual files for bankruptcy, they create a plan to pay back their debts. Once this is done, certain steps must be followed. Regardless of what type of bankruptcy is filed, the debtor is required to attend a meeting of creditors. This meeting is sometimes referred to as the Section 341 meeting. While this […]

Adjustment of Status in the United States

When non-citizens of the United States wish to come to the country, they must acquire a certain status that allows them to do so. This can be done through various types of visas. These visas allow individuals to come to the United States for several reasons. This may be for visitation, employment, an education, marriage, […]

What is the Automatic Stay?

While individuals often fear having to file for Bankruptcy, it can be very beneficial. Filing for Bankruptcy can give people a fresh start, with the potential to prevent them from losing their home or business. This can be done by restructuring their finances. When an individual file for Bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Court activities what is […]

How to Get a Green Card in the United States

People around the world wish to come to the United States for a variety of reasons. They may be for a family, job offer or employment, refugee or asylum status, and more. For a foreign individual to enter the United States, they must have the right documentation. In order to have permanent residence status, one […]

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