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Immigration
Laws Related to Immigration Status
Criminal Convictions May Prevent Foreign Nationals from Obtaining Legal Status in the U.S.
A Drug Charge in a State That Has Decriminalized Marijuana Will Still Impact Immigration Status
Conviction for an Aggravated Felony Will Result in Mandatory Detention and Deportation
Drug-Related Offenses Can Present Challenges When Trying to Maintain an Individual’s Immigration Status
Waivers and Hardships
An Overview of Waivers and Hardship Immigration Applications
There Are Some People That Are Not Eligible for a Waiver
Convictions for Moral Turpitude Crimes Can Render an Individual as Inadmissible
Provisional Waivers and the Standard Waiver Process
What Are the Requirements to Qualify for a Waiver and What Counts against Having a Waiver Approved?
It Is Required to Demonstrate the Citizen or Legal Resident Will Undergo Hardship if the Foreign National Is Not Allowed to Reside in This Country
The I-130 Petition: the First Step in the Filing Process
How Long May It Take to Have a Waiver Processed?
A Prior History of a Deportation May Not Preclude an Individual from Obtaining a Waiver
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (D.A.C.A.)
An Overview Of D.A.C.A
General Info About DACA
Explaining Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Immigration Forms and Documents Necessary in Applying for DACA Relief
Overview of Costs and Fees Associated with Applying for DACA Relief
Rules & Laws Of DACA
Applicants Are Eligible for DACA Relief at the Age of 15
DACA Relief Does Not Make an Individual Eligible for US Military Service
Qualifying for DACA Status and Securing the Legal Protections it Provides
Issues Related DACA
DUI/ DWI and Other Problems Preventing Individuals from Obtaining DACA Relief
Applying for DACA Relief during a Pending Criminal Matter
Potential Risks in Applying for Deferred Action Status
U.S Green Card
Common Green Card Issues
Green Cards and Permanent Resident Status
Registering for Selective Services
Renewing Green Cards
Immigration Offenses
Deportable Offenses
Prior Convictions and Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Work Permits
Family Sponsorships
Hiring a Lawyer
Litigating Immigration Cases
Introducing Attorney Jeanne Morales
How Is Immigration Court Different from Criminal Court?
Qualifying for Citizenship Other Than Establishing Yourself as a Permanent Resident: Inherited Citizenship
Is Voting or Registering to Vote Defensible?
How Can an Immigration Attorney Assist with Prior Convictions That Are Affecting Immigration Status?
Common Immigration Issues
Protecting Yourself From Scams That Target Immigrants
Do you want to stay in the U.S.A.?
Selective Service Registration and Tax Returns – Everyone’s Obligation – Even If You Do Not Have Legal Status!
Birth of U.S. Citizens Abroad
Overturning a Conviction through Due Process Considerations
Aggravated Felonies and Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
Obligations of Legal Permanent Residents
Peligro! What happens when you pay a coyote a lot of money and entrust him with your life and the lives of your family?
U.S. Citizenship
Citizenship Issues
In This Case, Why Is Geography Important? Many Individuals Residing in Border Countries Can Trace Their Lineage to a US Ancestor
Uncovering a Legal Citizen Status Often Helps Individuals Facing Criminal Charges
How Easy is the U.S. Citizenship Test?
Common Misconceptions about Becoming a US Citizen
How Do You Become a Naturalized Citizen Once You Are a Permanent Resident?
The Swearing in Ceremony
What Actions May You Have Unwittingly Committed That Compromise Good Moral Character?
Without Becoming a Naturalized Citizen, the Permanent Resident Is Not Afforded the Protected under the Laws in the Constitution
Citizenship Through Naturalization
The Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Reclaim Your American Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. Citizen without speaking English
Ebook – Civics Questions For the Naturalization Test
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Laws
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Are Student Loans Dischargeable under a Bankruptcy Filing?
Consumer Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
How Public Is a Bankruptcy Filing?
General Info About Bankruptcy
How Much Will It Cost to File Bankruptcy?
Common Misconceptions about Bankruptcy Filing
Common and Unique Reasons to file Bankruptcy
Is Using a Bankruptcy Form Preparation Company a Viable Option for Your Bankruptcy Filing?
Divorce and Bankruptcy
What Are the Most Common Reasons People File for Bankruptcy?
What is Bankruptcy?
Debt Collection
Attorney General Abbott Advises Attention To Identity Theft
Bankruptcy Tips
A Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13: Which Bankruptcy Is a Better Option and What Are the Benefits?
Attorney Morales Advises to Be Wary of Companies Claiming They Can Repair Your Credit
How Should You Prepare to File Bankruptcy? What Will Your Attorney Need?
What to Avoid When Filing for Bankruptcy
Stop Foreclosure In Texas
What You Need to Know About Changes to Texas Justice Courts that Make it Easier for You to be Sued on a Debt
Ebook – What the new Ability-to- Repay rule means for consumers?
Social Security Disability
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability Program
General Info About SSDI & SSI
What Are Social Security Disability Benefits?
How Does an Individual Qualify for SSDI or SSI Disability Benefits?
What Are Other Differences in a Child’s Social Security Claim as Opposed to an Adult’s Claim?
How Are Disability Payments Calculated?
What Are Widow or Widower Benefits?
Common SSDI & SSI Issues
What Can Occur at a Benefits Hearing?
Why Should You Retain an Attorney When Applying for SSDI or SSI?
If Approved for SSDI or SSI, When Are the Benefits Activated?
What Is a Pain Scale and How Does It Affect Your Disability Benefit Application?
Can You Apply for Social Security Benefits If You Are Not a U.S. Citizen?
Medical Records for Social Security Disability
Non-Compliance
Comparative Pain Scale
Social Security Disability Facts
Supplemental Security Income Facts
Family Law
Family Law - The best representation
An Overview of Mistaken Paternity Law
Potential Barriers in Getting DNA Test Orders in Paternity Cases
What Happens After DNA Test in Mistaken Paternity Cases?
How Often the DNA Test Results Are Negative in Paternity Cases?
What You Should Know When You Have A Mistaken Paternity Case
How Often the DNA Test Results Are Negative in Paternity Cases?
What You Should Know When You Have A Mistaken Paternity Case
Client Morale & Child Support Arrears in Paternity Cases
DNA Test & Paternity Case Timeframe
Self Representation vs. Private Attorney: Which Option is Better in Paternity Cases?
Paternity in Texas – Know Your Rights!
Definitions of Terms Relevant to Family Law Matters
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Feb 07
2019
Owner of Information Technology Staffing Company Charged With Visa and Naturalization Fraud
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Jan 30
2019
DHS Announces Final Rule for a More Effective and Efficient H-1B Visa Program
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Jan 06
2019
Lapse in Federal Funding Does Not Impact Most USCIS Operations
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