Spotlight Interview: Ronald A. Marini, Esq. Tax Attorney US tax law is notoriously complex and ever-changing, for US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and all income earning individuals in the US. This month, I’m pleased to introduce you all Ron Marini. Ron is a...

Can You Be Deported for Smoking Weed on 4/20 in 2020? Weed, pot, ganja, grass, Mary Jane, dope, herb, or Chronic… whatever you want to call it, there’s no doubt its moment in the spotlight has arrived. Eleven U.S. states (and D.C.) have legalized recreational...

Immigration Year-End Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Constant Flux Immigration was one of the hottest topics in U.S. news and politics in 2019.  It has been a time of significant change in policy, with more changes seemingly in the horizon. To help you catch up...

Spotlight Interview:   Israel Sands, Esq. Wills, Trusts, and Probate Attorney   This month I am honored to feature Wills, Trusts, and Probate attorney, Israel Sands for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW.   Israel, thank you for taking the time to sit with us. What is it...

How Much Is Too Much? USCIS's Proposed Fee Increases and Their Effect on the Immigrant Community   On November 8, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the possibility of increasing its fees for immigration applications by a weighted...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW Lauren A. Marsicano, Esq. Business Law Attorney   Many individuals seek to enter the US with visas through business investments, but they neglect to thoroughly vet the businesses or review the potential contracts before investing the large...

What Is the New Public Charge Rule, and Will It Affect Your Family?   In August of 2019, the Trump Administration announced a new DHS rule to make changes to “public charge” policies that govern how the use of public benefits may affect individuals’ ability to enter...

Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency, immigration has consistently been one of the most high-profile areas of discussion. As the presidential candidates for 2020 continue to pour in, I can’t help but wonder how their stances are different (or similar) on the hot topic...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Marc Hurwitz Private Investigator   Marc Hurwitz owns Crossroads Investigations, a full-service private investigation and due diligence agency. Q:        Marc, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Those of us who know Crossroads...

Obtenga el abogado corecto. Haga su investigación y elija a alguien que tenga experiencia en inmigración y esté interesado en su caso particular. Pregunte por un acuerdo de tarifa plana. La mayoría de los abogados cobran por minuto, pero puede solicitar un acuerdo de...

  Get the right attorney.  Do your research and choose someone who is experienced in immigration and is interested in your particular case. Ask for a flat fee arrangement. Most lawyers charge by the minute, but you may ask for a flat fee arrangement, which means...

Should States Grant Driver’s Licenses to People with No Legal Status?   On March 20, 2019, a new bill was presented in Florida that would allow wider permissions for driving, including issuing driver’s licenses for people with no legal status in the Sunshine...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: ANDREA AGUILAR, ESQ. LL.M. (TAX)   The U.S. tax system is complex. So regardless of your immigration status, it’s important that you have a basic understanding of your tax obligations. For that reason, I am pleased to provide you some insight...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Karen Lungarelli, Esquire Divorce and Family Law Attorney   Marriages, divorces and children’s issues are can often affect ones immigration status or citizenship process. I am honored to have Attorney Karen Lungarelli as this Month’s...