Since the election of Donald Trump, many clients have expressed concerns regarding their immigration status. I have been creating a series of videos addressing immigration in the Trump era. This particular issue is especially important… Crimigration Under the Trump Administration: Deportation Challenges for Lawful Permanent Residents
I wanted to take a moment to address a serious concern that was brought to my attention by a client today. He was distraught after hearing that President Trump had already deported 4,000 Laotians. While… Understanding the Reality of Lao Deportations: Separating Fact from Fear
One of the more challenging issues I have been dealing with recently is predicting how long it will take for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process immigration forms. Since the significant USCIS… The Impact of the USCIS Fee Increase on Processing Times: A Look at Current Trends
Receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny your visa application can be discouraging but it may not be the end of your journey to immigrate to the United States legally. In some cases, the United… Don’t Just Pray, Get A Lawyer: Denial Notice May Not Spell Doom For Religious Worker’s Immigration Hopes
Every so often a client asks me why I want so much documentation concerning their dependents. The answer is because over half of all IRS audits involve tax credits that arise from claiming dependents (the… WHY I ASK CLIENTS FOR DOCUMENTS ABOUT THEIR DEPENDENTS
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At first glance, the answer to the question “I have been injured in a car accident. Who will pay my medical bills?” is a simple one. Massachusetts is a “no-fault” state. At least initially, the… I HAVE BEEN INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT, WHO WILL PAY MY MEDICAL BILLS?
From time to time you may have a situation which would require the opportunity to speak with a lawyer, but not really the need to hire a lawyer on an ongoing basis. It presents a… What To Do If You Have A Complicated Legal Question But Don’t Need To Hire A Lawyer
I had a new bankruptcy client come in today, and take advantage of my “Tax Special” for new bankruptcy clients. He is a single guy with no kids, but he owns an investment property in another… A New Bankruptcy Client Who Went To H&R Block Came In Today
It seems that every unenrolled preparer, the IRS’ name for tax preparers with no professional credential and thus limited representation rights, is promising “free audit defense” or “free representation” before the IRS in the event… “Audit Defense”