by Lisa Ramirez | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every employer needs to be informed about I-9 (Employment Authorization) compliance. Common errors such as technical violations or improper storage of forms can lead to fines ranging from $110 to $1,100 per violation. In 2010, the U.S. Immigration and Customs...
by Lisa Ramirez | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Fraud and misconduct by attorneys and unlicensed legal providers, including non-attorneys using the title notario, are unfortunately prevalent in the field of immigration law, particularly during these turbulent times of family separations and immigration raids. ...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a result of the December 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California, the Department of Homeland Security expanded the rules regarding social media screening of applicants for immigration petitions and benefits. Immigration officers now have expanded...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
On December 22, 2018, President Trump refused to sign a bill to fund the government because it did not include border wall funding. As a result, a partial government shutdown is now in effect. Some of the agencies that are impacted include the Department of Justice...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Muchas personas no se dan cuenta que las decisiones que toman al declarar sus impuestos federales pueden afectar su estado migratorio. Los solicitantes de residencia permanente, naturalización, y ciertos tipos de estatus no-inmigrante deben presentar copias de sus...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Para reclamar un crédito tributario por sus hijos (CTC) o un crédito tributario adicional para niños (ACTC), el niño calificado debe tener un número de seguro social (SSN) que es válido para empleo y se expidió antes de la fecha de vencimiento de la declaración de...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Español Aqui In order to claim a claim a child tax credit (CTC) or an additional child tax credit (ACTC), the qualifying child must have a social security number (SSN) that is valid for employment and is issued before the due date of the income tax return (including...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Español Aqui Many people do not realize that the choices they make when filing Federal Income Tax Returns can affect their immigration status. Applicants for permanent residence, naturalization, and certain types of nonimmigrant status must submit copies of previously...
by Lisa Ramirez | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
On December 22, 2018, President Trump refused to sign a bill to fund the government because it did not include border wall funding. As a result, a partial government shutdown is now in effect. Some of the agencies that are impacted include the Department of Homeland...
by Lisa Ramirez | Dec 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
As the holidays approach, many people will be traveling both internationally and domestically. Immigrants often ask what the risks are in traveling and what precautions should be taken when doing so. Due to recent changes in the REAL ID Act, driver’s licenses from...
