With many changes occurring in our country, our taxes have also been affected. IRS started processing 2017 tax returns on January 29th and set a deadline for April 17, 2018. A change that many tax payers will notice is an increased Child Tax Credit and increased standard deduction. Need help to file your 2017 Tax …
With 2017 wrapping up, many are ending 2017 with new status. In Poughkeepsie, NY, a few finished the year by becoming U.S. Citizens. The 56 new U.S. Citizens were celebrated in the Naturalization Ceremony. Dutchess Count Clerk, Bradford Kendall states, “the ceremony served as a celebration to welcome these new citizens.” U.S. citizens are granted …
With 2017 wrapping up, many details (like your green card) should be checked making sure you are starting the New Year off smoothly. This may be a great opportunity to go over important dates with your immigration documents. For those holding Permanent Resident status, it’s important to check over the expiration. Even those with prior …
Question: I have a date for my marriage interview with my spouse. What should we do to prepare for it? Once you have successfully complied all required and supporting documentation to USCIS, you’ll be sent a letter. The letter does not give an interview date right away. The letter is related to biometrics and work …
Q: My wife and I have been married for 18 years, we have two U.S born children. Our children are about to enroll in College. We have a stable life since I am a U.S citizen my employment allows me to provide for my family. My wife has no legal status and has been dedicated to …
On October 20th, 2017, Las Vegas suffered one of the worst shooting of 2017. During the Route 91 Harvest Festival many were celebrating country music when they were surprised by gun shots. Stephen Paddock was behind the gun shots, shooting from the 32nd floor, in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Many of those who attended the …
This year’s presidential campaign is very frightening to everyone who is living in this country as permanent residents (or “green card” holders). Why? Because Donald Trump is using language in his race for the Republican nomination that speaks to deporting millions of undocumented people living here, building a wall between the US and Mexico, and …
This spring, the Supreme Court of the United States will likely hear the case that relates to the expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Permanent Residents (DAPA). Lower federal courts have blocked the President’s plans to expand the programs. The state of Texas has challenged …
Today we have learned that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against President Obama’s plan to shield up to 5 million people from deportation using his authority known as “executive action”. This ruling is not unexpected given the conservative composition of this particular federal court. I expect that the President will appeal this decision …
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Here we share an Q&A article about DACA and DAPA that we thought might interest you. You may have some questions answered here. We invite you to continue reading. What happens now in the legal fight over Obama’s plans? Source: MSN.com