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What is Probation?

Article: What is Probation?

Probation is a legal punishment often given to first-time, non-violent offenders who plead guilty to or are convicted of a crime.  Probation allows for eligible offenders to stay out of jail or prison by complying with certain rules and conditions imposed by the justice system. 

USCIS Fee Increases Blocked by Federal Judge

Article: USCIS Fee Increases Blocked by Federal Judge

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White of the Northern District of California placed a preliminary injunction on the rule on September 29.  The injunction prevents the rule from being implemented until the legal case challenging the rule is heard in court.

Helping Your Legal Case After a Car Accident

Article: Helping Your Legal Case After a Car Accident

To best help yourself in any potential insurance claim, you will want to collect as much information and evidence as possible.

New Proposed Student Visa Rule Targets Mainly African and Middle Eastern Countries

Article: New Proposed Student Visa Rule Targets Mainly African and Middle Eastern Countries

A new proposal from the Trump administration would make pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree much more difficult for certain foreign students. 

National Voter Registration Day - Register to Vote Today!

Article: National Voter Registration Day - Register to Vote Today!

Today, September 22, is National Voter Registration day.  U.S. citizens, whether natural born or naturalized, who will be 18 years old by Election Day (Tuesday, November 3rd) are encouraged to register to vote!

Ladder Safety

Article: Ladder Safety

Hundreds of thousands of people suffer ladder-related injuries in the United States every year.  Falls from even short ladders can result in serious injury and death, necessitating caution for any workers planning to use a ladder for any purpose.

318,000 TPS Immigrants at Risk for Deportation After Court Ruling

Article: 318,000 TPS Immigrants at Risk for Deportation After Court Ruling

A federal appeals court panel of the Ninth Circuit reversed a lower-court ruling that blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to end temporary protected status (TPS) for certain foreign nationals living in the U.S.

Applying Directly for PERM After Graduation

Article: Applying Directly for PERM After Graduation

The recent government restrictions on H-1B has prompted more employers to consider directly helping F-1 college graduates in Optional Practical Training (OPT) apply for green cards.