By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divorce is a complex legal process, but it becomes even more complicated when one spouse has obtained a green card (permanent residency) through marriage. The timing of the divorce and how it is handled can have serious immigration consequences, including the potential loss of legal status and deportation risks. This article […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divorce is a complex legal process that involves multiple steps, including filing paperwork, court approvals, and final judgments. Once a divorce is finalized, many people need to check the status of their divorce or obtain an official copy of their divorce judgment for legal, financial, or personal reasons. This article provides […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning is a critical step in securing your family’s financial future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. In New York, two of the most commonly used estate planning tools are wills and trusts. While both serve the purpose of asset distribution, they function differently and offer […]
By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat, THE CITY With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, or death, among those who are unvaccinated. New York City has confirmed two cases of measles […]
By Greg David, THE CITY On-and-off taxes on imports from China, Mexico and Canada make planning difficult and keep customers cautious about spending, say entrepreneurs. The glass bottles that Annie Bassin uses to bottle her wellness beverage come from China and became 25% more expensive when President Donald Trump imposed a tariff during his first […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. One of the most contested issues in a New York divorce is determining who gets the house. Since a home is often a couple’s largest asset, its division can be complex, especially when children, financial investments, and emotional attachments are involved. New York follows equitable distribution laws, meaning marital property—including a […]
Editorial credit: Marie Kanger Born / shutterstock.com Washington, DC – The Trump administration continues to intensify its attacks on immigrants and refugees, aiming to stoke fears and make the lives of immigrant families so unbearable that they “self deport;” purging long-settled immigrants through unsparing detentions and deportations and laying groundwork for broader random mass deportations; […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, Immigration Impact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. At a time when immigration policy remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, an area of […]
By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. The executive orders issued during Trump’s first week of office in late January end all federal DEI and affirmative action programs; equity-related grants and contracts; and prior equal […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its scrutiny of family-based immigration petitions. This heightened examination focuses on identifying factual inconsistencies, omissions, mistakes, or intentional misrepresentations within applications. Such rigorous evaluations can lead to petition denials, revocation […]