In the wake of the 2016 Presidential election, countless would-be immigrants have been forced to rethink their immigration to the United States. This trend, while not surprising, is particularly alarming when the data on highly-skilled students, foreign-born workers, and potential investors is considered. Marketa Lindt, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, recently testified to […]
QUIEN ES AFECTADO POR ESTA PROCLAMACION? Una grande categoría de gente afectada por esto son Ciudadanos Americanos que están peticionando a sus padres, hermanos(as), o hijo(as) adultos para entrar a los Estados Unidos como Residente Permanente. Si ya está adentro de los Estados Unidos y su familiar que es Ciudadano Americano esta peticionando para su […]
Background: An Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, is required for most family-sponsored immigrants and some employment-based immigrants. The Affidavit of Support creates a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government, whereby, the sponsor agrees to provide financial support to the immigrant and that the sponsor would be liable for any reimbursement obligation incurred as […]
WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS PROCLAMATION? A major category of people who are affected by this are US Citizens who are petitioning for their parents, siblings, or adult children to enter the US as a Permanent Resident (Green Card). If you are already inside the United States and your US Citizen family member is petitioning […]
Your Rights as an Employee If you are still working, your employer is legally required to provide you with a safe workplace, including protections from COVID-19. Such as: Increase physical distancing at work site; Creating physical barriers; Regular cleaning of all surfaces, equipment and tools; Provide workers and others with a place to wash hands […]
Over the last few weeks many of our clients and community members have been looking for answers to this question. Paschal Nwokocha & Chukwu Law Office is here to help you navigate through these trying times. There are some Federal and Local initiatives that are providing financial assistance to those affected by COVID19. Below, you […]