I Have an Old Credit Card Bill That I Haven’t Paid on in Ten Years: What Are My Options?
If you have an old unpaid credit card account that has come back to haunt you, you are not alone. Many people respond to credit…
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Adjusting Status for DACA Recipients
The Biden Administration has committed to finding a path to citizenship for individuals with protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and has…
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Domestic Violence Laws and Immigration
State domestic violence laws and federal immigration laws intersect in various ways. Crimes of domestic violence often have immigration implications, including removal or deportation. Violation…
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Repossession and Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know
When you are facing financial difficulties, you may not always have the funds to pay your debts. These debts can quickly become overwhelming and may…
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The Importance of Estate Planning
Although you may think that estate planning is only for older Americans or those who are financially well-off, the fact is that you should take…
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U.S. Department of Labor Delays Implementation of Wage Rule Aimed at H-1B Visa Program
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it will substantially delay implementing a wage rule that would significantly impact the H-1B visa program. This rule,…
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Unique Challenges in the High-Asset Divorce
Accounting for All Marital Assets Hidden assets in a high-asset divorce are also not an uncommon occurrence. Spouses may stash assets overseas to keep them…
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How Recent Changes in Immigration Policy Enable Us to Help Your Family
At LBE Law Firm, we consider ourselves a family. Recent immigration policy changes include nearly 100 executive actions taken during the first 100 days of…
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Temporary Suspension on Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Extended
In late June 2020, President Donald Trump announced that he was making changes to his so-called coronavirus immigration ban. The Trump administration first announced the…
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What is the Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in California?
Couples enter into prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect their separate property if they later separate or divorce. In most cases, one spouse wants such…
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Is it Better to File for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
There are advantages and disadvantages to filing for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. What is best for your situation will depend on you…
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Types of E Visas for Temporary Workers
E Visa categories are available for treaty traders and investors, as well as for Australian specialty occupation workers. These workers obtain E visas at American…
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The Violence Against Women Act, Waivers of Conditional Residency, and U Visas
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), waivers of conditional residency, and U visas are all provisions in federal law that can help protect immigrant victims…
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Coming to the U.S. From Canada: What You Need to Know
The U.S.–Canadian border customarily sees high amounts of traffic each day, from tourists to everyday commuters. Major travel restrictions in place due to the COVID-19…
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Wage Garnishment in California: How It Works
Wage garnishment is a way for a creditor (someone you owe money) to collect money from you. This type of collection only happens after you…
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The Differences Between Wills, Trusts, and Intestacy
When a person dies, questions inevitably arise about dealing with the property that the person has left behind. What happens to that person’s property depends…
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USCIS Announces Changes to DACA Program Following Supreme Court Decision
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s actions in attempting to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as…
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Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Increase Homestead Exemptions in Bankruptcy Proceedings
On September 18, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1885 into law, which increases the homestead exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings. This bill amends section 704.730…
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Types of Business Entities Under State Law
If your goal is to start your own business, one of the initial decisions that you will have to make is how to legally structure…
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Businesses and Immigration Advocates Challenge New Restrictions on Guest Worker Rule
In response to massive changes to the guest worker visa rules by Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), some of…
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What is a 341 Meeting in a Bankruptcy Case?
Whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy or your business files for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, one of the first events that…
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Powers of Attorney – What You Need to Know
A power of attorney is a legal document in which you give another person the legal authority to act on your behalf. You, or the…
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Proposed Rule Seeks to Implement Wage-Based Selection Process for H-1B Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on November 2, 2020 that would fundamentally alter the selection process for H-1B…
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Can I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? The Means Test and What It Means for You
If you have decided that you want to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, you first must determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for filing.…
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What Are My Duties and Responsibilities as the Trustee?
A trust is a common estate planning method that allows settlors, or the persons establishing a trust, to place their assets into a trustee for…
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Senate Bill to Eliminate Numerical Limits for Employment-Based Visas
In December 2020, the Senate unanimously passed the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, which is an amended version of a similarly titled 2019 bill.…
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How Bankruptcy Affects Your Credit
Bankruptcy certainly can be a wise tool if you are overwhelmed and simply unable to pay the debts that you accrued. In that sense, bankruptcy…
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Green Card Eligibility: Bars to Adjustment of Status
I.N.A. § 245 allows some foreign nationals physically present in the U.S. to adjust their immigration status to legal permanent resident or green cardholder. The advantage…
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What Relatives Can I Bring to the U.S. if I Have My Green Card?
Suppose you are a legal permanent resident of the U.S., which is commonly known as having your “Green Card”. In that case, you can sponsor…
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a historically high number of H-1B visa registrations. However, due to the caps on H-1B visas that…
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Major Differences Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
When you wonder whether bankruptcy is right for you and your financial situation, you should remember that there are different kinds of bankruptcy proceedings. The…
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The Violence Against Women Act, Waivers of Conditional Residency, and U Visas
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), waivers of conditional residency, and U visas are all provisions in federal law that can help protect immigrant victims…
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Family-Based Visa Issuance Resumes Under Biden Administration
Since April 2020, a temporary freeze has been in place that banned the issuance of family-based immigrant visas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump…
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Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: What You Need to Know
A domestic violence restraining order is a court order designed to protect people from abuse or threats of abuse from a person with whom they…
Read MoreThe Violence Against Women Act, Waivers of Conditional Residency, and U Visas
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), waivers of conditional residency, and U visas are all provisions in federal law that can help protect immigrant victims…
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Types of E Visas for Temporary Workers
E Visa categories are available for treaty traders and investors, as well as for Australian specialty occupation workers. These workers obtain E visas at American…
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Is it Better to File for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
There are advantages and disadvantages to filing for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. What is best for your situation will depend on you…
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What is the Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in California?
Couples enter into prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect their separate property if they later separate or divorce. In most cases, one spouse wants such…
Read More
Temporary Suspension on Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Extended
In late June 2020, President Donald Trump announced that he was making changes to his so-called coronavirus immigration ban. The Trump administration first announced the…
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