In early March, a construction worker died, and three others sustained injuries when a building wall collapsed during the demolition of a three-story commercial building in Lower Manhattan. The recent incident highlights the dangers faced daily by workers in the...
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U.S. permanent residency: grounds for inadmissibility
Whether you are crossing the U.S. port of entry or applying for a new visa status, it is common for the country to review your eligibility. No matter how prepared you are with your documents and interview answers, immigration may flag you as inadmissible if you fall...
What is a Green Card?
If you want to live and work in the U.S. permanently, you may want to apply for and obtain a Green Card. When you have a Green Card, you receive official authorization to remain in the U.S. without the risk of deportation. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland...
What are the 3 types of driver distraction?
When you get in the car, there are many distractions that can keep you from focusing on driving and operating a vehicle safely. These distractions can increase your chance of getting into or causing an accident with another driver. According to the Centers for Disease...
New York City mayor promotes plan to address immigration concerns
With more than 40,000 asylum seekers arriving in the city in recent days, the mayor of New York City is calling on the federal government to address the issue. As part of his efforts, he presented a six-point plan at the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors...
Tips to prepare for the naturalization test
A big part of the citizenship process is the naturalization exam. Once you complete the interview, the exam is your next step. Proper preparation is essential to ensure that you pass this exam. There are some key tips that can give you the best possible chance of...
What does a visa allow you to do?
Someone from another country needs a legal way to enter the United States. While a visa is not always a requirement to enter the U.S., it is if you are thinking of staying for an extended time. The U.S. has several visa types that may apply to your situation, and the...
What do you need to file a personal injury claim?
Any injury may set you back financially in addition to the physical and mental toll it takes. Getting help with mounting bills and decreasing income may spur you to file a personal injury claim. However, you need to prove that the person you claim is responsible had a...
Learn about the high financial costs of SCIs over time
One of the last things on your mind after a big accident is how you intend to pay for the recovery. The prospect of changing your life after a catastrophic, personal injury is probably lower on the list. However, when you experience permanent damage after an accident,...
Should we tell our kids about the divorce?
Divorce is difficult, and if you have children there are multiple complexities. One of the first that divorcing parents often contend with is when to tell their children about the divorce. In general, it is best to tell the kids about your divorce sooner rather than...