You use your car every day to get to work, run errands and get where you need to go. Each time you get in your car to go somewhere, you put yourself at risk of getting into a car accident, and many accidents are injurious or even fatal. According to the Centers for...
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Adjustment of status: changing to an immigrant visa
If you came to New York under a work visa, chances are you intended to return to your home country when the visa expired. However, life can change, and now you want permanent resident status. Depending on your situation, an adjustment of status application might be...
What intellectual and emotional issues accompany TBI?
While some head injuries are minor, more serious damage can cause a wide range of effects. As explained by the Mayo Clinic, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) cause physical effects like headaches, loss of coordination, and even altered states of consciousness. Serious...
What should you know about a humeral shaft fracture?
The humerus is the bone of your upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow. If you have a humeral shaft fracture, it means that the bone has broken near the middle rather than at either end. According to Stat Pearls, common causes of humeral shaft fractures include...
Improving the appeal of residential real estate prior to selling
Selling a home in New York can take some time to prepare for, especially if sellers need to update their property. Even minimal effort to improve the appeal of their home can make a considerable difference in attracting interested buyers. When people plan to sell,...
What can you do if you are found inadmissible to the U.S.?
An “inadmissible to the United States” determination is possibly one of the worst outcomes to your visa application you can receive. If you receive this determination, you may wonder what, if anything, you can do to either remain in the United States or return to it....
2 ways U.S. laws may protect immigrants
Immigration laws determine who may enter the United States, when or if they must leave, and who may become legal permanent residents and naturalized citizens. Federal rules of the United States govern immigration law. An immigrant visa is a permit to work in the...
U.S. citizenship: how to prove good moral character
If you live in New York for at least three months, are 18 or older and meet the requirements for naturalization, you may apply for citizenship. Although residency is an essential part of becoming a U.S. citizen, it’s not the only one. Becoming a naturalized American...
Do car accidents cause cerebrospinal fluid leaks?
Your brain and spinal cord are critical parts of your central nervous system, as they control every thought you have and every movement you make. These organs sit inside cerebrospinal fluid, which is a clear liquid that delivers nutrients, removes waste and provides...
Does the US recognize marriages performed abroad?
If you are a U.S. citizen engaged to a foreign citizen and you want to tie the knot in another country, or you recently married a foreign citizen outside of the U.S., it is important to review immigration matters if you want them to live with you in the United States....