by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Apr 30, 2019 | Immigration Law
Last night, President Donald Trump proposed sweeping changes to how the United States treats asylum-seekers in a memorandum for the Attorney General. The stated purpose of the memorandum is to “… strengthen asylum procedures to safeguard our system against...
by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Apr 26, 2019 | Immigration Law
It depends. Whether you must file a federal income tax return depends on whether you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, your gross income, your filing status, your age, and whether you are a dependent.[i] You are considered a resident alien for tax purposes if you...
by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Apr 25, 2019 | Immigration Law
To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, an applicant must generally be a permanent resident of the United States for a certain number of years. Additionally, applicants must meet all of the general eligibility requirements listed below: Be at least 18 years of age at...
by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Apr 2, 2019 | Immigration Law
In general, it is unlawful to hire, recruit or refer for a fee, a person who is not authorized to work in the United States. See INA § 274A(a)(1). All employees must be authorized to work, either automatically, via their status as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent...
