The bill passed by the House would grant provisional work permits to about 6.5 million undocumented people, but it is unclear if the policy will comply with the Senate’s budget rules. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/paid-leave-immigration-what-s-likely-change-senate-weighs-build-n1284270
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Major life events are an important time to review and revise your estate plan. The loss of a spouse is no exception. Source: https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/four-tips-helping-widows-and-widowers-navigate-estate-planning
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The settlement, reached in a lawsuit brought by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on behalf of immigrant spouses in August, will help thousands of immigrants in relationships with H-1B and L-1 visa holders Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/581007-biden-administration-settles-with-spouses-of-immigrant-visa-holders
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Domestic violence incidents have been a symptom of the pandemic’s strain on families. Source: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/25/amber-alerts-surge-wisconsin-some-linked-domestic-violence-major-harris-milwaukee-police/6133066001/
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“Employment-based immigration advocates say a hoped-for measure to address massive green card backlogs as part of a must-pass congressional spending bill would do nothing to address wait times for foreign workers or their families.” Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/green-card-job-queue-gets-cold-shoulder-in-bill-aiding-families
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