The reform provision sought to include work permits for immigrants who have been in the U.S. since before 2011 and make available unused family-based or employment-based visas, as well as reduce immigration backlogs, among other efforts. Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/16/1061030363/senate-parliamentarian-rejects-immigration-reform-in-democrats-spending-bill
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A judge had ordered the Biden administration to restart the Trump-era program, but doing so required cooperation from Mexico, which had been reluctant. Source:
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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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You do not have to be driving a car in order to be charged with an OWI in Wisconsin. According to Wisconsin law, if you are “operating” a vehicle under the influence, then can be charged with an OWI. Sitting behind the wheel while your car is running is still considered “operating” a vehicle. If […]
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The Biden administration has announced that more “remain in Mexico” asylum seekers will be able to enter the U.S. to pursue asylum claims. The first of thousands of asylum seekers were admitted last week. This initiative is projected to aid tens of thousands of people. The “remain in Mexico” policy forced migrants to stay in […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation asserts the existence of Wisconsin’s open container law. This law states that it is illegal to “have an opened container on your person in a motor vehicle on a public highway.” If you wish to transport alcohol beverages that have an opened seal, then you must keep them in the […]
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A special needs trust allows for an individual with a disability to receive assets without becoming ineligible for government benefits such as Medicaid. There are two types of special needs trusts, which include a self-settled special needs trust and a third-party special needs trust. There are intricate guidelines that govern special needs trusts. It is […]
Read moreMany decisions must be made throughout a divorce case. Details pertaining to child support, property division and child custody are just some of these decisions. If two spouses can agree upon resolution of these issues, it is deemed an “uncontested divorce”. In the case of an uncontested divorce, litigation is not necessary. If spouses are […]
Read moreAs exhibited by the following Wisconsin Department of Transportation OWI Penalty Chart, the consequences of any OWI charge become steeper in the event that a minor is in the vehicle. In these cases, a minor is considered anyone who is under 16 years of age. This means they are not old enough to drive themselves. […]
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