Applying for citizenship with an expired green card
It can be nerve-wracking when your green card expires. Besides finding it hard to re-enter the country, get a job, etc., you may be wondering if you can still stay in the country and apply for citizenship in Connecticut. The short answer is yes. Here’s how to do it. Meet the eligibility requirements To apply […]
What can you expect with the citizenship test?
Immigrants in Connecticut have to take a test to become citizens. You should know what to expect with that. What are the different parts of the citizenship test? The citizenship test consists of different parts. While you study to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, the government wants to know that you understand […]
Most Americans support highly skilled immigrants
Many immigrants in Connecticut and other areas seek employment options. A survey that was conducted in 2018 revealed that the majority of Americans support immigrants who are highly skilled. What does the survey say? Over the last few years, the United States has seen a slew of problems surrounding immigrants and migrants seeking asylum in […]
Negotiating a lease for your small business
For new business owners in Connecticut and other states, one of the most important parts of setting up a brick-and-mortar business is getting that first lease. The lease for the premises will be one of the biggest costs that you have to manage. Types of leases There is a lot to keep in mind when […]
TN classification for non-immigrant workers
Are you planning to come to the United States for the purpose of employment? Although you may wish to work in Connecticut, you may not be planning to immigrate. If this is the case, you will need to obtain a special TN non-immigrant classification. Doing so will help get you the visa you need to […]
3 mistakes to avoid when pursuing United States citizenship
You live in the United States with a green card, meaning that you are a permanent resident. You may start a business, buy a home, grow your family or pursue a rewarding career. Eventually, you may qualify for naturalization or the process of becoming a citizen. Becoming a naturalized citizen offers numerous benefits. You no […]
What is the H-1B visa and how does it work?
Immigrants based in Connecticut might come in through an H-1B visa. It’s important to know how it works. What is the H-1B visa? The H-1B visa is a temporary one that allows employers to bring in foreign highly educated professionals to perform specialty professions for them. People are eligible for the visa when they have […]
Why it’s important to periodically update your estate plan
Many Connecticut residents create their estate plan and then leave it at that. However, that’s a mistake. You should update it as needed for several reasons. You’ve gotten a divorce or remarried Getting divorced means that you will likely want to remove your former spouse as a beneficiary of your estate. This is especially important […]
Why should you hire an Immigration Attorney?
U.S. immigration law, rather complex for decades, has become ever more so under the current administration, and with political debate over immigration policy raging in the headlines daily. It is no secret that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, and the lead agency charged with implementing the […]
Why you should do estate planning regardless of age
One of the biggest reasons that people do not do their estate planning is that they think they’re too young. They decide to wait until they’re older and, presumably, it seems more urgent. They’ll have more assets then, they’ll have more health conditions to consider, they’ll be closer to passing those assets to their children […]
