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(Immigration) The EB-2 National Interest Waiver, also known as (NIW), is an employment based immigrant visa that falls under the second preference, as the first preference would be the extraordinary ability visa or EB-1 visa. This specific type of visa allows the applicant to seek a waiver of a ...

(Immigration) The L-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is made readily available for employees of foreign companies. The L-1 Visa program was specifically designed for multinational companies where companies based in the United States would need to sponsor foreign employees to their United Stat...

(Immigration) EB-1 (A) is a sub-category within the EB-1 Employment based Green Card. An individual who is qualified for the EA category is someone who must be gifted in one of the areas of sciences, arts, education, athletics, or business. For the category you wish to qualify in you must provid...

(Immigration) What is the adjustment of status? An Adjustment of Status is when a person legally in the U.S. applies for permanent residence, or applying for a Green Card, without having to return to your home country to finish the adjustment process. Who can apply for an Adjustment of Status? ...

(Immigration) President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on November 15th, 2021, which allocates $1 trillion toward the nations roads and bridges, utilities, water systems, electrical systems, as well as fund various social programs and education. This is immensely b...

(Personal Injury, Accidents) Truck accidents are one the most deadly accidents in the United States, and can result in very detrimental damage and injuries. There are many reasons why trucking accidents can occur, as there are special regulations that trucking companies must follow. If the Fede...

(Personal Injury, Accidents) The safety of pedestrians is extremely important, in recent years there has been a growing statistic of California pedestrians being seriously injured or killed on roadways due to negligent drivers. As we are in an era where exercise is something positive and promote...

(Personal Injury, Accidents) Motorcyclists are more likely to be injured or even killed in the event of an accident compared to the occupants of a passenger vehicle. Throughout the years 2014 to 2018, the state of California has seen 2,655 fatal motorcycle accident crashes. California has an ala...

(Criminal Law) Controlled substances and illegal drugs are sorted in 5 different categories in the state of California within the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The controlled substances and illegal drugs that cause the most harm and with higher rates of abuse are considered more ...

(Personal Injury, Accidents) T-bone accidents can become quite complex, as there can be more than one driver responsible and at fault for the accident. The manufacturer of the vehicle and even another driver on the road that had not been involved in the crash itself may be responsible for the co...

(Immigration, Criminal Law) In America today, internet users are only becoming more and more reliant on technology which also makes them more susceptible to various cyber crimes including general cyber crimes, cyberbullying, cyber/internet fraud, and blackmail. These charges against a non-citiz...

(Immigration) https://www.uscis.gov/forms/explore-my-options/become-a-us-citizen-through-naturalization What is Naturalization? Congress established the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which set the requirements that a foreign citizen or national is required to meet before he or she may ...

Motorcyclists are more likely to be injured or even killed in an event of an accident compared to the occupants of passenger vehicle. In cases of wrongful death in motorcycle accidents, drivers are held financially responsible for any fatal crashes whether they have been driving while under the...

There are two general kinds of DUI laws for adult drivers in the state of California. These include Vehicle Code 23152 (A) VC, which entails of driving under the influence of alcohol being illegal, and also Vehicle Code 23152 (B) VX, which entails of driving with a BAC greater than .08% being i...

Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as (TBI), is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States among both children and adults. It is known to be one of the most severe injuries that one can endure, and it happens when the brain is so severely injured due to an extreme force. In ...

Lawful permanent residents or (LPR) are otherwise known as green card holders. In order to gain LPR status, you must meet some criteria requirements and then you can become a citizen of the United States. According to INA 212 (h), the attorney General and Secretary of DHS are able to waive the ...

In cases of wrongful death, there are significant consequences that individuals face. In cases where non-immigrants are at fault, these consequences may ultimately lead to deportation and inadmissibility according to the California Evidence Code. Any aggravated felony can lead to deportation. Th...

If you or a loved one has suffered the physical, emotional, or financial hardships of a car accident, you may be uncertain on what steps to take next. Attorney Ramona Kennedy is here to help guide you every step of the way to make sure the responsible at-fault drivers along with insurance compan...

Slip and fall accidents are consistently the leading cause of injury in the United States and can result in life-threatening injuries. Though the injuries from a slip and fall accident may seem minor at first, they may eventually cause many serious injuries including broken bones or fractures wh...

If you or a loved one has suffered the physical, emotional, or financial hardships of a car accident, you may be uncertain on what steps to take next. Attorney Ramona Kennedy is here to help guide you every step of the way to make sure the responsible at-fault drivers along with insurance compan...

Crimes such as assault, burglary, and DUI's can greatly affect one's immigration status. Depending on the crime committed and their personal record, this may lead to detrimental consequences. These consequences may be fines and jail time, but ultimately may result in deportation in certain ca...

The P visa is a non-immigrant entertainment visa with various classifications for athletes, artists, and entertainers. This visa allows these specific foreign nationals to reside in the United States for a competition, performance, or event that must be completed. Competing at an internationall...

Most EB-5 investments are directed towards targeted employment areas or rural areas, otherwise known as “TEA”. TEA refers to communities with high-unemployment rates that allow capital investments which are designed to create more economic stability and viability within these communities. Ther...

Immigration can be greatly affected by a restraining order. The consequence of having a restraining order against you may jeopardize your immigration status and ultimately lead to deportation in worst case scenario. A restraining order is essentially a court order that protects an individual ...