Don't let FIRPTA de-rail your real estate transaction!
Feb 02, 2013
There has been much controversy and excitement (some good, some bad) regarding the "Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act" (aka "FIRPTA"). In cases where a non U.S. owner buys (and subsequently s...
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Quick-&-Easy Info on USCIS' Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers
Jan 11, 2013
Recently, the United States established a procedure whereby certain immigrants who are (or were) unlawfully present in the United States, may remain in the United States longer while an application for...
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Some Pointers on "Deferred Action"
Aug 06, 2012
In preparation for the impending "August 15, 2012"-date, on which "Deferred Action" will officially begin, DHS/USCIS has published the following pointers: 1. In a change from the prior announcement, p...
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Recent Presidential Order on "DEFERRED ACTION" Explained
Jun 20, 2012
"Deferred action" amounts to an excercise of favorable discretion by the authorities, which allows an individual to remain temporarily in the United States and apply for work authorization. It does not...
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Definition-time: What is "legal status" in the U.S.?
Jun 02, 2012
This guide will compare and explain the various kinds of "status" that exist under current U.S. Immigration Law. Many laypersons confuse the terms "visa" and "status" and apply them interchangeably. ...
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DREAM Act 101: What is it anyway?
Jun 01, 2012
The DREAM Act (S. 952, H.R. 1842) provides conditional permanent residency to qualified unauthorized immigrants who enrolled in college or serve in the military.
After meeting a set of basic requireme...
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The Major Provisions of "IMMIGRATION DRIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AMERICA (IDEA) ACT"
Aug 31, 2011
This guide summarizes the major provisions of the legislative proposal known as "IDEA Act". ...
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Beware of Unlicensed Persons Claiming to be "Experts"
Aug 23, 2011
Some individuals, who are NOT lawyers, are preying on members of the immigrant community, particularly from Spanish-speaking countries, to fraudulently separate them from their money in hopes of gettin...
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Important Considerations When Traveling on a Green Card
Aug 23, 2011
Clients who are Green Card holders (i.e. permanent residents) frequently ask me about issues they need to be aware of when traveling internationally, outside of the United States.
Here are some thin...
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[Immigration] Tips for Foreign Buyers of Real Estate
Aug 23, 2011
Most of us at one point or another feel the need for a place to get away from the daily grind and routine. For those who do not already live in a sunny place, the need to find and own their personal pl...
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