June 17, 2016
Dear friends, It is getting closer to the next General Elections that will be celebrated in November, this year, and this always reminds to the immigrants that only the American Citizens have the right to vote in federal elections. In addition to the right of vote, being a naturalized citizen gives you many of the...
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May 27, 2016
Dear friends, An immigration process generally takes a long time due to the numerous administrative steps that have to be followed and the number of applications that the government receives every year. In some situations however, the waiting time may be extended for an unreasonable amount of time. This is the time when, if you...
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May 2, 2016
There are two types of convictions that generally result in problems with the Immigration & Naturalization Service; Crimes of Moral Turpitude and Aggravated Felonies. FitzGerald Law Company has expertise in both criminal defense and immigration experience and can help to prevent the negative effects of a criminal record on an immigration petition. This infographic illustrates...
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April 4, 2016
The following are the general steps our firm follows in processing a personal injury claim: 1. Evaluate the case to determine who is liable for the accident or injuries 2. Notify the responsible/liable parties of the existence of the claim 3. Provide notice to the appropriate insurance companies 4. Request medical bills and records...
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February 23, 2016
Dear friends, As we do every year, we would like to remind you that this is the time to prepare to file H-1b visas. (work visas for Professional Employees). The USCIS starts accepting applications on April 1st, every year, for the H-1b visas that are issued in October of the same year. Our recommendation is...
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February 16, 2016
How to obtain residency or green card through employment: Individuals eligible for an employment Green Card or Residency, generally fall within one of the following categories: An executive of an international company or a person of Extraordinary Ability; A qualified employee sponsored by a US employer, or A person making a substantial investment in the...
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February 16, 2016
Key Factors for the Success of a Marriage Green Card/Residency Application Obtaining residency through marriage to a US citizen has its advantages but it is also one of the petitions that is most scrutinized by USCIS and therefore careful attention must be given to its preparation and documentation. There are 4 major factors that are...
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February 13, 2016
Most Common Ways to obtain a Green Card or US Residency: The three ways that most people obtain Legal Permanent Residence are: Family based petitions Business or employment based petitions, OR Special Programs Family petitions involve a US citizen or Legal Permanent resident applying for family members. For example a US Legal permanent resident can...
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February 13, 2016
Who qualifies for cancellation of removal of deportation and how can a Green Card Be Obtained through this immigration Process? A foreigner in the US nonpermanent resident alien may apply for cancellation of removal/deportation and obtain their Green Card or residency, if they meet the following requirements: First, the person must demonstrate that they have...
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November 19, 2015
This is one of the most common questions that comes up when a person who is not a US citizen has any problem with the police or is arrested. In general, any criminal charge, even if the person is not arrested and only receives a notice to appear in court, can have a negative impact...
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November 12, 2015
Contact FitzGerald Law Company for legal representation on Motor Vehicle Accident cases in Boston, Mass. FitzGerald Law Company has been representing individuals to obtain compensation for injuries suffered as a result of the negligence of others, since our inception as a law firm in 1997. This infographic illustrates all you need to know before you...
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