Ligia Zerpa attended a Manhattan Criminal Court hearing for her boyfriend, Kelvin Servita-Arocha, who was charged with assault, April 2, 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY By Gwynne Hogan Ligia Zerpa, 23, fidgeted in her seat, a tear slipping down her cheek on Tuesday afternoon as she anxiously waited for her boyfriend’s name to be called by Judge […]
Editorial credit: Walter Cicchetti / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON— Building on extensive modernization efforts that have streamlined and improved access to work permits for eligible noncitizens, USCIS today announced a temporary final rule (TFR) to increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. This announcement follows improvements […]
Originally published on 311bankruptcy.com. Foreclosure is a multifaceted legal process in which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to meet their mortgage obligations. In the state of New York, foreclosure laws and procedures are intricate and can be challenging to navigate for both homeowners and lenders. Understanding foreclosure in New […]
Editorial credit: Proxima Studio / Shutterstock.com By Amir Khafagy | Documented The claim process for Uber and Lyft drivers to receive their portion of the back pay settlement began on March 7. Following the New York State Attorney General’s investigation on wage theft, on November 2, Uber and Lyft agreed to a $328 million settlement on wage […]
By CASA BALTIMORE, MD – In a powerful display of solidarity and remembrance, construction workers, community leaders, and labor partners gathered at CASA’s Baltimore Worker Center to pay tribute to the families affected by the horrific Key Bridge collapse. More than fifty construction workers donned hard hats and reflective vests and held white tulips as […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Managers of Manhattan condominium building and staffing agency underpaid building security guards for years in violation of New York law New York, NY – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander today announced a settlement totaling almost $230,000 with a contracting agency and the […]
Originally published on willsandestates.nyc. Alzheimer’s disease poses numerous challenges for both patients and their families, including changes in cognitive function and communication abilities. Among the various aspects affected by this progressive neurological condition is the capacity for mindfulness – the ability to be present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. While mindfulness practices […]
By Janet Howard If you’ve fled your country and are terrified of returning, you may be eligible for asylum or refugee status in the U.S. In a world marked by conflicts, persecution, and human rights violations, seeking asylum or refugee status is often the only lifeline for individuals facing threats to their safety and well-being. […]
By Suchita Mathur | Immigration Impact The Supreme Court issued an important victory for noncitizens seeking cancellation of removal and the principle of judicial review of agency action on March 19. And despite the current court’s tenuous regard for stare decisis – the idea that “today’s Court should stand by yesterday’s decisions” – in Wilkinson v. Garland, the Supreme Court […]
By Karen Aho | Immigration Impact A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, foreign-born workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) increased following a pair of guidance clarifications the agency made in January 2022. One outlines how […]