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Department Of State Opens New Application Period For 2019 DV

October 16, 2017 - The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) experienced a technical issue this past month on the Diversity Visa (“DV”) lottery and initiated a new entry period, starting Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm EST and ending Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm EST. Here is the official statement from DOS: Due to a technical […]

2019 Diversity Visa Lottery

September 25, 2017 - APPLICATION PERIOD for the Diversity Visa -2019: The registration period is Tuesday, October 3, 2017 to Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Entries for the DV-2019 Diversity Visa program must be submitted electronically and received during the designated application period. If more than one entry is submitted per person, the applicant will be disqualified. The instructions for […]

New USCIS Policy: I-485 Employment-Based Interviews

September 22, 2017 - USCIS announced that effective October 1, 2017, they will require in-person interviews for employment-based (EB) applicants who filed Form I-485 applications for adjustment of status (AOS). Previously USCIS would adjudicate employment-based (EB) I-485 applications at the Service Centers without in-person interviews. Due to Immigration’s efforts to comply with Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation from […]

Understanding “First Appearance” in Divorce

September 18, 2017 - The filing of a Petition for Divorce triggers several deadlines and obligations. These deadlines and obligations are explained in the packet of service paperwork that the non-filing party will receive at the outset of litigation. One such obligation, applicable to all parents of minor children, is attendance at the First Appearance session. Parties are required […]

For Employers: Latest Revision of Form I-9 Required as of September 18, 2017

September 12, 2017 - USCIS released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. As of September 18, employers may only use this revised version (revision date of 07/17/17 N): https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-9-paper-version.pdf. Employers must continue following existing storage and retention rules for any previously completed Form I-9. Revisions to the Form I-9 instructions: USCIS changed the name of the […]

What Does A Court Consider In Modifying Or Renewing An Alimony Order?

September 11, 2017 - Alimony is governed by N.H. RSA 458:19. With a petition to the court and proper notice to the other party, a court may modify an alimony order. If there is an existing alimony order, then any request to renew alimony must be made within 5 years of the termination date. If there was no alimony […]

What To Do If Considering A Divorce Action

September 7, 2017 - Filing for divorce can be an overwhelming decision. Taking the initial steps to contact and consult with an attorney can be difficult and it may take you considerable time to take that first step. However, there are a number of things you should be doing while you are still in the decision making process. Protecting […]

Employers Affected By Change in New Hampshire Wage Law

August 31, 2017 - New Hampshire employers who have routinely paid employees on a bi-weekly basis may have been operating outside of state law and unaware that they were doing so. Prior to July 11, 2017, under a section of the New Hampshire wage law that not all employers understood, New Hampshire employers were required to pay employees within […]

A DUI Can Have Severe Consequences to Reentry to The U.S.

October 5, 2016 - The U.S. Dept. of State (DOS) issued criteria that requires consular officers to revoke nonimmigrant visas of individuals arrested for, or convicted of, driving under the influence (DUI). Following an arrest, law enforcement officials enter the individual’s fingerprints into an interagency database, which alerts the DOS and the DOS then cancels the visa – even […]

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