Blogs
Andrea Miller to be speaking in Solano County via Zoom
This post is not about Social Security Disability Law but I wanted to highlight an upcoming talk by a phenomenal leader. During this past few
What is a “skill” for purposes of filling out Form I-944, “declaration of self sufficiency?”
There is a new form that is now required to be submitted with all adjustment of status applications filed in the United States. This form
“We Demand the Right to Vote” – 100 years since the 19th Amendment
The Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a free, public Zoom program “We Demand the Right to Vote” –
Can I get both disability and retirement at the same time?
A common question I receive from my clients who are at retirement age is whether they may receive Social Security Disability Insurance and Social Security
How to change your name in California, Part Two
I previously wrote an overview about how to change your name in California. I am now going to give you the specifics of how to
How to change your name in California, Part One
My immigration clients often end up with documents that have different names on them. They will have a passport with one name and a driver’s
Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On October 26, 2013, the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will be taking place at Harbor Plaza in Suisun. This is a fundraiser organized by the
How can a permanent resident collect SSI if he or she does not have 40 quarters of coverage on their own?
Sometimes it takes a question before I understand the answer. I recently was asked about whether or not a permanent resident could collect SSI when
Thoughts on applying for SSDI after the end of DOMA
“Are you married?” This is the question I asked today of my client when we were filling out her form for disability insurance benefits. In the
Social Security launches new site for mobile users but they do not answer their phone
I tend to be somewhat critical of the Social Security Administration but I give them credit when it is due. This time around, I am
Free workshop in Vallejo on navigating through the Social Security Disability Process
I will be giving a free workshop tomorrow, Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Global Center for Success in Vallejo on navigating through the Social
Difficulties the Social Security Administration will face in the next decade
Yesterday the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on Preliminary Observations on Key Management Challenges that Social Security will be facing over the next few
