Blogs
Do you have the “Vibe?”
When I first heard about “VIBE,” I thought my colleague was joking. It turns out it is real and the word as used by Immigration
Only white Christians allowed – if 26 governors have it their way
According to an article in the New York Times today, governors in almost half of the states in the United States have told President Obama that
How do I bring my brother or sister permanently to the United States?
I am writing the second of a multi-part series of posts on how to bring family relatives to the United States permanently. The first post
What is the definition of a frivolous application for Political Asylum?
I recently had a prospective client in San Francisco ask me for the definition of a frivolous asylum application. As background, an individual may not
Immigration Blog Round-Up, week ending November 13, 2015
Every Friday I am going to include a round-up of blog posts from the past week related to immigration law. I hope to feature
Where the 2016 Presidential candidates stand on Immigration?
With so much rhetoric and posturing going on, it is difficult to know where the presidential candidates stand on anything. Fortunately, National Public Radio has
Romania is now included in the Visa Waiver Program
It is difficult for people from some countries to travel to the United States because they need to obtain a visa before traveling. Most Europeans
How to Get a Faster Social Security Disability Hearing
At the Law Office of Geri N. Kahn we have been helping clients get faster social security disability hearings for more than 30 years. Today
It is now easier to apply for SSI
It has been difficult in the past to apply for SSI because you had to call the field office or the 1-800 customer service number
Can I be found guilty of a false claim to U.S. citizenship when my statement was not made to an immigration official?
I am currently working on a case for a client who applied for a Social Security card claiming that he was a U.S. citizen.
Rally to End Title 42 Expulsions and Welcome Asylum Seekers With Dignity
There will be an Immigration Rally today at the federal building in San Francisco! Several immigrants’ rights groups together with Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
Five tips to prepare for your telephone disability hearing
I do many telephonic disability hearings with my clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. While it is better to appear in person, the Social
