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Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits and Veterans’ Disability benefits at the same time?
I recently received a call from a soldier formerly stationed at Travis Air Force Base wondering whether he could collect Veterans’ Disability benefits and Social
Report on California Disability Determination Services shows failure to properly adjudicate
On May 25, 2011, the Social Security Office of Inspector General published a report entitled., “Failure to Cooperate Denials and Initial claims Backlog at the
Can I receive Social Security benefits if I have been deported?
Recently one of my colleagues asked whether his client who had been deported (now called “removal”) could receive Social Security benefits. I thought this was
Four misconceptions about the Social Security Disability “system”
I would like to share some questions posed to me over time that highlight some misconceptions we all share about how the “system” works when
How much can I earn and keep my SSI?
At lesat once a week I receive an inquiry from someone wondering if they will lose their SSI if their SSI if they work a
Double check Social Security’s denial of benefits based on your immigration status
Don’t lose hope, at least initially, if Social Security tells you that they are denying you benefits because of your immigration status. I have seen
San Francisco will issue municipal identification cards to all residents regardless of immigration status
A San Francisco Superior court Judge ruled yesterday that the City of San Francisco may proceed with its plan to issue municipal identification cards to
Fraud in the H-1B process
A H-1B visa is a visa is a visa which permits a worker in a professional occupation to work for an employer in the United
Five tips to prepare for your green card interview
This post will give you some practical tips for preparing for your green card interview. This advice applies to people who are applying for a
Spouses and children of members of the U.S. Armed forces may complete naturalization abroad
On October 2, 2008, USCIS released fact sheets on the procedures for spouses and children of members of the U.S. Armed forces to apply for
Seminar on Internet Legal Research offered on Second Life
I’m an avid fan of the online virtual world Second Life®. Once in a while I will write a blog about something happening in Second
U.S. Attorney General Vacates Matter of A-T-
In a refreshing decision, on September 22, 2008, the U.S. Attorney General vacated the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) decision in Matter of A-T- ,
