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California Social Security ALJ approval rates are available online
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the newspaper, The Oregonian, has learned of the production and approval rates for all Social Security administrative law
Representative payees may no longer be required to appear at face-to-face interviews as part of Social Security’s investigation if they are previously known to the SSA
The Social Security Administration has recently amended its regulations regarding the investigation of representative payees. Representative payees are persons appointed by a recipient of Social
San Rafael Office of Disability Review and Adjudication will be closed on December 26, 2008.
The San Rafael hearing office, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (“ODAR”), will be closed on the day after Christmas, December 26, 2008. By Executive
How you can help your attorney win your Social Security Disability case
I know the topic of how to win your Social Security disability case has been written or blogged about before. I have looked at some
Veterans may now find it easier to get their providers to fill out Social Security forms
As first reported on the NOSSCR website (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives), the Department of Veterans Affairs recently released a directive which will
California monthly SSI payment amounts for 2008
I am often asked how much money will I get when I win my Social Security case and collect SSI. I will give you a
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- ,
