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
House passes “SSI extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act.”
It is currently our law that asylees and refugees may receive SSI disability for a period of seven years. If they do not become citizens
Is the new naturalization (cititzenship) exam easier than the old one?
On October 1, 2008, applicants for naturalization (citizenship) will have the option of taking the current English and civics tests or the new one, now
What to wear to a Social Security hearing?
What to wear to a hearing in front of a Social Security Administrative Law Judge? A blog entry on fashion? I always try to discuss
What am I liable for when signing an affidavit of support (Form I-864)?
I am often asked, “What am I liable for if I sign an affidavit of support?” It is a good question and it seems that
